Brag Fall 2021

Jerusalem was a city obsessed with
religion but tainted with intolerance
and hatred and no faith tradition
was innocent. Bus bombings were
regular occurrences. But I also
became aware of the profound
injustices that fueled such violence.
This Jerusalem sojourn changed
the way I read, interpret, teach, and
preach Scripture.
I have returned several times over
the years to teach courses and
lead groups. In 1997, a ‘chance’
encounter with Archbishop Terry
Prendergast led to a job at Regis
College, part of the Toronto School
of Theology. I intended to move
on after a couple of years, but the
‘couple’ became almost 25. During
that time, I became a Canadian
citizen.
My responsibilities were varied: In
addition to teaching, I served a fiveyear
term as Dean of the college
and was Director of the Manresa
Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre in
Pickering for five years.
My New Testament specialties are
the Pauline letters and the Gospel of
John. My particular interests focus on
religious violence and the fostering
of interpretations of Scripture that are
healthy and life-giving.
I emphasize the application of
Scripture to everyday life and the
problems facing our world. It took
many years to travel from Honolulu to
Regina, with many stops in between.
Each stop has presented challenges,
blessings, and opportunities for
intellectual and spiritual growth.
Regina and Campion College will
not disappoint.
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