What we are all about
We are a multi-faith organization reflecting the multi-ethnic/multi-faith complexion of the University of Toronto. We help make the connections between an intellectual understanding of spirituality and living the reality of faith. We are there at critical moments to facilitate rites of passage -- weddings, funerals, memorial services.We offer counselling from a holistic perspective.
We are not bound by being part of the academic reporting system of the university.
We are committed to helping people (students, staff and faculty) grow to wholeness through a search for meaning in life, an exploration of spiritualities and an examination of moral and ethical issues.
Campus Chaplain Association contacts
Campus Chaplain's office hours
Four good reasons ... to include the Campus Chaplains in your U of T experience:
Survive and Thrive at U of T: The demands on students, faculty and staff at U of T are exciting and enormous. Course workloads reflect the increasing complexity of our culture. Funding cut-backs now require expanded job expectations. We need the caring support of one another, the pastoral care of trained counsellors and opportunities for prayer and meditation. The Campus Chaplains are here to care for you. Call on us.
Justice and Ethics: How can a deeper understanding of the great religious moral imperatives e.g. Love your neighbour, Car for the Earth) contribute to creating a more just and compassionate society? Each of our religious groups has a wealth of tradition and literature to study and savour, offering inspiration to act ethically and wisely. Join us in reflection and action.
Worship - Communal Awe and Thanksgiving: Who are we in the universe? Where have I come from? Where am I going? How do I account for the good/bad in my life? These are not problems to be solved but mysteries with which we all live. In the community gathered we can inspire and support each other to live graciously -- even without all the answers. You are welcome to join as we gather to worship.
Pluralism: Easy day we come into contact with people of different belief systems and different cultural backgrounds. Each of the CCA's religious groups is searching for new ways to live peacefully with its neighbours. You are invited to join us in exploring this challenge and opportunity for our society.
Call the Chaplains: Feel free to call or e-mail us whenever you have questions or want to connect.
To find community on campus
For counselling
For events information (retreats, religious celebrations, forums on critical issues)
For interest and discussion groups (regular groups meet throughout the year)
For worship opportunities on campus (many groups hold regular worship services)
The Campus Chaplains are
Anglican - Trinity College
Reverend Andrea Budgey
Telephone: 416-978-3288
chaplain@trinity.utoronto.ca
http://www.trinity.utoronto.ca/chaplaincy
Baptist
Greg Alexander
greg.t.alexander@gmail.com
Buddhist (Indo-Tibetan/Vajrayana Tradition)
Marco Mascarin
416-537-0928
marco.mascarin@utoronto.ca
Buddhist (Theravada Tradition)
Rev. Bhante Saranapala
Telephone: 905-274-7421
bsaranapala@utoronto.ca
http://www.westendbuddhist.com
Campus for Christ (Interdenominational)
Archie Kenyon
Campus for Christ
archie.kenyon@c4c.ca
torontoc4c.com
Catholic (Eastern)
Eastern Catholic
Rev. Gene Morishita-Miki
416 461-7991
morishita-miki@sympatico.ca
Catholic (Roman)
Newman Centre
Father Michael Machacek
416 979-2468
fr.michael@newmantoronto.com
http://www.newmantoronto.com
Josh Canning, Director of Chaplain Services
416-979-2468 ext. 222
chaplaincy@newmantoronto.com
St. Michael's College
Marilyn Elphick, RN, M.Div.
(416) 926-7278
marilyn.elphick@utoronto.ca
Christian Reformed/ Graduate Christian Fellowship
Rev. Geoff Wichert
Email: geoff.wichert@utoronto.ca
Ecumenical Chaplaincy - Presbyterian and United Church
Rev. Ralph Carl Wushke, Th. M.
416- 978-2785
ecumenical.chaplain@utoronto.ca
http://www.utoronto.ca/ecumenicalchaplaincy
Michele Rae Rizoli
student.minister@utoronto.ca
416-978-2785
Humanist
Mary Beaty BEd MLS
416-951-9980
mary.beaty@utoronto.ca
Gail McCabe Phd RSSW
Telephone: 905-220-9072
gail.mccabe@utoronto.ca
http://www.uthumanist.com
Hindu Campus Ministry/Hindu Dharma Mission (Canada)
Pandit Suraj Persad
416-530-1899
suraj.persad@utoronto.ca
http://www.hinduchaplaincy.com
Hindu - Vedanta Society
Swami Kripamyanananda
416- 240-7262
society@vedantatoronto.ca
http://www.vedantatoronto.ca
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
Tony Lai International Student Ministry
(St. George)
Telephone: 416-406-5619
ismchaplain@gmail.com
Allison Taylor (St. George)
647-831-2554
ataylor@ivcf.ca
JainRaj Patil
905-792-8655
drpatil@hotmail.com
Jewish Chabad House
Rabbi Yishaya Rose
647-722-3188
rabbi@UTjews.com
www.UTjews.com
Shira Rose
shira@UTjews.com
www.UTjews.com
Jewish/Hillel - Wolfond Centre for Jewish Campus Life
Zac Kaye
416- 913-2424
zac.kaye@hilleltoronto.org
http://www.hilleltoronto.org
Rabbi Aaron Katchen
Telephone: 416-913-2445
aaron.katchen@utoronto.ca
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Sherry Coman
Telephone: 416-838-4011
Email: scoman@lutheransconnect.com
Web: http://lutheransconnect.com
Muslim
Iman Abdul Hai Patel
Telephone: 416-282-4342
Email: AFSAZ@rogers.com
http://uoftmsa.com/
Native - First Nations House
Elder Andrew Wesley
Telephone: 416-978-8227
Email: fnh.info@utoronto.ca
Orthodox Christian
Father Nicholas Young
Telephone: 647-428-6987
http://www.stnicholasofmyra.com
Pagan (Celtic and Reconstructionist Traditions)
Brian Walsh, BA, MPhil, ACPC
Telephone: 416-657-2220
Email: brianwalsh@newtara.org
http://www.newtara.org
Pagan (Wiccan)
Catherine Star, High Priestess
Telephone: 416-230-7769
Email: catherine.starr@utoronto.ca
Sikh Dharma
Guru Fatha Singh Khalsa
Telephone: 416-888-8535
Email: gurufathasingh@gmail.com
http://www.gurufathasingh.com
Unitarian Universalist
Rev. Jeffrey Brown
Telephone: 905-278-5622 or 416-599-6528
Email: jeffrey.brown@utoronto.ca
http://www.firstunitariantoronto.org/campus
