David Sylvester

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we share some of the groundbreaking research Prof. Mark McGowan has led on how local indigenous communities helped with funding relief during the Irish famine. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/kindred-s… #OrangeShirtDay

Join us tomorrow for the 2024 Christianity and the Arts Lecture presented by Tomson Highway, best-selling author, playwright, musician and director. stmikes.utoronto.ca/event/the-2024…

In partnership with @EmmanuelColleg2, the upcoming Alway Symposium “Bridges and Boundaries: Religious Diversities in the Twenty-First Century Classroom” will explore the intricacies of interfaith pedagogy. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/insightou…

The deadline to submit proposals for the upcoming Alway Symposium on interreligious teaching and learning has been extended to Oct. 7. stmikes.utoronto.ca/community/spir…

In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors of Canada's residential school system, reflect on its lasting impact on Indigenous communities and recommit to reconciliation. #TruthAndReconciliationDay #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay

Regis College Windows on Theology, Fall 2024: Science, Climate Change, and Theology: A Dialogue (led by professors and subject experts from @RSM_Theology, @UofT, and @AAAS), begins 1 October. For more information, visit regiscollege.ca/academics/wind…

Join Dr. Michael W. Higgins, Distinguished Basilian Fellow in Contemporary Catholic Thought @uStMikes, for a special lecture on ‘The Consolation of Synodality’ on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, visit stmikes.utoronto.ca/event/the-cons….

“Interfaith in the City” takes students on a journey of faith As a part of Regis St. Michael’s summer experiential learning program, this course exposed students this summer to Toronto’s rich religious diversity: tinyurl.com/34553f6p

Is there a better way to spend an afternoon than touring the rare book and manuscripts collections of the Thomas @Fisher_Library ?! Thank you David Fernandez, Loryl Macdonald and Chief Librarian Larry Alford @uoftlibraries for the VIP tour. I am still breathless.

Regis College Windows on Theology, Fall 2024: Understanding Sacred Spaces, led by Roberto Chiotti, Founding Principal of Larkin Architects, begins 25 September. For more information and registration, visit regiscollege.ca/academics/wind…

@EamonnMcKee Thank you Eamonn. Thank you Mary. Safe home, for now.

@ProfLRoach @uStMikes Come to St. Mike’s Sept. 17th and get a signed copy, Professor Roach ;-). Hope all is well in Dublin and Exeter.

@ustmikesPres @uStMikes Looks great! I'll have to pick up a copy.

Looking forward to hosting the Toronto book launch for this important monograph on Pope Francis, authored by our colleague, Professor Michael W. Higgins, the Basilian Distinguished Fellow of Contemporary Catholic Thought here @uStMikes 🇨🇦

@IrlAmbCanada Thank you Mary and @EamonnMcKee From your many friends and colleagues @uStMikes Safe home.

In every diplomat’s life, this day comes! The fifth such day in my career: Washington, New York, Seoul, Tel Aviv and today Ottawa. The best things you take in your head and your heart ❤️ Canada 🇨🇦

@uStMikes Orientation Coordinators Lucia Chen & Sariha Dewan share their plans to welcome new students to campus during Orientation Week. (Aug.26-30) #SMCorientation #uoftorientation stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/insightou…

Time to award a Gold Medal 🥇 to @Devin_Heroux for his outstanding work in Paris! @CBCOlympics @Olympics

The oak trees along Elmsley were planted in 1988 when Fr. James McConica, CSB was President. Having studied @UniofOxford, he tried to recreate the collegial feeling of the English campus .@uStMikes. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/the-histo…

If you're looking to beat the heat, the shade from the oak trees along Elmsley is great option. Learn more about the history of our #OasisInTheCity -- and share your thoughts about future improvements. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/the-histo…

👏Congratulations to Prof. Mark McGowan,👏 one of the International Co-Leads on “Historic Houses and Global Crossroads." The project has received a major research grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council of the United Kingdom for 2025-2027. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/prof-mark…

@Devin_Heroux Arva, Ontario. Go Summer!

SUMMER TIME IN PARIS Hello again sports fans. The forecast calls for Summer with high probability of gold. The women’s 400m individual medley starts the evening featuring world record holder Canadian Summer McIntosh. ROLLLLL CALLLL — where are you watching from?