@MeehanPeter

Historian, President/Vice Chancellor, St. Jerome’s University in the University of Waterloo

 Waterloo, Ontario
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Joined January 2016
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In conversation with Synod delegates Prof. Cathy Clifford and Bishop Alain Faubert at the Concerned Lay Catholics’ “Journey of Encounter - Pilgrims of Hope Embracing Synodality” Conference, hosted by St. Jerome’s University.
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With VPAD Carol Ann MacGregor and tonight’s featured speaker in St. Jerome’s Lectures in Catholic Experience, Homeboy Industries founder Gregory Boyle, SJ, visiting The Working Centre in downtown Kitchener
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Join us on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. for the next Lectures in Catholic Experience, featuring Canadian theologian Dr. Catherine Clifford for her talk, "From Vatican II to a Synodal Church." This is a free lecture, please register: heyor.ca/LovktE #StJeromesUniversity
Catherine Clifford smiling confidently with crossed arms, standing next to a wooden structure against a blurred, light-colored background. She are dressed in a dark blazer over a light pink collared shirt.

ALT Catherine Clifford smiling confidently with crossed arms, standing next to a wooden structure against a blurred, light-colored background. She are dressed in a dark blazer over a light pink collared shirt.

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Don't miss this opportunity of nominating for the 2025 alumni and community awards, open until March 31, 2025. For nomination criteria and award details, check out: heyor.ca/ehOGBO #StJeromesUniversity #NominateNow #CelebrateAchievements
Sister Marie Taylor is the last year's recipient of the Chancellor John. R. and Kay Sweeney Award. She is seated at a table, engaged in conversation. The background suggests a social gathering with blurred tables and chairs.

ALT Sister Marie Taylor is the last year's recipient of the Chancellor John. R. and Kay Sweeney Award. She is seated at a table, engaged in conversation. The background suggests a social gathering with blurred tables and chairs.

Rebecca Mancini, BA '08, is the last year's recipient of the Sr. Leon White, SSND, Early Alumni Excellence Award. She is smiling as she is wearing a black top with green foliage in the background illuminated by warm sunlight.

ALT Rebecca Mancini, BA '08, is the last year's recipient of the Sr. Leon White, SSND, Early Alumni Excellence Award. She is smiling as she is wearing a black top with green foliage in the background illuminated by warm sunlight.

Dr. Rosemarie Burton Spohn, BA '90, is the last year's recipient of the Fr. Norm Choate, C.R., Distinguished Alumni Achievement award. She smiles directly at the camera while wearing a black top and a statement silver necklace. The background is white, emphasizing her cheerful expression.

ALT Dr. Rosemarie Burton Spohn, BA '90, is the last year's recipient of the Fr. Norm Choate, C.R., Distinguished Alumni Achievement award. She smiles directly at the camera while wearing a black top and a statement silver necklace. The background is white, emphasizing her cheerful expression.

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The Canadian International Council and St. Jerome's University's History Department are hosting a free event on February 10th at 6:30 p.m. with John Ibbitson in the Academic Centre, Room 2003. #StJeromesUniversity #JohnIbbitson #CanadianInternationalCouncil
John Ibbitson wearing a suit and tie, standing against a plain white background. He has short, graying hair and a serious expression.

ALT John Ibbitson wearing a suit and tie, standing against a plain white background. He has short, graying hair and a serious expression.

Cover of the book "The Duel" by John Ibbitson, featuring two men in formal attire. The title is prominently displayed at the top, with a subtitle that reads "Diefenbaker, Pearson, and the Making of Modern Canada." The author's name appears at the bottom. The image has a monochromatic color scheme with gold accents.

ALT Cover of the book "The Duel" by John Ibbitson, featuring two men in formal attire. The title is prominently displayed at the top, with a subtitle that reads "Diefenbaker, Pearson, and the Making of Modern Canada." The author's name appears at the bottom. The image has a monochromatic color scheme with gold accents.

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With Retreat Leader Greg Kennedy and the first cohort of St. Jerome’s Certificate in Catholic Leadership students at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario
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Dr. Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University, and our featured speaker for tonight’s Lecture in Catholic Experience (“ A Muslim Theologian Teaching at a Catholic University“), signing our Jubilee Door of Hope at St. Jerome’s University
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In honour of Remembrance Day our Library team, has created the following displays to pay tribute to those that made the ultimate sacrifice. #StJeromesUniversity #StJeromesUniversity #RemembranceDay
A display case featuring various historical artifacts. Inside, there are black-and-white photographs, a framed portrait of a woman in military attire, and informational brochures related to a historical event or organization. The case is decorated with poppy flowers and surrounded by additional memorabilia on the surrounding walls.

ALT A display case featuring various historical artifacts. Inside, there are black-and-white photographs, a framed portrait of a woman in military attire, and informational brochures related to a historical event or organization. The case is decorated with poppy flowers and surrounded by additional memorabilia on the surrounding walls.

A display case featuring military memorabilia. It includes photographs of a soldier, framed documents, and historical papers, surrounded by red roses. The bottom section contains books and other artifacts, while a small British flag is partially visible at the base.

ALT A display case featuring military memorabilia. It includes photographs of a soldier, framed documents, and historical papers, surrounded by red roses. The bottom section contains books and other artifacts, while a small British flag is partially visible at the base.

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Today St. Jerome’s was honoured to welcome retired Supreme Court Justice Frank Iacobucci, who spoke to our Legal Studies students on “Canada and Indigenous People: Towards a Better Relationship.”
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Meet the Synod delegates: Sometimes data is sorely needed at the Synod. And the other day, Catherine Clifford, an esteemed Catholic theologian, provided just that. (I can share this because she later shared it at a press conference.) The Synod is a time of open discussion, conversation, and discernment. But sometimes it can be rather subjective. Many people—including myself—offer their own admittedly valuable but sometime subjective and personal perspectives, but hard data can go missing. That’s why it was so refreshing that Professor Clifford noted that since the Second Vatican Council, at least 2/3 of all dioceses around the world have never held a diocesan synod. That’s a shocking statistic if you think about how much Vatican II and Paul VI and later popes recommended the synodal path to the entire church. I was so grateful for that bit of data, which, from the response in the room, clearly surprised people. But that’s how Catherine Clifford has been since the beginning of the Synod: she’s a learned, thoughtful, and articulate theologian whose interventions and comments are always, always, spot on. That’s probably not surprising if you know that she is professor of systematic and historical theology and founding director of the Center for Research on Vatican II and 21st Century Catholicism at Saint Paul University, in Ottawa. The perfect academic background for a theologian at the Synod. It’s so important to have not only good Catholic theologians here, but good Catholic women theologians. I can’t think of a better person to have been elected to the Synod and I’m so happy she’s here. So are we all. Please keep Professor Clifford and all the delegates in your prayers. #Synodfriends @Synod_va
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Congratulations to Dr. Rosemarie Burton Spohn (BA '90) as this year's recipient of the Fr. Norm Choate, C.R., Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award to be presented at this year's Feast of St. Jerome. #StJeromesUniversity #FeastofStJerome #AlumniExcellence #CommunityLeadership
Dr. Rosemarie Burton Spohn (BA '90) smiling with curly gray hair wearing a statement necklace, text below indicates award recognition related to alumni achievement.

ALT Dr. Rosemarie Burton Spohn (BA '90) smiling with curly gray hair wearing a statement necklace, text below indicates award recognition related to alumni achievement.

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Congratulations to Sister Marie Taylor as this year's recipient of the John R. and Kay Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership. Sister Marie is also the keynote speaker at the Feast of St. Jerome on October 5th. #StJeromesUniversity #CommunityLeadership
Sister Marie Taylor with gray hair, glasses, and a joyful expression at an event to receive the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership, named Sister Marie Taylor.

ALT Sister Marie Taylor with gray hair, glasses, and a joyful expression at an event to receive the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership, named Sister Marie Taylor.

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Co-Directors Galen Watts, Sarah Wilkens Laflamme and Carol Ann MacGregor at today’s launch of the Institute for Religion, Culture and Societal Futures at St. Jerome’s University, University of Waterloo
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University of Waterloo Sociologist Galen Watts discusses the decline of institutional religion and the rise of spirituality in tonight’s Lecture in Catholic Experience at St. Jerome’s University
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Welcome back to St. Jerome’s University President-Emeritus, Dr. Michael Higgins, our first speaker in the 2024-25 SJU Lectures in Catholic Experience.
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Today, we commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Let us listen to their voices, honor their cultures, and support their rights. #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Alt text: "Graphic with dark green background announcing International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples at St. Jerome's University, federated with the University of Waterloo."

ALT Alt text: "Graphic with dark green background announcing International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples at St. Jerome's University, federated with the University of Waterloo."

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The Diocese of Hamilton extends our prayers and wishes for a blessed 75th birthday to our very own @Bishop_Crosby! Ad multos annos! Bishop Crosby remarks: "As I pray in thanksgiving, all will be remembered! Thank you for your many kindnesses. You have blessed me richly!"
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Thanks to everyone from St. Jerome’s who served this week at St. John’s Kitchen or Tiny Home Take Out as part of our Community Day activities!
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