John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture featuring His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto

When:
November 22, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
2017-11-22T19:30:00-05:00
2017-11-22T19:45:00-05:00
Where:
Centre of Excellence YH A100
2275 Bayview Ave
North York, ON M4N 3M6
Canada
Cost:
Free
Contact:
416-487-6704

His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto

Biography

Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Thomas Collins was ordained a priest in 1973.  He considered other paths, but was inspired by a high school English teacher who suggested he should consider the priesthood.

He earned undergraduate and master’s degrees in English, later pursuing theological training in Rome. Specializing in the Book of Revelation, he earned his licentiate in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Bible Institute and a doctorate in theology from Gregorian University.

He was named Bishop of St. Paul, Alberta in 1997 and Archbishop of Edmonton in 1999.  Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Collins as Archbishop of Toronto in December 2006.  On February 18, 2012, he was elevated to the College of Cardinals in Rome.  Cardinal Collins was one of 115 cardinal-electors to participate in the 2013 Conclave in Rome, where Pope Francis was elected to succeed Pope Benedict XVI.