2021 A Virtual Celebration of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 May 8, 2021 - Atlantic School of Theology
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CONVOCATION
2021
A Virtual Celebration of the
Classes of 2020 and 2021
May 8, 2021Convocation 2021
Order of Convocation
Prelude
“Concerto for Two Trumpets, 1st Movement: Allegro”
Francesco Manfredini
Invocation
The Rev. Canon Neale Bennet
President, Atlantic School of Theology
Welcome and Acknowledgement of the Territory
Dr. Michael Foster
Chair of the Board of Governors
Hymn
“Praise to the Lord the Almighty”
Joachim Neander
2Scripture Readings
Isaiah 40:28-31
Read by Julian Summers
Psalm 118:1-9
Sung by Darrell James
1 Corinthians 1:4-9
Read by The Rev. Gail Fricker
3Gospel Reading
Gospel Acclamation
“Celtic Alleluia”
Fintan O’Carroll/Christopher Walker
John 15:1-17
Read by Cynthia O’Connell
Prayers of Community
April Hart
Musical Offering
“Adagio in G Minor”
William Walond
4Recognition of Associates of
Atlantic School of Theology
Dr. Mary-Liz Grisé
Brenda Munro
Conferral of Degrees, Diplomas, and
Certificates
The Rev. Canon Neale Bennet, President
The Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell, Academic Dean
Citation of the Honorary Degree of
Doctor of Divinity
Dr. Alyda Faber
5Convocation Address
Dr. David Suzuki
Hymn
“Canticle of the Turning”
Rory Cooney
Valedictory Addresses
The Rev. Douglas Beck, Class of 2020
Andrew Gilliland, Class of 2021
Remarks
The Rev. Canon Neale Bennet
President, Atlantic School of Theology
6Hymn
“Go to the World”
Sylvia Dunstan
Benediction
The Rev. Dr. Susan Willhauck
Postlude
“Concerto for Two Trumpets, 3rd Movement: Allegro”
Francesco Manfredini
7Acknowledgements
AST is grateful to all who contributed to our Convocation
service and video. Special thanks to Musicians: Kevin Parks,
organ, Bob Nicholson, trombone, Shaw Nicholson, trumpet,
Richard Simoneau, trumpet, Dana Lynn Farrell, soprano,
Ameilia Parks, alto and french horn, John Lindsay-Botten, tenor,
Christopher Wilson, bass, and James McDonald, Videographer.
A special thanks to family, friends, field supervisors, alumni,
and all who supported AST’s graduates throughout their
journey of learning.
8Graduates 2020
Diploma in the New Evangelization
Martha Patricia Orellana Carrera Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Nanette Elizabeth Crowell Halifax, Nova Scotia
Graziella D. Grbac Halifax, Nova Scotia
Karen T. LeBlanc Halifax, Nova Scotia
James B. Melanson Meteghan, Nova Scotia
Catherine Margaret Petrie Shad Bay, Nova Scotia
Deborah Marie Power Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Diploma in Theological Studies
Sharon L. Arbeau Kingston, New Brunswick
Joann Evelyn Chapman Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Trudy Anne Warren Colpitts Moncton, New Brunswick
Pamela Allison Larivee Lake Echo, Nova Scotia
Ashley Olive Slauenwhite Western Shore, Nova Scotia
Dawn Heather Upham Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
Phillip William Cooper Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Karan Ann Manuel Windsor Road, Nova Scotia
Christopher Filip Swiatoniowski Bedford, Nova Scotia
9Graduates 2020
Master of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies)
April Elizabeth Hart Guysborough County, Nova Scotia
Catherine Marie Targett Halifax, Nova Scotia
Master of Divinity
Douglas Alan Beck North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Shirley J. Cole Kensington, Prince Edward Island
Rebekah Jane Duncan Orillia, Ontario
Gail Annette Fricker Stratford, Ontario
Richard Edward Gunn Halifax, Nova Scotia
April Elizabeth Hart Guysborough County, Nova Scotia
Janet Mary McCormick Burlington, Ontario
Alison C. Miculan Caistor Centre, Ontario
Amadeus William Kael Pyralis Selkirk, Ontario
Christopher Filip Swiatoniowski Bedford, Nova Scotia
Joyce Ann Van Eyk Sudbury, Ontario
Gavin Scott Williams Kitchener, Ontario
10Graduates 2021
Diploma in the New Evangelization
Katie B. Andrews Windsor, Nova Scotia
Mark Dennis Carew Fall River, Nova Scotia
Roberta Courtney Fall River, Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Mary Galsworthy Halifax, Nova Scotia
Andrew Joesph Hachey Bedford, Nova Scotia
Shannon M. McDonald Fall River, Nova Scotia
Bruce R. Muise Springhaven, Nova Scotia
Donna R M Reindorf Lake Echo, Nova Scotia
Diploma in Theological Studies
Mary E. Banks Halifax, Nova Scotia
David J. Bourque Halifax, Nova Scotia
Angela Renée Dawe St. John’s, Newfoundland
Darrell Edwin James Moncton, New Brunswick
Rosalind J. MacDonald Grand Bend, Ontario
Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
Marie-Claude Chiasson Halifax, Nova Scotia
11Graduates 2021
Master of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies)
James Keith Nisbet Gale Oromocto, New Brunswick
Haider Abbas Hussain Al-Hussain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nicole A. Snook Halifax, Nova Scotia
Master of Divinity
Andrew Joseph Gilliland Hamilton, Ontario
Matthew J H Heesing Okotoks, Alberta
Arla Jane Johnson Halifax, Nova Scotia
Susan Irene McIlveen Woodstock, Ontario
Cynthia L O’Connell Toronto, Ontario
Emma Kathleen Seamone Wallace, Nova Scotia
Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa)
David Suzuki Vancouver, British Columbia
12Biographies
Dr. David Suzuki
DOCTOR OF DIVINITY,
HONORIS CAUSA
Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist,
broadcaster, author, and co-founder
of the David Suzuki Foundation. He
is Companion to the Order of
Canada and a recipient of
UNESCO’s Kalinga Prize for science,
the United Nations Environment
Program medal, the 2012 Inamori
Ethics Prize, the 2009 Right
Livelihood Award, and UNEP’s
Global 500. Dr. Suzuki is Professor
Emeritus at the University of British
Columbia in Vancouver and holds
29 honorary degrees from
universities around the world. He is
familiar to television audiences as
host of the CBC science and natural
history television series The Nature
of Things, and to radio audiences as the original host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and
Quarks, as well as the acclaimed series It’s a Matter of Survival and From Naked
Ape to Superspecies. In 1990 he co-founded, with Dr. Tara Cullis, The David
Suzuki Foundation to “collaborate with Canadians from all walks of life including
government and business, to conserve our environment and find solutions that
will create a sustainable Canada through science-based research, education and
policy work.” His written work includes more than 55 books, 19 of them for chil-
dren. Dr. Suzuki lives with his wife and family in Vancouver, B.C.
Read more here: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/david/
13Biographies
Archbishop Emeritus Anthony Mancini
ASSOCIATE OF
ATLANTIC SCHOOL
OF THEOLOGY
Archbishop Mancini, born in Italy in
1945, arrived in Canada with his parents
at Pier 21 in 1948 and was raised in
Montreal. He was ordained priest in
1970 and ordained Titular Bishop of
Natchitoches and Auxiliary Bishop
of Montreal on March 25, 1999. He
was installed as Archbishop of Halifax
on November 29, 2007 at St. Mary’s
Cathedral Basilica and appointed
Apostolic Administrator of Yarmouth.
With the establishment of the new
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth on
8 December 2011, he was appointed
the first Archbishop of the new
Archdiocese. He retired in November
2020.
Archbishop Mancini holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo –
Resurrection College, a Licentiate in Theology from l’Université de Montréal,
and a Masters in Religious Studies from McGill University. He studied Ecumenical
Theology at the University of Geneva and completed his Ph. D. in Pastoral Theology
at l’Université de Montréal.
As a priest, he served as Assistant Director for the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism,
Chaplain and Lecturer at Marianopolis College, and a member of the Coordinating
Team for the 1984 papal visit of Pope Saint John Paul II.
As a member of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), he served
on a number of National Commissions as well as Co-Treasurer of the CCCB from
2013 to 2017.
14Biographies
Nancy LeBlanc
ASSOCIATE OF
ATLANTIC SCHOOL
OF THEOLOGY
Nancy married her high school
sweetheart, Raymond, in 1984 and
together they have raised two children,
Ariane and Eric. Her career began
early at age 16, where she learned
the value of teamwork working at
the local MacDonald’s. Graduating
in 1980 with a joint Accounting and
Business Diploma, Nancy went on
to positions in Mall Management/
Promotion with Champlain Place/
Tritor Developments, as a Paralegal
with Tyerman and Egan Law Offices,
and as the Executive Assistant to the
President and Corporate Secretary of
Atlantic Trust Company of Canada/
Prenor Trust.
Beginning at AST as the Secretary to the Business and Fundraising Managers,
Nancy retired as Accounts Officer in her 25th year. Volunteering for the United
Way, the Canadian Cancer Society and AST over the years, she also represented
staff on the Pension and Occupational Health and Safety Committees. Having
previously worked in the fields of consumerism, law, and banking, Nancy feels
she finally made a difference in the world through the good works of AST grads.
Favourite memories are a student revealing that they all called her “Auntie Nancy”,
drinking Janet Templeton’s famous hot chocolate while watching tobogganers
sailing down the back hill on cafeteria trays, and singing carols with everyone at
the AST Christmas party, which always set the tone for the wonderful Christmas
Break to follow. Nancy keeps busy now with gardening, painting and
rock-hounding and still loves to whistle.
15Student Prizes and Awards
The Drs. Suk and Shu H. Yoon Entrance Scholarship
(2019-2020) Lynda Airriess, Emmanuel Howard, Hewitt Holmes,
Christopher Walker
(2020-2021) Anne Ellis, Holly Hagerman, Benjamin Kinsey,
Sarah Knight, Katherine Logan, Jane Magrath, Patricia Power,
Olena Tumanova
The J. Elliot Hudson Memorial Entrance Scholarship
(2019-2020) Tamsin Robson
(2020-2021) Angela Clifton
The Jean Munro and Fred W. Gordon Entrance Scholarship
(2019-2020) Brian Curtis, Bonnie Langille, Norma Mills
(2020-2021) Stephen Fram, Robert Hanf, Olena Tumanova
The Northern Lights Scholarship
(2020-2021) Jessica Crabtree
Nova Scotia Graduate Research Scholarship
(2019-2020) Jeff Baggaley, Emmanuel Howard
The Andrew Eisenhauer In-Course Scholarship
(2019-2020) Douglas Beck
(2020-2021) Robert Paddock
16Student Prizes and Awards
The ASTIAA Award
Awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated service to the AST
community with creativity, passion, and dedication.
(2020) April Hart
(2021) Andrew Gilliland
The Johnson Insurance Award
Awarded to a graduate or graduates who have contributed greatly to
the life of the AST community in areas such as worship, committee work,
personal relations, extra-curricular involvement, and community building.
(2020) Gail Fricker and Christopher Swiatoniowski
(2021) Cynthia O’Connell
The Allan R. Wayte Music and Liturgy Award
Awarded to a student or students of any year who have demonstrated
an interest in the integration of music and liturgy with their study of theology
and preparation for ministry.
(2020) Richard Gunn
(2021) Tamsin Robson
The Sisters of Saint Martha Prize
Awarded to a Roman Catholic graduate who has demonstrated academic
excellence and a spirit of hospitality in keeping with the charism of the
Sisters of Saint Martha.
(2020) Martha Carrera
(2021) Nicole Snook
17Student Prizes and Awards
The Marian Hepditch-Littlepage Prize
Awarded to a female graduate actively involved in her parish’s ministry.
(2020) Catherine Petrie
(2021) Donna Reindorf
The Barbara Rumscheidt Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated integration of a significant
contribution to social justice and/or human rights with their program of
study.
(2020) Rhonda Schofield
(2021) Emma Seamone
The AST Faculty Association Awards
Awarded to the graduates with the highest overall academic standing
in each of the MDiv and MA programs.
(2020 MDiv) Gail Fricker
(2021 MDiv) Matthew Heesing
(2021 MA) Keith Gale
The Honourable Mayann E. Francis Faith in Action Award
Awarded to individuals who have maintained a devotion to public service
that has resulted in significant long-term benefits for our communities.
To be awarded
18Atlantic School of Theology
The story of Atlantic School of Theology is a story of community and collaboration: a vision of
a new university where students are prepared to meet the theological and ethical challenges
of today’s world.
AST began with three theology schools - University of King’s College divinity faculty
(Anglican Church of Canada), Holy Heart Theological Seminary (The Roman Catholic Episcopal
Corporation of Halifax) and Pine Hill Divinity Hall (United Church of Canada). For many years
they had been distinct, but by the late 1960s, students were sharing both classes and faculty,
and representatives of these denominations were inspired to build on this
collaboration.
In March 1971, the three schools’ representatives signed Articles of Agreement to create one
ecumenical theological school. This would be the first time in Canada that three denominations
had come together for such an institution. That fall, Atlantic School of Theology welcomed
its first students.
Nearly five decades later, AST is one of only two fully ecumenical universities in the world. AST
has a faculty and programs that encourage excellence in educational achievement and shape
community leaders who draw on their theological and ethical knowledge and skills to help
build a better world. Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States
and Canada, AST offers a Master of Divinity degree, a Graduate Certificate in Theological
Studies, and (in partnership with Saint Mary’s University) a Master of Arts (Theology and
Religious Studies) degree. Among our non-degree offerings are a Certificate in Theological
Studies, a Diploma in Missional Leadership, a Diploma in the New Evangelization, and many
Continuing Education programs. There is a wide range of online and on campus learning
opportunities. Programming for our new Leadership Learning initiative was launched in 2020
to expand AST’s mission to shape faithful and effective leaders. The initiative boasts a broad
range of timely and innovative programs for leaders in business, the community and the
church who wish to gain more self-awareness and take tangible action to create a more inclusive,
just and compassionate world. To date, offerings have included an online leaders’ series, the
Black Women in Leadership forum, one-time educational sessions and an online event featuring
Belarus democratic leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who personifies values-based leadership
and is making significant positive change in our world. We are excited by the potential of this
initiative, which is gaining traction and recognition regionally, nationally and internationally.
The story of AST is a story of committed, faithful, transformative service to the church, the
communities served by our graduates, and the wider world. On our campus beside the
shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean and through internet based learning, AST’s leaders of today
and tomorrow continue to gain the knowledge and skills they need to change and influence
our world for the better.
To learn more about our programs and courses, or to schedule a visit, please visit
us online at www.astheology.ns.ca or call us at 902-430-7580.
19University Colours
Atlantic School of Theology’s colours represent
the three theology schools that came together and
established AST in 1971:
Royal Blue from the University of King’s College
(Anglican Church of Canada)
White from Holy Heart Seminary
(Roman Catholic)
Burgundy from Pine Hill Divinity Hall
(United Church of Canada)
Congratulations to the
Classes of 2020 & 2021!
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