By Laura Hughes (Université

d’Ottawa)

CCCM is alive and well in

French! All the efforts made

over the last few years have

allowed us to get to know each

other better and to call on each

other for advice, support, ideas,

or just for professional decom-

pression. All throughout the

network, our Catholic Students

Associations are taking root

and growing. New and innova-

tive projects are sprouting,

whether they’re artistic, liturgical,

social or spiritual in nature. This

year’s participation of Franco-

phone students and campuses in

Catholic Students Week was par-

ticularly impressive. We’re all

thrilled! So it seems that this

burst of life calls us to ask a

question: how do we, as an asso-

ciation, continue to encourage

and facilitate the participation of

our francophone students in our

regional and national events? It’s

time to think together and join

forces for a more integrated cam-

pus ministry experience!

M a y 2 0 1 5

C C C M B o a r d

Most Rev. Daniel

Miehm

Sr. Susan Kidd, CND

Marilyn Elphik

Martha Fauteux

Chrisandra Skipper

Nancy Quan

Laura Hughes

CCSA Western Regional

Conference

October 16-18, 2015

CCSA Central Regional

Conference

October 23-25, 2015

CCSA Atlantic Regional

Conference

October 30-November 1, 2015

Global Connections Weekend

Proclaiming Justice with

Integrity

January 29 - 31, 2016

Catholic Students Week

January 31 - February 7, 2016

CCCM Conference

May 26-29, 2015

C C C M & C C S A

I m p o r t a n t D a t e s

Annual Report

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A Year of Re-Imagining and

Re-Visioning at CCCM By: Susan Kidd, CND, (UPEI)

Chair, CCCM Board

Oh what a difference a year

makes? Many are aware the

CCCM Board opted to not hire a

new national coordinator last fall

and to engage in a strategic

planning process. We felt it was

better to get a better grasp of

our espoused values and then

hire a coordinator to help us

attain and sustain them. Phew

… the board knew it meant each

one had to re-commit time and

energy to the organization with-

out the presence of a coordina-

tor. And the rest of the life of

our national organization rolled

along. Our Annual Report 2014-

2015 offers a glimpse into all

that has made up this academic

year.

We consulted a lawyer whose

expertise is charity law to be

sure we were in alignment with

the new not-for-profit laws with

Canada Revenue Agency. Fear

not! All is well with CCCM and

CRA. Still on the to-do list (soon

to be a ta-da list) is updating our

by-laws.

Conference 2014 Ministry in

Higher Education: The Context,

the Mission, the Vision was

hosted by our colleague at Ryer-

son University, Oriana Ber-

tucci. With the help of the

archdiocesan campus

minsters and the central

office, the conference was

one of the biggest to date.

44 delegates actively par-

ticipated in conferences offered

by Gertrude Rompre, Mary Jo

Leddy and Pierre-Oliver Tremblay

OMI.

The 2014 conference and AGM

set the path for this year: Re-

Vision, Re-Imagine, Re-Create

Campus Ministers Dream the

Future. And there can be no

better place than Prince Edward

Island, under the watchful eye of

our dear Anne of Green Gables

to make this happen.

Happy Reading!

Life at CCCM … in French

Laura Hughes,

Francophone Representative,

P a g e 2

“CCCM exists

to bring the

Gospel of Christ

to the

academic

world ...”

Sabrina di Matteo

Terrel Joseph

Mission Statement

2014-2015 Members Atlantic

Fr. Andrew Gillies and Muffy McIntyre

St. Francis Xavier University

Fr. Don Savoie and Janice Ryan

St. Thomas University

Sr. Ida Nowlan, NDSC

Université de Moncton

Sr. Sue Kidd, CND

University of Prince Edward Island

Sara Broderick Memorial

University of Newfoundland

Central

Fr. Paul Anyidoho

Concordia University

Terrel Joseph

McGill University Newman Centre

Ptre Jean Abud

Université Laval

Sabrina di Matteo, Sr. Violaine Paradis, CND,

and Jonathan Guilbault

Université de Montreal, CEBL

Ptre Georges Croteau, SG

Université du Québec à Trois Rivières

Anastasia Pasiak Bellini

Algoma University and Sault College

Fr. Paul McGill, CSB, Thomas Dula, Andrea Dula,

and Chrisandra Skipper

Assumption University

Catherinanne George

Brescia University College

Fr. Thomas Lynch

Fleming College

Fr. Michael Béchard, Annette Donovan

Panchaud, Janet Loo, Maija Wilson, Melissa

Page Nichols King’s University College

Sr. Alice Greer, CSJ

Lakehead University

Fr. Joe Selvanayagam, Sr. Eileen Schuller, OSU,

and Sr. Mary McIntyre, CSJ

McMaster University

Fr. Chris Cauchi, Erin Kinsella and Sonal Caste-

lino

Newman Centre, University of Toronto

Oriana Bertucci, Fr. Michael Busch, and Fr.

Pawel Zborowski Ryerson University

Sr. Denise Desrochers, CSC and Fr. Daniel

Renaud, OMI

Saint Paul University/Université Saint-

Paul

Martha Fauteux and Erika Toffelmire

St. Jerome’s University

Laura Hughes Université d’Ottawa

Marilyn Elphick

University of St. Michael’s College

Fr. David Shulist, SJ and Fr. Ron Perron, SJ

University of Sudbury

Veronica Pereira

University of Toronto at Mississauga

Western

Sr. Norma McDonald, CSC

Université de Saint-Boniface

Sr. Elaine Baete, SGM, Fr. Michael Koryluk and

Eliude Cavalcante

St. Paul's College

Stephanie Molloy, Edmund Lo, SJ & Eric Hanna,

SJ Campion College

Fr. André Lalach, Michael MacLean, and

Madeline Oliver

St. Thomas More College

Fr. Sajo Jacob Puthussery

Mount Royal University and SAIT

Nancy Quan

St. Mary’s University

Brittney White and Fr. Glenn MacDonald, CSB

St. Joseph’s College

Fr, Minh Boan Doan, OP

University of Calgary

Fr. Robert Allore, SJ, Fr. Michael Stogre, SJ and

Kevin Eng

St. Mark’s College at UBC

Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) is a national network of professional Catholic

campus ministers, grounded in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, inspired by the

vision of Vatican II. CCCM exists to bring the Gospel of Christ to the academic world through

a national network; the ministry of the National Coordinator and the Board; publications,

programs and other means of sharing resources; national and regional Campus Ministers’

and Students’ conferences. CCCM has its roots in the early Catholic Colleges in Canada,

dating back over 200 years. His Eminence Cardinal McGuigan was its first Episcopal

moderator in 1946. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) named the first

National Chaplain in 1948. The Canadian Catholic Student Association (CCSA) is

intrinsically linked to the CCCM by history, mission and spirit. It is a member of one of the

oldest international student movements, the International Movement of Catholic Students

(IMCS). CCCM is recognized as a private lay association of the faithful by the CCCB (2011).

A n n u a l R e p o r t

P a g e 3 C a n a d i a n C a t h o l i c C a m p u s M i n i s t r y

By Oriana Bertucci (Ryerson University)

From May 27-30th, 2014 campus ministers from across Canada

met in Toronto at Ryerson Univeristy. Through the week, we ex-

plored the theme of Ministry in Higher Education: the Context, the

Mission and the Vision.

Gertrude Rompre opened the discussion with a fascinating look at

trends in higher education and the explored the critical role of the

Church in this field. After setting the scene, Dr. Mary Jo Leddy

spoke to the hearts of the campus ministers, discussing how we

can embody our mission as faith-filled leaders in the changing con-

text in which we work. As the Gospel clearly lays out, our mission is

to go out into the field. Pierre Olivier Tremblay, OMI outlined some

of the challenges and unexpected opportunities by which we can

propose the Faith within the sphere of higher education. It left us

thinking about where we are going and the important role we must

play for our young people today.

The Sherlock Lecture welcomed Stephen Lazarus, a producer from

CBC’s “Context with Lorna Dueck” who reflected on the controversial

nature of faith in education and religious freedom present in our culture

today. Once again, the conversations lingered long into the evening!

We were grateful for the large number of campuses present at the conference, including an

increase from our francophone ministries. The conference was a time to renew friendships,

discuss opportunities to expand our mission in higher education and explore new avenues

to ensure campus ministries are able to serve the ever changing and increasing needs our

of campuses, students, faculty and staff.

Ministry in Higher Education:

The Context, the Mission, the Vision

2014 National Conference

By Sabrina di Matteo (Université de Montréal)

At the 2014 Annual General Meeting, CCCM members learned that a strategic planning ini-

tiative was made possible by an anonymous donation. Though many of us didn’t know what

exactly such a project would look like, it was clear that a time of reflection on our organiza-

tion, its practices, its vision and challenges, was relevant and would pave the way for a

stronger future. Professional coach Martin Itzkow, founder of Defy Gravity Coaching, special-

izing in organizational development, change management and a values-driven approach,

was the chosen consultant. The Board called on three members to form a steering commit-

tee: Nancy Quan (chair of the committee), Marilyn Elphick and Sabrina Di Matteo.

First, the steering committee put together a values-based survey which was sent to mem-

bers. The amazing response to the survey helped understand what values members see in

CCCM’S current culture, what values members wish to see in the future, and what values

members identify with personally. Secondly, an invitation was extended to members and

non-members (who had not been surveyed) to participate in a conference call discussion,

which drew on the values-based survey questions.

In March, the Board and steering committee met with Martin Itzkow. The team reviewed the

survey results, drew out reflections based on what members pointed out as important chal-

lenges, hopes and basis for a shared vision: CCCM, awakening the heart of post-secondary

education. The espoused values were defined by the steering committee in the weeks lead-

ing up to the annual conference in Charlottetown. A handbook for members is being worked

on, following the feedback at the conference workshops. It will focus on how our values are

lived at various levels of CCCM and campus ministry: Vision and Mission Focus, Growth and

Development, Embracing Diversity, and Integrity.

2015 CCCM National Conference delegates

Strategic Plan

P a g e 4

Annette Donovan

Panchaud, Global

Connections, Chair

Global Connections

portunities from Scar-

boro Foreign Missions,

Jesuit Volunteers of

Canada and Canadian

Jesuits International.

They had an extended

period of time with Luke

Stocking from Develop-

ment and Peace who

explained the mandate

of the organization and

highlighted how stu-

dents could become a

part of the Development

and Peace experience

on their own campuses.

They also became di-

rectly involved with the

Development and

Peace campaign by cre-

ating and participating

in Street theater in

downtown Toronto. Sat-

urday evening ended

with hot chocolate and

popcorn as we watched

The Francis Effect, a

movie highlighting the

first year of Pope Fran-

cis’ papacy. All of this

was accomplished with

ongoing reflection on

Catholic Social Teaching

and the role it plays in

our lives as the Catholic

faithful, particularly in

light of Pope Francis.

The students’ response

to the weekend was very

positive and they hope

to participate in a simi-

lar weekend next year.

As a committee we too

look forward to the

weekend again and as-

sisting campuses in a

more meaningful way to

engage in their call to

Social Justice.

The Global Connections

Committee had a chal-

lenging year without the

leadership of the Cana-

dian Catholic Campus

Ministry Coordinator. It

is clear that this role is

essential to disseminate

information effectively to

the CCCM and CCSA, to

coordinate planning ef-

forts and for account-

ability. Communication

disruptions proved to be

particularly challenging.

No information was sent

to the Global Connec-

tions Committee regard-

ing the IMCS UN study

sessions and therefore

campuses were unable

to attend. This is unfor-

tunate as momentum

was building for this pro-

gram after a very suc-

cessful experience in

2014.

Despite many struggles,

the Proclaiming Justice

With Integrity experi-

ence, which has become

an annual event, was

held in Toronto January

29 – February 1, 2015.

Five campuses from

across Canada partici-

pated. Students gleaned

insight from Father Bob

Holmes from the Chris-

tian Peace Movement.

They also learned of op-

A n n u a l R e p o r t

Participants in the Proclaiming Justice with Integrity experience

preparing for their street theatre in downtown Toronto

Building Catholic Student Leadership

Through the Canadian Catholic Students Association

P a g e 5 C a n a d i a n C a t h o l i c C a m p u s M i n i s t r y

Earlier this year, the Canadian Catholic Students Association gathered together in Toronto to discuss its

goals and expectations for the coming year. The national executive, consisting of representatives for the

Western, Central, and Atlantic regions, prayed for the Canadian Catholic Church, while contemplating the

importance of ministry on university campuses. To this end, we set the following goal for our year:

In 2015, CCSA will strengthen its outreach by communicating to students across Canada (via social me-

dia, parishes, secondary schools, and the wider Catholic community) Therefore, we will strive to actively

live out our faith.

The CCSA would like to assure our prayers to the Canadian Catholic Campus Ministers (CCCM), the Ca-

nadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), as well as the other organizations who continue to sup-

port us. We ask God to bless us in all our activities as we bring many people together. Heavenly Father,

fill us with joy at your love for us, and help us to always meet one another in that same love.

Daniela Dabrowski

President

Adam Blanchard

Vice President and

Administrative Officer

Melissa Yaceko

Western Representative

Marion Idun

External Affairs and

Social Justice Representative

Natasha Milavec

Communications Officer and Special Pro-

jects Officer

P a g e 6

THANK YOU TO

ALL OUR

SUPPORTERS

FOR MAKING ALL

OF OUR

PROGRAMS

POSSIBLE

2014-2015 Financial Report

REVENUE

Canadian Conference $ 70,000

of Catholic Bishops

Donations 17,100

Membership Fees 6,675

Advertising 4,075

Programs 32,917

Interest 123

TOTAL REVENUE $ 130,890

EXPENSES

Programs $ 32,200

Salary 30,674

Administration & Communication 16,527

Governance 12,652

Office rent and phone 1,336

Travel 1,356

Conference Fees 7,303

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 102,048

Balance $28,842

COMPARATIVE SUMMARY

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

2014/15 2013/14

Revenue $130,891 $101,727

Expenses $102,050 $101,525

Balance $ 28,841 $ 202

CCCM thanks the following organizations

for their financial support: Basilian Human

Development Fund, Catholic Women’s

League (Courtenay, BC), Congrégation

Notre Dame—Visitation province, Catholic

Social Services Edmonton, Development

and Peace, School Sisters of Notre Dame,

Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate

Conception (SCIC), Soeurs de la charité

d’Ottawa, Soeurs de Sainte Croix, Grey

Nuns of Montreal, Sisters of Saint Martha

of Antigonish, the Redemptorists, and

especially the Canadian Conference of

Catholic Bishops for their generous

ongoing support.

After hosting the inaugural conference call in April 2014, and in-person meeting in August

2014, the members of the National Chaplaincy Administrator Network (NCAN), have devel-

oped a growing network of chaplains across the country, working in multifaith settings.

Through this network, members now have a community to share common goals and chal-

lenges in their field.

NCAN has developed into the Spirituality and Religious Pluralism Community at the

(CACUSS). This allows members to be part of a well-known and recognized organization,

while providing CACUSS and universities in general with ongoing information about the

presence of religious pluralism on campus.

Topics related to religious pluralism continue to be important, as questions about the role

of religion in public institutions continue to be asked. The members of the Spirituality and

Religious Pluralism community engage these conversations by exploring how they relate to

the secular environment in which they, and their students, work.

For more information, please contact cccmadmin@cccm.ca

Development for

Spirituality & Religious Pluralism Community

Catholic Students Week: Catholics Unite on Campus

P a g e 7 C a n a d i a n C a t h o l i c C a m p u s M i n i s t r y

In February, campuses across the country participated in Catho-

lic Students Week. A variety of events were held, including

prayer, faith studies, social justice outreach and socials. The

week provided opportunities for various Catholic student groups

on campuses to work together to host events, including partner-

ships with Catholic Christian Outreach and Newman Clubs. In

the Atlantic region, Catholic Students Week brought together two

different campuses via social media. St. Francis Xavier Univer-

sity and the University of Prince Edward Island launched a social

media event during the week, #AskACatholic.

Of course, Pope Francis

made appearances at

various events across the

country!

Left: Peer Support Students

from Campion College

Right: Student from Univer-

sité d’Ottawa

gratulate Laurel McIntyre on

achieving this recognition.

Please refer to the Campus

Ministry resource guide for

further information. If you

have any questions, please

do not hesitate to contact

me by email

marilyn.elphick@utoronto.ca

or by phone : 416-926-7278,

Blessings,

Marilyn

We encourage you to check

out the professional develop-

ment page on the website.

One of the committees at CCCM is

the Professional Standards Commit-

tee. This committee, in consultation

with the University of St. Michael’s

College Faculty of Theology’ created

standards of practice with a view to

highlighting the need for theologi-

cally prepared campus ministers. In

the future we hope to advocate on

behalf of campus ministers who

wish to further their theological edu-

cation.

So far 25 campus ministers have

applied for and received accredita-

tion certificates. This year we con-

Developing the Profession Marilyn

Elphick

Chair,

Profes-

sional

Standards

Students at St. Paul’s College with Archbishop

Richard Gagnon

Right: Marilyn Elphick congratu-

lates Laurel McIntyre on receiv-

ing her accreditation

Canadian Jesuit International

Canadian Missions in Canada

Canadian Catholic Youth Ministry Studies

Catholic Christian Outreach

Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

Faith Connections

Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

Jesuit Volunteers Canada

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

Society of Jesus - Jesuits in English Canada

Scarboro Missions

Sisters of Holy Cross

Partnership is available to groups and

organizations which support CCCM in promoting the

mission of the Church in higher education with a

professional and comprehensive vision.

Partners

Global Connections Committee: Annette Donovan

Panchaud, Stephanie Molloy, Sr. Elaine Baete,

SGM, Madeline Oliver

Professional Standards Committee: Marilyn El-

phick, Darren Dias, OP, Sr. Elaine Baete, SGM

Catholic Students’ Week: University of Victoria,

Corpus Christi College, St. Mark’s Parish at UBC,

St. Mary’s University College, Campion College,

Université de Saint-Boniface, St. Paul’s College,

University of Ottawa, Université d’Ottawa, Concor-

dia University, University of Toronto (Newman Cen-

tre), University of St. Michael’s College, Ryerson

University, St. Jerome’s University, Assumption Uni-

versity, St. Thomas University, St. Francis Xavier

University, UPEI, Université de Moncton.

CCCM Conference 2014: Ryerson University

CCSA Conference 2014 (hosts): St. Joseph’s Col-

lege at the University of Alberta

Resource People: Fr. Robert Holmes, Carolyn

Doyle, Andrea Weerdenburg, Luke Stocking, Dr.

Mary Jo Leddy, Gertrude Romprere

Hospitality: Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

and Quaker Friend’s House

CCCM Board of Directors 2014-2015: Sr. Susan

Kidd, CND, Martha Fauteux, Nancy Quan, Laura

Hughes, Marilyn Elphik, Chrisandra Skipper,

Bishop Daniel Miehm

CCSA Executive 2014: Daniela Dabrowski,

Arianne Melara, Bart Demczuk, Sameh Kamel,

Adam Blanchard, Dawn Kellington

CCSA Executive 2015: Daniela Dabrowski, Adam

Blanchard, Nathasha Milavec, Marion Idun,

Melissa Yaceko

IMCS Regional Coordinator: Katrina Laquian (UVIC)

Staff: Lauren van Vliet (administration assistant)

Support: Madfatter Inc (web), Kathy Elias, CGA

(bookkeeper) and Defying Gravity (consultant)

Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry

47 Queen’s Park Crescent East, Suite 307

Toronto, ON M5S 2C3

Phone: 416-506-0183

Email: cccmadmin@cccm.ca

www.cccm.ca

CCCM

Thank You!

We depend on the generous contributions of time and talent of many groups and individu-

als who make the work relevant and dynamic. Thank you for supporting CCCM and our