Brock University’s Chaplains are here for you. They provide personal and spiritual guidance and counselling, and lead various religious groups on campus to empower students and staff as they embark on their own personal journey of life. Each Chaplain is sponsored by their respective faith traditions to provide religious resources, learning, and leadership among student groups, faculty and staff.
Chaplain: Rev. Zack DeBruyne
Christian Reformed Campus Pastor
905-321-8296
Faith and Life Centre – Alphie’s Trough
Regular Office hours:
8:00AM – 4:00PM
Zack is the newly appointed Christian Reformed Chaplain. Born and raised in St. Catharines, and a proud Badger. He graduated with his Master of Divinity from Calvin Theological Seminary, and is an ordained Pastor in the Christian Reformed Church
I am passionate about walking alongside students as they ask questions about faith, and seek to better understand their place in this world. Being born and raised in St. Catharines, attending Brock, and now working here as a Chaplain has been an incredible experience — but I wouldn’t want you to think I’ve never been anywhere outside of Southern Ontario. I have spent time doing ministry in the Outback of Australia among the aboriginal peoples, in remote Fijian islands leading a prayer ministry, leading and speaking for a Christian group in Ensenada, Mexico, to working in a church plant in downtown Ottawa. I have a passion for this big, beautiful globe that God has given us – and all of the people that live in it. Each person is a unique part of God’s image in this world.
I love a good pour-over, craft beer, Manchester United, anything involving the outdoors or athletics (I played varsity Soccer. I’d like to say that I still got it, but I’m not so sure), and Philosophy. He is the Chaplain of the Faith and Life Centre, and the Pastor of the student-led group on Campus – The Ministry
For Information of the Christian Reformed Chaplaincy and events, check out The Ministry and come join us in Alphie’s Trough this year!
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Chaplaincy Team
Kailey Meehan
Catholic Chaplain
nb_kmeehan@brocku.ca
Fr. Gregory Schmidt
Chaplain of Sacramental Life
Chaplain: Kailey Meehan
Roman Catholic Campus Minister
nb_kmeehan@brocku.ca
Faith and Life Centre – Alphie’s Trough
Welcome to Kailey, the new Catholic Chaplain!
Most recently, Kailey was a professional student, studying for a total of 7 years as a Badger. She graduated in 2017 with her Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and loved it so much she came back for more, graduating two years later with her Masters of Science in Biotechnology. She is pursuing a Masters in Theology at Augustine Institute part time (see professional student) and currently serves as the Chaplain of the Brock Roman Catholic Chaplaincy full time.
“When I began first year, I wanted to go to Mass regularly but joining the Catholic club was ‘too Catholic’ for me. However, at the encouragement of my friend, I went to my first faith study. It was my first experience of a community of faith and young people talking about their relationship with God. It was a little weird for me, but I liked it, and I went back every week. At the end of the school year, I chose to put Jesus at the centre of my life and I have since embraced countless opportunities to grow and learn about my faith, including attending World Youth Day in Rio, participating in and teaching faith formation programs, working as a Totus Tuus missionary, and working closely with Catholic Christian Outreach and the Diocese of St. Catharines.”
You will often find her either solving Rubik’s Cubes, having life chats with students, or on the dance floor kickin’ her up her boots at a line dancing class with her thesis in hand (No joke, she did this, there is a video). Bridging her love of science and faith with tons of laughter and many hugs, she is the leader of the Brock University Roman Catholic Chaplaincy, and aspires to be the future patron saint of hugs.
Chaplain: David Galston
Anglican, Presbyterian, United, and Unitarian Churches
905 688 5550 x3977
dgalston@brocku.ca
DeCew Residence Room 216
Office Hours:
April 15 to August 15, 2019, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Other times are possible. Please call or email for appointment.
David Galston came to the Brock Faith and Life Centre in September 2008.
Before Brock, David was a chaplain at McGill University and the University of Windsor. At Windsor, he was the Principal of Iona College where he oversaw the Bachelor of Theology program.
David is a Fellow and the Executive Director of the Westar Institute (Jesus Seminar westarinstitute.org)
Education
BA (Philosophy) University of Winnipeg, 1981
MDiv (Systematic Theology) Vancouver School of Theology, 1985
PhD (Philosophy of Religion) McGill University, 1996
Books
Galston, David. God’s Human Future (Polebridge Press, 2016)
Galston, David. Embracing the Human Jesus (Polebridge Press, 2012).
Galston, David. Archives and the Event of God (McGill-Queens Press, 2010).
Description of participating denominations
To learn about the Christian denominations that support Brock Ecumenical Chaplaincy, see:
- The United Church of Canada
- Westminster United Church
180 Queeston St., St. Catharines (next to the General Hospital) — Join us at 10:30 A.M. Westminster is a welcoming and inclusive church. - Silver Spire United Church
We are located at 366 St. Paul Street. At Silver Spire, prayer and contemplation are central to ministry, outreach to the downtown community is taken seriously, and excellent pastoral care for the congregation is one of our top priorities. We invite you to visit us online or in person.
- Westminster United Church
- The Presbyterian Church in Canada
- Saint Giles Presbyterian
We are a blended worship congregation with a variety of ministries, ages & backgrounds that strives: To Celebrate God’s Love, To grow in Christ, and to Serve the living Lord. Email: stgiles@vaxxine.com. - Scottlea Presbyterian Church
We are a small Christian congregation of the Reformed/Presbyterian tradition located at 515 Scott St. near Bunting (north end of St. Catharines near the canal). We have a few youth and many of our congregational events are intergenerational. Worship is offered every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. We exist to proclaim Jesus Christ in our community and to serve others in His Name.
- Saint Giles Presbyterian
- The Anglican Church of Canada
- Church of the Transfiguration
320 Glenridge Avenue — 905 684 0722
- Church of the Transfiguration
- Unitarian Fellowship of St. Catharines
- Congregation of Niagara
223 Church Street — 905 687 8433
- Congregation of Niagara
For further information on the Jewish community in St. Catharines and at Brock, please visit the links below:
The Rev. Kurt Lantz
Associate Chaplain of Brock Campus Ministries
Lutheran Church Canada
Office: 400 Glenridge Ave.
pastorlantz@cogeco.ca
Chapel services Monday to Friday 10 a.m. in Martin Luther Chapel
The Chapel is located in the Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary on the southwest corner of the campus.
For more information about Concordia Seminary, please visit the website.
Chaplain: Dr. Hosam Helal
Email hosam.helal@gmail.com
Chaplain: Father David Graham Scott
905 935 6252(local call)
theology99@hotmail.com (Please mark Subject OrthoChap)
Father David Graham Scott is the Orthodox Christian Associate Chaplain on campus. Fr. Scott has degrees from the University of Toronto (B.A.), Emmanuel College, Toronto (B.D.), and Strasbourg (3rd cycle Doctorate in religious sciences). He has taught Religious Studies at Laurentian University and Brock University.
Father David Scott is available for any student by appointment.
Fr David is pastor of St Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Mission, 332 Carlton St at Rolls Ave near Vine, St Catharines. Orthros at 9:45 and Divine Liturgy at10:30 AM on Sundays. Pick up available on request.
Find out more information at our website: www.orthodoxniagara.ca
