News and Press Releases
2023
- Friday, March 24
- Saint Paul University and Collège Boréal Expand Partnership with New Lease Agreement
- Thursday, February 2
- Two Students Awarded $10,000 Bursaries to Launch Social Innovation Projects
2022
- Monday, November 21
- New Study Explores EDI Practices in Grassroots Organizations
- Tuesday, October 18
- SPU Rector Appointed to New International Working Group to Develop University for Migrants and Refugees
- Wednesday, September 28
- Saint Paul University announces the appointment of Carole Breton as Secretary General
- Tuesday, September 13
- SPU Professors Win SSHRC Grant to Support Muslim Newcomers in the Capital Region
- Wednesday, August 31
- New Director for the Centre for Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons
- Friday, August 26
- Saint Paul University Welcomes Blaise Ndala as Inaugural Writer in Residence
- Thursday, July 21
- A message on Pope Francis' visit to Canada
- Wednesday, July 13
- The Faculty of Theology Welcomes Dr. Sarah Kathleen Johnson as New Professor of Liturgy and Pastoral Theology
- Tuesday, July 12
- Saint Paul University Announces the Appointment of Dr. Stephen Stuart as Vice-Rector, Administration
- Monday, July 11
- Saint Paul University Announces New Program to Help Internationally Educated Health Professionals Integrate into Canadian Job Market
- Monday, June 27
- Four-Day Work Week at Saint Paul University
- Friday, June 24
- Saint Paul University Celebrates the Class of 2022!
- Tuesday, June 21
- Our Pathway: Introducing the Indigenous Centre’s Logo
- Friday, May 27
- Saint Paul University Announces the Appointment of Carole Audet as Associate Vice-Rector, Talent, Diversity and Culture
- Thursday, May 19
- New Institute for Transformative Leadership Launched at Saint Paul University
- Friday, May 13
- Saint Paul University Presents Bishop Shane Parker with Honorary Doctorate
- Monday, April 11
- Saint Paul University Announces the Appointment of Two New Deans
- Friday, April 1
- Rector's Statement Regarding the Indigenous Delegation in Rome
- Monday, March 21
- The governments of Canada and Ontario announce funding of more than $6.8 million for Saint Paul University in Ottawa
- Tuesday, March 15
- New Pathways to Success for Indigenous Students in Post-Secondary Education
- Monday, March 7
- Women’s Religious Orders Fund Some of the University’s Most Progressive Projects
- Friday, March 4
- Quebec Native Women – Saint Paul University Summer School: Stories of Empowerment
- Thursday, January 27
- Pushing the Frontiers of Knowledge: Presenting the PhD Students and Thesis Research they Pursue in the Faculty of Human Sciences
2021
- December 17
- Saint Paul University Launches Living Laboratory for Knowledge Mobilization
- November 3
- Saint Paul University Partners with the Embassy of Peru to Host Annual Peruvian Film Festival
- Wednesday, October 27
- Necrogeography: A research assistant digs into the cultural significance of cemeteries
- Thursday, September 2
- NEW! Graduate Microprogram in Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons
- Monday, July 12
- Pope Francis Appoints SPU Alumnus to Position in the Vatican
- Thursday, July 8
- Introducing Saint Paul University’s Indigenous Centre
- Friday, June 25
- Student in the Spotlight: Annie Dori
- Wednesday, June 23
- Saint Paul University Celebrates the Class of 2021!
- Tuesday, June 22
- Saint Paul University Alumna Appointed to Synod of Bishops by Pope Francis
- June 15
- New Workshop Series on Indigenous Women’s Governance in Quebec
- Wednesday, May 26
- The Conflict Research Centre Celebrates Graduate Student Research Excellence
Wednesday, May 12 - When professionalism and empathy are rolled into one
- Thursday, April 8
- New Theology Courses Invite the Public to Explore Current Issues
- Wednesday, March 17
- Update Regarding the Spring/Summer and Fall Terms
- Wednesday, March 10
- Student in the Spotlight: Dènik Dorval
- March 1
- SPU Researchers Work to Improve Prison Agricultural Programs
- January 14
- Saint Paul University Launches Two New Graduate Programs in Social Innovation and Transformative Leadership
2020
- November 30
- Introducing the First Cohort of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Research on Contemporary Social Issues
- November 9
- Online Symposium Tackles the Climate Crisis
- October 15
- Winter 2021 Term to be Delivered Online
- September 29
- Saint Paul University: Student Satisfaction Level at 92%
- September 24
- Enrolment Growth of 19% at Saint Paul University
- September 15
- New DEC-BAC Option for Graduates of Kiuna Institution’s First Nations Social Science Program
- September 2
- Saint Paul University Celebrates the Class of 2020!
- August 24
- Update for the Fall 2020 Session
- July 9
- Masks on Campus
- July 2
- SPU Professor and Collaborators Recognized for Innovative Public History Project
- June 23
- Theology, Reimagined: Program changes revitalize SPU’s Faculty of Theology
- June 18
- Small University, Big Heart: More than $33K raised to support Saint Paul University students during pandemic
- June 1
- SPU Partners with CHEO to Deliver New Education Program for Professionals Who Support Newcomers to Canada
- May 25
- Fr. Francis Morrisey, OMI, is Remembered and Honoured by Saint Paul University
- May 20
- Beware of Side Effects: Digital Contact Tracing During the Current Pandemic
- May 5
- Update on the Fall 2020 Semester in the Context of COVID-19
- May 4
- New Webinar Series Cultivates Resilient Leadership Skills in Managers and Executives
- April 30
- The Importance of Hospital Ethics During a Pandemic
- March 23
- Saint Paul University’s Spring Semester to be Offered Entirely Online
- March 6
- Coronavirus Update for the Saint Paul University Community
- January 29
- Young Activists Invited to Participate in New Boot Camp for Climate Justice
- January 22
- Saint Paul University Professors Share Their Research at Collective Book Launch
2019
- November 28
- New Centre for Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons Opens at Saint Paul University
- November 7
- Saint Paul University to Present Cardinal Pedro Barreto with Honorary Doctorate
- June 12
- Saint Paul University is about to celebrate its 2019 Convocation
- March 26
- Accelerated Pathways for College Graduates to Achieve an Honours BA in Social Communication from Saint Paul University
- January 7
- Alumni profile — Laura Bradley: opening your heart
- January 7
- Minwason Oski kijigan — a message from your rector
2018
- December 21
- A merry message from your rector for the holiday season
- December 21
- (Re)Discovering the meaning of Christmas: An interview with Yvan Mathieu
- December 21
- Celebrating the holidays without losing your mind: Advice from Professor Laura Armstrong
- December 18
- Holiday Schedule
- December 11
- An SPU professor takes part in building an integrated food policy for Canada
- December 10
- The Beau Dodo project: what a gift
- November 26
- Gregory Charles in concert at SPU: keeping the fire burning
- November 20
- From text to film: when philosophy is featured on the big screen
- November 19
- The Master of Arts in Counselling and Spirituality officially recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- November 12
- Social Innovation: A User Manual… Podcast Version
- November 9
- Graduate profile ‒ Richard Boutet: Self-sacrifice
- November 6
- A Successful Open House
- October 29
- Tanya Zayed: an uncurable optimist
- October 15
- Working for social justice… starting in high school!
- October 15
- SPU is becoming a smoke-free campus
- October 9
- SPU is invited to demonstrate against violence
- October 5
- Our professors: a source of pride
- October 1
- Things are hopping on campus!
- September 25
- Filming at SPU
- September 25
- White, green and rebellious
- September 17
- Orientation 2018: Moving beyond the unfamiliar
- September 12
- The SPU Library is getting a facelift!
- September 4
- WELCOME HOME! A word from our rector, Chantal Beauvais
- August 31
- New publication: Rethinking democracy in the era of big data
- August 23
- New to SPU? Take part in Orientation 2018!
- August 3
- Saint Paul University welcomes the Indigenous Pastoral Leadership Formation Program
- July 30
- SPU and QNW launch a summer school for Indigenous women leaders
- June 25
- Graduate profile – Justin McKenna: Standing tall
- June 22
- SPU proudly welcomes the 2017-2018 cohort among its alumni!
- June 20
- Finding your path… and the love of your life!
- June 20
- Convocation 2018: Valedictorians are ready to be the face of change
- June 19
- Ethnographer Vivian Labrie and journalist Pierre Bergeron are honoured by Saint Paul University
- June 13
- Saint Paul University is about to celebrate its 2018 Convocation
- June 12
- Saint Paul University Celebrates Catholic Women’s Leadership Foundation Gift to Launch National Program in Women’s Leadership
- April 13
- Saint Paul University awards the Eugène de Mazenod Medal to Mrs. Jan Bentham and Dr. Heather Eaton
- April 6
- Saint Paul University opens the Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop and announces the creation of major awards for future students of the Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation
- February 22
- Canadian Inuk singer and artist Susan Aglukark joins Saint Paul University's Creative Therapies conference
- February 15
- Saint Paul University Opens New Student Life Centre
2017
- December 18
- Favoriser l’action citoyenne en francophonie (available in French only)
- December 14
- Saint Paul University continues to promote change with a new Bachelor in Social Innovation
- November 16
- Saint Paul University receives a donation of $200,000 from Desjardins Group
- October 5
- Saint Paul University receives $800,000 leadership gift to support its new capacity in Counselling and Spirituality by/for Indigenous peoples
- October 4
- Saint Paul University: Student Satisfaction Level at 96%
- Celebration of a Transformational Gift from the Sisters of Saint Ann, St. Joseph’s Province
- September 29
- Archbishop Donald Bolen named Saint Paul University’s 2017 Alumnus of the Year
- August 28
- Saint Paul University supports the creation of a francophone university in Toronto
- June 23
- PRESSE RELEASE - Saint Paul University celebrates its graduates on its own campus for the first time
- June 22
- MEDIA ADVISORY - Saint Paul University celebrates its graduates on its own campus for the first time since 1965!
- May 24
- The Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation of Saint Paul University (SPU) will hold five public lectures from May 29 to June 2, 2017
- April 28
- Saint Paul University has awarded the Eugène de Mazenod Medal to John Joe Gunn
- April 7
- Saint Paul University receives a $2.5 million donation for its new Providence School of Transformative Leadership and Spirituality
- March 2
- Saint Paul University receives $3.2-million donation to build a new Student Life Centre
- February 15
- The Sisters of Charity of Ottawa – An Ongoing Legacy of Compassion
- February 1
A College and University Diploma in Fours Years: It’s Possible!
Agreement signed between Saint Paul University, La Cité and Collège Boréal
Appendixes
2016
- November 8
Gérald Cyprien Cardinal Lacroix receives an honorary doctorate from Saint Paul University - November 7
Official Opening of Saint Paul University’s new Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre Offices - September 28
Congratulations to Bianca Picciano, recipient of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul $5,000 bursary - September 27
Launch of a Master in Theological Studies in Eastern Christian Studies - August 18
New graduate diploma in Palliative Care at Saint Paul University - May 24
Jean La Rose named Saint Paul University’s 2016 Alumnus of the Year - May 20
Professor Martin Blais receives the 2016 Capital Educators’ Award for Saint Paul University - April 29
Record number of Saint Paul University graduates and honours for Caroline Andrew - April 25
The Honourable Yasir Naqvi and Saint Paul University recognize Dr. Patricia Marsden Dole, 2015 Ontario Senior Achievement Award winner - March 17
Saint Paul University celebrates the closing of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate by honouring Father Louis Lougen, OMI - March 15
Honorary doctorate to be awarded to Father Louis Lougen, OMI
2015
- October 29
International Conference: Rebellious Religion – Ethical and Political Reflections on the Work of Pier Paolo Pasolini - October 7
Saint Paul University to offer Master’s and Licentiate in Canon Law in Australia - September 28
Congratulations to Hannah MacFarlane, recipient of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul $5,000 bursary - June 23
Saint Paul University’s Faculty of Theology honored to accept accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools - June 12
Saint Paul University Announces $2.5-Million Gift for New School of Social Innovation - May 22
Richard Feist receives the 2015 Capital Educators’ Award for Saint Paul University - April 27
Collège Boréal, Collège La Cité and Saint Paul University sign articulation agreement - April 17
Honorary doctorate awarded to Michel Prévost; Saint Paul University student satisfaction levels show steady increase - March 12
Dr. Hazel Markwell is Saint Paul University’s 2014-2015 Alumna of the Year - February 17
Saint Paul University will award the Eugène de Mazenod medal to Sister Louise Dunn, CND, and Brother Réjean Gadouas, O.M.I.
2014
- November 3
Saint Paul University to confer honorary doctorate on Father Gustavo Gutiérrez - October 29
Vernissage of the exhibition Audacity and perseverance: the legacy of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate O.M.I. - October 17
Saint Paul University to Host a Public Lecture by André Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario - September 26
Saint Paul University proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre - September 12
Enrolment increases at SPU: the trend continues - June 18
Chris Bishop receives a 2014 Recognition Award from the Canadian Association of University Business Officers - May 23
Professor James Pambrun receives the 2014 Capital Educators’ Award for Saint Paul University - April 9
Saint Paul University celebrates its graduates and the close of an exceptional academic year - April 4
Saint Paul University to host international conference on nonviolence - March 25
INVITATION – Colloquium: From Psychology to Spirituality – A Tribute to Jean Monbourquette (1933–2011) - March 4
Saint Paul University celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Conflict Studies Program and grants an Honorary Doctorate to Dr. John Paul Lederach - February 27
Saint Paul University will award the fourth Eugene de Mazenod medal to Mr. John Corston and Mrs. Virginia Corston
2013
- November 19
International Communication Conference at Saint Paul University - October 31
Gil Rémillard is SPU's Alumnus of the Year! - September 4
Enrolment increases at Saint Paul University - May 23
Professor Miriam Martin is the recipient of the 2013 Capital Educators’ Award for Saint Paul University - April 23
Saint Paul University celebrates its graduates who will be the face of change - January 31
Saint Paul University and La Cité collégiale sign a new agreement
2012
- November 17
Father Roger Guindon 1920–2012 - October 4
André Paris 1955–2012 - September 27-29
“Vatican II for the Next Generation” conference begins today - September 28
Press Conference: Saint Paul University welcomes Cardinal Turkson to Vatican II Conference - September 27
The Glasmacher Lectures present Christoph Theobald - September 21
Saint Paul University Alumni Association honours Gatineau Family with Alumni of the Year Award - September 19
Salt+Light Presents the Ottawa Premier of Across the Divide at Saint Paul University - September 4
Saint Paul University’s Orientation Week Begins its Programming! - June 26
Saint Paul University presents "Vatican II for the Next Generation" - June 4
Saint Paul University presents Gérard Bouchard - May 29
Saint Paul University is proud to present the Conference on Durand’s Theory of the Imaginary - May 22
Saint Paul University hosts the Symposium “A Generative Conference on Spirituality, Emergent Creativity and Reconciliation” - May 18
The 2012 winner of the Capital Educators’ Awards for Saint Paul University is Judith Malette - May 15
Saint Paul University to launch The Centre for Religious Education and Catechesis - April 13
Saint Paul University Honorary Doctorate granted to Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI - March 15
Joint Press Release from Saint Paul University and Saint Paul University’s Student Association - February 14
Saint Paul University will award the second Eugene de Mazenod medal
2011
- December 6
Saint Paul University invites media to the public conference Where Have All the (Good) Leaders Gone? presented by Bishop Dennis Drainville - November 11
Saint Paul University presents Anselm Grün at the Canadian Museum of Civilization - October 20
Saint Paul University Hosts the Symposium Beyond Control: A Mutual Respect Approach
to Protest Crowd–Police Relations - October 12
Saint Paul University launches the Research Centre for Vatican II and 21st Century Catholicism - September 21
Saint Paul University names Monsignor André Drouin Alumnus of the Year 2011
