Michael is our Christian Reformed Chaplain who loves to discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and joys of life. One of the things he relishes the most - meeting students over a cup of coffee and listening to their stories.

A lover of learning, and the University, Michael believes that all of life is sacred and that the truths that arise out of the university have their origins in the person of Jesus Christ in whom all things cohere.

In addition to loving the Creator and His son, Michael is passionate about the creator’s beautiful but broken creation. A mountaineer, ORCA Expedition Leader and Wilderness guide, Michael has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys introducing students to some of the beautiful places that he has discovered in his wanderings.

Michael has a PhD from the University of Guelph and an M.A., from the University of Toronto. Michael is the Director of ‘All Things’ the CRC Ministry at McMaster.

To learn more, check out the All Things website!

Marlice is our Interim Ecumenical Chaplain. She is an experienced Youth Leader and Lay Preacher who live with vibrancy and firmly believes that for us to be spiritually grounded and give counsel, we must first see the humanity in ourselves and everyone. She is a Certified Fitness Instructor who loves dancing, a long-standing employee of McMaster and a graduate certificate student at McMaster Divinity College, majoring in Spiritual Care and Counselling.

She founded TheMarliceTrain Health and Wellness coaching hub, which focuses on women’s holistic health and well-being through fitness and spirituality.

Marlice has dedicated her life to empowering individuals to stand authentically in their purpose. She has worked tirelessly as a youth ambassador and Lay Preacher in Guyana, South America, and the Caribbean advocating for human rights. Her advocacy continued here in Canada through her work with her church and many groups here on campus.

Charles is our Ecumenical Chaplain, meaning he's here to serve everyone—not just people who find themselves at home in Christianity! Charles wants all seeking spiritual care to feel welcome to visit & explore their faith & is committed to helping folks focus more on what we have in common than what divides us.

Charles has worked both in church & academic settings for nearly 20 years. He is ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada & serves part-time at St. Paul's Anglican Church. He is also an adjunct professor of theology for Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, NY. Charles earned a PhD in theology from St. Michael's College, U of T & loves to write & read about the early church.

When he isn't working, Charles is a huge fan of F1 racing & disc golf, tries very hard to keep his houseplants alive, and is happy to relax on the couch in front of British game shows. He is overjoyed to be a partner to his spouse, Amy and a father to his son Edwin.

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jason greig is our Catholic Minister, accompanying & serving alongside Catholic students.

jason lived in L’Arche for over 14 years, sharing life with & accompanying young people & people with cognitive impairments. L’Arche called jason to ministry both in forming others & witnessing to faith through daily living. jason worked with many university-aged students to discover their own gifts & the gifts of people with disabilities.

L’Arche led jason to receiving an MDiv from Anabaptist Biblical Seminary & a PhD from VU Free University of Amsterdam, focusing on how the practice of faith in L’Arche could contribute to the church’s mission to witness to God’s peace in the world. jason seeks to bring a desire for God into contact with all those seeking truth, where the richness of religious traditions meets the great challenges of our hearts & our world.

jason enjoys (nonfiction) reading, playing boardgames, & watching movies.

To learn more about jason & the McMaster Catholic Chaplaincy, journey here.

Gregory (Grzegorz) Ogorzalek is our Roman Catholic Chaplain for McMaster University and lives across the street at the Canadian Martyrs Parish and Student Centre. He was born and raised in Poland and arrived in Canada in August 2021.

Gregory has worked with students in a variety of settings. In 2015, he completed his doctorate in the Theology of Spirituality at the Catholic University of Lublin. His area of research focused on the life and legacy of Henri Nouwen, the Dutch/Canadian spiritual writer and speaker.

Gregory is interested in the honest spiritual search for meaning and God in the modern world. He is also trained in psychodrama and has had the opportunity to experience pastoral life in parish settings in England, the USA and Canada.

His hobbies include photography, film production and editing, modern film and social media.

To learn more about Father Gregory and Canadian Martyrs, check out the Canadian Martyrs website!