Aquinas Lecture 2026

Aquinas Lecture 2026

Reflections on Education, Gender, and Theology

The Dominican Institute of Toronto, in collaboration with Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, the Toronto School of Theology, and the Mary Ward Centre, is pleased to invite you to the Aquinas Lecture 2026.

This year’s lecture will explore the enduring contributions of three remarkable figures in the history of education and theology:

Thomas Aquinas, OP
Teresa Dease, IBVM
Delphine Fontbonne, CSJ

Event Details

📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026
🕓 4:00 – 5:00 PM
🍷 Reception to follow

📍 100 Wellesley Street West
Classroom C
🚇 Subway access: Museum or Queen’s Park stations

RISE UP 2025

RISE UP 2025 in Montreal • Dec 29 – Jan 1

The Dominican Friars of Canada, together with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (OP), shared a joyful and uplifting time.

What a blast! 🙌 Our spirits were truly lifted.

Happy New Year to all participants, and blessings to everyone!

RENEW Toronto

RENEW Toronto Conference – A Spirit-filled experience

✨The Dominican family was well represented, demonstrating its presence and commitment in the heart of Toronto.

🗓 November 21-23, 2025

The RENEW Toronto conference was a deeply inspiring and Spirit-filled weekend, with keynote lectures, workshops, Mass, Eucharistic adoration and much more.

🙏 Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Leo, was followed by a lovely moment of fellowship over food and refreshments.

“Be what you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire.” – Saint Catherine of Siena