This spring, the Mosielski Family established a new scholarship at OLSWA in memory of the beloved Boguslaw Mosielski, a Polish artist who settled with this family in Barry’s Bay, and passed away in 2004. 

Dr. David Brian Warner

1955-2010

Requiescat in Pace

The final guest lecture of the Academic year was an outstanding talk by Dr. Craig Carter, Professor of Religious Studies at Tyndale University College in Toronto, entitled:  “An Evangelical Appreciation of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.” 

Faculty, students, and friends of OLSWA packed St. Mary Hall on April 30 to hear the fascinating talk given by this Evangelical professor who has a great admiration for the late John Paul II.  Dr. Carter, who in the last few years has become familiar with the Theology of the Body, John Paul II’s profound teaching on the meaning of the human person and love, has begun teaching the Theology of the Body to his students at Tyndale.  

Father Leonard Kennedy, a Basilian priest who taught here at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy for a number of years, passed away quietly this Holy Thursday morning, a providential day indeed, dedicated as it is to the priesthood.  Father Kennedy was, by all accounts, a very holy priest, a brilliant scholar, teacher and writer, trained in the truest Thomistic tradition, and a wise confidante and friend.  He had a profound influence on the beginning of the Academy, was a loyal supporter of this apostolate, and developed a lasting friendship with many of our teachers and alumni.  He was truly loved by all: a tall and stately man, with his mane of white hair, that knowing and infectious Irish grin, his jokes, and his readiness always to listen.  He will be sorely missed.  God rest your soul, Father Kennedy, and may you receive the reward for your many fruitful labours in Christ’s vineyard: et ora pro nobis!