St. Michael's College, U of T

Convocation for the Installation of
Anne Anderson, C.S.J.
as President and Vice-Chancellor
of the University of St. Michael’s College

St. Basil’s Collegiate Church, Toronto
Thursday, 7 May, 2009
2:00 pm

This Convocation of the University of St. Michael’s College
celebrates the installation of Professor Anne Anderson, C.S.J.
as sixth President and Vice-Chancellor of the University.

The Most Reverend Archbishop Thomas Collins, D.D.
Archbishop of Toronto
Chancellor
University of St. Michael’s College

The Very Reverend Kenneth Decker, C.S.B.
Superior General of the Congregation of Saint Basil

Mr. John F. (Jack) Petch
Chair of the Governing Council
University of Toronto

Mr. Hugh MacKinnon
Chair of the Collegium
University of St. Michael’s College

Dr. Mark McGowan
Principal
St. Michael’s College

Dr. Mario O. D’Souza, C.S.B.
Dean of the Faculty of Theology
University of St. Michael’s College

Dr. Darren Dias, O.P.
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Theology
University of St. Michael’s College
Master of Ceremonies

THE ORDER OF CEREMONY

Prelude:
Trumpet Tune in D
David Johnson

The Procession

A procession of visiting representatives of universities
and members of the academic staffs of the University of
St. Michael’s College and of the University of Toronto
will enter St. Basil’s Church. This will be followed by
the Chancellor’s procession.

The Hymn

All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and king,
Lift up your voice and let us sing:
Alleluia, alleluia!
O burning sun with golden beam
And silver moon with softer gleam:
Refrain
O praise God! O praise God!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
O rushing wind and breezes soft,
O clouds that ride the winds aloft:
Alleluia, alleluia!
O rising morn, in praise rejoice,
O lights of evening, find a voice.
Refrain
O flowing waters, pure and clear,
Make music for your Lord to hear.
Alleluia, alleluia!
O fire, so masterful and bright,
Providing us with warmth and light
Refrain
Dear mother earth, who day by day
Unfold rich blessings on our way,
Alleluia, alleluia!
The fruits and flowers that verdant grow,
Let them God’s praise abundant show.
Refrain
O come, all you of tender heart,
Forgiving others, take your part,
Alleluia, alleluia!
All you who pain and sorrow bear,
Praise God on whom you cast your care.
Refrain
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship God in humbleness,
Alleluia, alleluia!
O praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit,
Three in One!
Refrain

The Prayer

The Chancellor:
In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti:
R/ Amen.
Veni, Sancte Spiritus, reple tuorum corda fidelium,
et tui amoris in eis ignem accende.
V/ Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur:
R/ Et renovabis faciem terrae.
Oremus: Deus, qui corda fidelium Sancti Spiritus illustratione docuisti:
da nobis in eodem Spiritu rectea sapere,
et de eius semper consolatione gaudere.
Per Christum, Dominum nostrum.
R/ Amen.
Sedes Sapientiae: R/ Ora pro nobis.
Sancte Michael: R/ Ora pro nobis.
Sancte Thoma: R/ Ora pro nobis.

The Chancellor’s Remarks

The Most Reverend Thomas Collins,
Archbishop of Toronto

Principal’s Greetings

Dr. Mark McGowan,
Principal of St. Michael’s College, will extend
words of welcome to the guests of convocation.

The Citation

Rev. Dr. Michael A. Fahey, S.J.,
Dean Emeritus of the Faculty of
Theology, University of St. Michael’s College and Professor of
Theology, Boston College, will read the citation for
Professor Anne Anderson, C.S.J.

The Installation

The Very Reverend Kenneth Decker, C.S.B.,
Superior General of the
Congregation of Saint Basil,
will address convocation and then present Professor Anne Anderson, C.S.J. to the Chancellor:
Most Reverend Chancellor, I present to you Anne Anderson whom I have
confirmed as President of the University of St. Michael’s College at the
request of the Collegium on January 12, 2009.
I now ask you to administer to her the declaration of office and to install
her as President and Vice-Chancellor of this University.

The Chancellor
hands the declaration to
Professor Anne Anderson, C.S.J.:
I, Anne Anderson, pledge myself to perform the duties of President and
Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College as prescribed
by Law and by the Ordinances of the University, and I promise, with the
help of God’s grace, to maintain the traditions, to defend the liberties
and to promote the welfare of the University and the members thereof.

The Chancellor:
In virtue of my office as Chancellor, and at the request of the
Superior General of the Congregation of Saint Basil and the Collegium,

I now install you, Anne Anderson, in the office of President and
Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College,
and I invest you with the authority and charge you with the
responsibilities pertaining to that office.

The President
doffs the academic dress in which she entered (which
received by Mr. Damon Chevrier, the Registrar of the University)
and is vested in the President’s gown,
assisted by Ms. Leslie Belzak, Director of Development
and Dr. M. J. Morrocco, Director of the Division of Continuing Education.

The Chancellor
places the cap upon the President’s head.

Musical Interlude

Cantate Domino
Hans Leo Hassler

Presentation of Greetings

Spoken greetings delivered by
Mr. John F. (Jack) Petch
on behalf of the University of Toronto.
Representatives of universities and other academic organizations
present greetings and congratulations to the President. Each
representative is announced by the Dean of the Faculty of Theology
Mario D’Souza, C.S.B.

Dean’s Greetings

Rev. Dr. Mario D’Souza, C.S.B.,
Dean of the Faculty of Theology of the University
of St. Michael’s College, extends greeting and congratulations to the President.

Musical Interlude

Cantique de Jean Racine
Gabriel Fauré

The Installation Address

The Chancellor invites Dr. Anne Anderson, C.S.J., President and
Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College,
to address Convocation.

The Blessing

The Chancellor:
Blessed are you Almighty God;
in your wisdom you created the universe,
and gifted humankind with intelligence.
Bless all who come to the University of St. Michael’s College,
to teach, to learn, and to work,
that they always search for the true and the good
and that they recognize in you the source of all Truth. Amen.

O Canada

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North, strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l’épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

The Dismissal

The Chancellor dismisses Convocation:
Convocatio dimissa est.

Organ Recessional
Finale Jubilante
Healey Willan

Ms. Marilyn Elphick
Director of Campus Ministry
University of St. Michael’s College
Beadle
*
Mr. Mark Yenson
Organist and Music Director
St. Basil’s Collegiate Church
*
Mr. Paul Sanvidotti
Trumpet

Schola:
Ms. Joelle Tan, Ms. Laurel-Ann Finn, Ms. Kathy Bader,
Ms. Andrea Di Giovanni, Fr. Marcos Ramos, O.P.

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