"We believe that God calls us to live together as brothers – sharing the gifts that we have received, supporting one another, praying and working together for His glory. He has called us to BE a community, which is a living sign of the Gospel values of justice, truth and love."
Meet the Resurrectionists
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Father Pat Aiello, CR
Father Pat Aiello was ordained in 1956, has served as a teacher in North Bay and Brantford and as a rector of seminarians (Resurrection College). He also served in parishes in Ontario and Bermuda and he is currently residing at Resurrection Manor, Waterloo.
Father Chris Buda, CR
Father Chris Buda was born in Poland. 8 years after ordination he came to Canada to work in Polish and English parishes. He served as a member of the general leadership team in Rome for 6 years. He was stationed in Hamilton Ontario and is now residing at Resurrection Manor in Waterloo.
Brother John Cline, CR
Brother John Cline professed his final vows in 1969. Br. John has served the Congregation in education and in pastoral care ministry at St. Mary's Hospital. He is currently residing at Resurrection Manor.
Father Toby Collins, CR
Father Toby Collins was ordained in 2007. He loves to work with youth. He has served as vocation director and as the "spiritual animator' for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Fr. Toby is presently serving as Pastor at St. Mary's Parish in Kitchener.
Father Joseph de Viveiros, CR
Father Joseph de Viveiros was ordained in 1992. He has served in both Educational and Parish ministries. He is presently serving as Spiritual Animator for the Nipissing-Perry Sound Catholic District School Board as well as serving as Vicar Provincial for the Canadian Province.
Father Jim Donohue, CR
Father Jim Donohue was ordained in 1983. He has served in parish ministry and as a professor of theology at Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland. He is presently serving as Superior in our Resurrectionist Mission in Tanzania.
Brother David Ernst, CR
Brother David Ernst professed his final vows in 1963. Brother David spent much of life working in the missions. He currently resides at Resurrection Manor.
Brother Ed Hohenadel, CR
Brother Ed Hohenadel took final vows in 1979 and has assisted with general repairs, bookkeeping and audio-visual equipment at St Jerome's High School and College, and Resurrection College. He currently resides at Resurrection Manor.
Father Henryk Krajewski, CR
Father Henryk Krajewski was born in Poland. Since his arrival in Canada 8 years after ordination, he has served at St. Stanislaus Parish in Hamilton, and is presently serving at Sacred Heart Parish in Kitchener.
Father Michal Kruszewski, CR
Father Michał Kruszewski was ordained to the priesthood in 2012. He is currently studying canon law at St. Paul's University in Ottawa. Fr. Michał is also serving as a Provincial Councillor for the Canadian Province.
Father Jim Link, CR
Father Jim Link was ordained in 1976. He has served in High School and University Chaplaincies and in Parish ministry. He currently resides at Resurrection Manor.
Father Raphael Ma, CR
Father Raphael Ma was ordained to the priesthood in 2019. Father Raphael is presently serving as the Associate Pastor at St. Mary Parish in Kitchener, as well as being a member of our Vocation Team.
Father Sudie MacDonald, CR
Father Sudie MacDonald was ordained in 1969. He has served as a Parish Priest, Professor of Religious Studies, Provincial Superior and Superior General in Rome as well as Superior of various houses. He currently resides at and is the House Superior for Resurrection Manor. He also is the Mission "promoter" for the Congregation, speaking at various parishes in support of CR Missions.
Father Murray McDermott, CR
Father Murray McDermott was ordained in 1977 and has served the church by working at Stratford Children’s Aid, L’Arche Homes, in University Campus Ministry and Pastoral Ministry. Fr. Murray has also served the Province over the years on various committees and as Provincial Superior. Fr. Murray is retired and resides at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Kitchener.
Father Dave Mowat, CR
Father Dave Mowat was ordained in 1963 and taught mathematics at St. Jerome's University. He then served in parishes in Ontario and Bermuda and chaplain to the Carmelite Sisters. He currently resides at Resurrection Manor.
Father George Nowak, CR
Father George Nowak was ordained in Chicago in 1975. He has served in Polish and English parishes, and currently resides at Sacred Heart Parish in Kitchener.
Father Phil Reilly, CR
Father Phil Reilly was ordained in 1981. He has served the community as a high school teacher and assisting in various parishes. He is currently serving as the Pastor of St. Louis Parish, Waterloo.
Father Harry Reitzel, CR
Father Harry Reitzel was ordained in 1965. He has served the community in High School educational ministry as well as in numerous parishes. He is currently retired and living at Resurrection Manor in Waterloo.
Father Ray Reitzel, CR
Father Ray Reitzel was ordained in 1961. He has served the community as a teacher and parish priest. Father Ray is currently retired and living at Resurrection Manor.
Father Sam Restivo, CR
Fr. Sam Restivo professed his religious vows in 1977 and was ordained in 1981. He has served as parish priest, vocation and formation director, licensed clinical social worker, provincial superior and hospital chaplain. He is currently residing at Resurrection Manor, Waterloo.
Father Florian Stasinski, CR
Father Florian Stasinski was ordained in 1978 in Poland. In 1983 he came to Canada and has served in parish ministry. He is currently living at Resurrection Manor in Waterloo.
Father Pawel Szymanowski, CR
Father Paul has served as archivist for our Congregation in Rome and recently obtained his doctorate in moral theology. He currently serves on the Vocation Ministry Team as its director.
Father Tim Uniac, CR
Father Tim Uniac was ordained in 1986 and has worked in parishes in Ontario and Florida. He has served as assistant to the Provincial, as Vocation Director and for 6 years in Rome as the Vicar General. Fr. Tim is currently serving as the Provincial Superior for the Canadian Province.
Father Paul Voisin, CR
Father Paul Voisin was ordained in 1977. Father Paul has served the community as a missionary, in parish churches, as Provincial Superior and Superior General. He served as Pastor of several parishes in Bermuda from 2008 - 2017. Fr. Paul is currently serving as the Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Kitchener.