A Brief History

The Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) and the Canadian Catholic Students Association (CCSA) has developed through close connections and collaboration. The International Chaplain of the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) has stated that CCCM is one of the strongest and most developed Catholic Campus Ministry/Chaplain associations in the world. This is due not only to the close chaplain/student relationship but also due to the tremendous support and leadership that the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has provided since establishing an Episcopal Liaison in 1946 and a National Chaplain (National Coordinator) in 1948.

First Catholic Universities in Canada – Université de Laval 1673 (French) and University of Ottawa 1848 (English).

1905

First Newman Club in Canada (University of Toronto) – Canadian Province of US Federation formed in 1931

1942

Canadian Newman Federation formed. Primarily Catholic Clubs on secular campuses, some Catholic colleges.

1946

Canadian Newman Movement was admitted to the International Student Organization – Pax Romana – His Eminence James Cardinal McGuigan became the first Episcopal moderator.

1948

National Chaplain named by Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

1952

Newman Canada hosted the World Pax Romana Conference in Montreal, 3,000 attendees.

1960’s

Began to have common conferences – Catholic and secular (Newman Clubs) Colleges/Universities

1970’s

CCCM and CCSA taking present form.

1980

National Coordinator/National Chaplain became full time position funded by CCCB.

1980 - 90’s

Hosting and representation at regional, national and international conferences.

1998

Received Charitable Status – Revenue Canada and Incorporated – Industry Canada

2000

CCCM Board became Executive Board, from previous Advisory capacity

2002

Hosted University Café – University Day – International Chaplain’s Forum at WYD 2002 in Toronto. Intern Assistant hired to assist National Coordinator – funding for position dependent on donations.

2003

CCSA executive restructuring at three annual fall regional conferences.

2004

National Coordinator becomes employee of the CCCM Board, previously was self- employed.

2005

CCSA National Student Leadership Conference January 2005 (Bi-lingual) More Francophone campuses inside Quebec joining the associations.

2006

Strategic Planning – Newly articulated Core Purpose:

CCCM:	Supporting campus ministry in promoting the mission of the Church in higher education.

CCSA:	Uniting students who witness to the Gospel on campus.

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