Advent 2025 Newsletter

From the Principal: Compassionate, Courageous, and Creative

Principal Jesse Zink reflects on Advent and Dio’s new plan to form compassionate, courageous, and creative Christian leaders.

Du directeur: Compatissant, courageux et créatif

Le principal Jesse Zink réfléchit à l’Avent et au nouveau plan de Dio pour former des leaders chrétiens compatissants et courageux.

When Curiosity Shapes a Path: From Political Dreams to Pastoral Calling

Kieran Cabana reflects on how academic curiosity led him to theology, and ultimately, a calling to serve God and community.

Reconnecting with a Lifelong Call – Nathan Zwicker’s in Ministry Year

Balancing ministry, family, and learning, Nathan Zwicker is discovering new ways to integrate theory with practice while engaging with students from diverse church traditions.

Walking with Others: Kelsey Cunningham’s Journey Toward Chaplaincy

Kelsey Cunningham’s journey at Dio weaves together faith, healing, and holistic care. Inspired by her sister’s experience with cancer, she’s exploring chaplaincy as a way to walk with others through life’s most tender moments.

Ministry in Action: Serving with Authenticity and Hope

For Marie Silvenie Chéry, ministry is a journey of learning and service. Through her training at Montreal Dio and work at Grace United Church, she strives to minister with authenticity, compassion, and hope, accompanying others in faith and community.

Ministère en action: Marie-Silvenie Chéry, servir avec authenticité et espérance

Pour Marie Silvenie Chéry, le ministère est un chemin d’apprentissage et de service. Grâce à sa formation au Collège théologique diocésain de Montréal et à son engagement à l’Église Unie de la Grâce, elle s’efforce de servir avec authenticité, compassion et espérance, en accompagnant les autres dans la foi et la vie communautaire.