Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto
Greetings, Members of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto, we warmly invite you to join us for a celebration of our Patron’s Feast Day.
St. Thomas More, the Patron Saint of Statesmen, Politicians, Judges, and Lawyers, is honored each year with a special dinner organized by the Guild. The Feast of St. Thomas More, celebrated by the Holy Church alongside St. John Fisher each 22 June, will be celebrated early this year, with Mass and dinner on Wednesday 18 June 2025.
Please join us for the evening Mass at St. Stephen’s Chapel, 360 Bay St. #200, Toronto, ON M5H 2V6, 5:10 p.m. This will be immediately preceding the Guild’s Dinner celebration at 6:00 p.m. at the National Club. We encourage you to purchase your tickets soon, as space is limited.
St. Thomas More Feast Day Dinner
When: Wednesday 18 June 2025 – Reception at 6:00 p.m., and dinner at 6:45 p.m.
Where: The National Club, 303 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 2R1
Guest Speaker: Bishop Ivan Camilleri, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto
Topic: St. Thomas More and his influence on current legal and canonical issues
We look forward to celebrating the Thomas More Feast Day Dinner with you.
Warm Regards,
Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto
Bishop Ivan Philip Camilleri is a Maltese-Canadian prelate serving as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto since his appointment by Pope Francis on November 28, 2020. He was ordained to the episcopacy on January 25, 2021, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto.
Early Life and Education
Born on April 18, 1969, in Sliema, Malta, Bishop Camilleri immigrated to Canada with his family in 1980, settling in Mississauga, Ontario. He earned a Hons. Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University in 1991 and an MBA from the Edinburgh Business School in 1993. Prior to entering the priesthood, he worked in mergers and acquisitions holding various management positions at Bell Canada Enterprises, Nortel, and Marconi Canada.
Priestly Formation and Ministry
In 2001, Bishop Camilleri began his seminary studies at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto, obtaining a Bachelor of Sacred Theology and a Master of Divinity. He was ordained a priest on May 12, 2007, by Archbishop Thomas Collins. His first pastoral assignment was as Associate Pastor at Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga. Shortly afterward, he was asked by Cardinal Collins to obtain a Licentiate in Canon Law at The Catholic University of America, completing it in 2011.
Following his studies, he was appointed to various Curial roles within the Archdiocese of Toronto, including Vice-Chancellor of Spiritual Affairs in 2011, Chancellor of Spiritual Affairs in 2012, and Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in 2013. He also served as a Judge at the Toronto Regional Tribunal and as a sessional lecturer at St. Augustine’s Seminary.
Episcopal Ministry
As Auxiliary Bishop, Bishop Camilleri oversees the Western Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese, encompassing 72 parishes in the western part of Toronto and the Regional Municipality of Peel-Dufferin. He also serves as Vicar for Consecrated Life, and Liaison for Liturgy. In 2024 Cardinal Leo asked Bishop Camilleri to additionally resume his previous roles as Chancellor of Spiritual Affairs, Moderator of the Curia and Vicar General. Bishop Camilleri is also the Moderator of the Canadian Appeal Tribunal for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops since 2021.
Episcopal Motto and Coat of Arms
Bishop Camilleri’s episcopal motto is Servite Domino in lætitia (“Serve the Lord with gladness”), drawn from Psalm 100:2, reflecting his commitment to joyful service. His coat of arms incorporates symbols representing his Maltese heritage, Canadian identity, and dedication to faith and service