McMaster Chaplaincy Centre
Part of the Spiritual Care and Learning Centre
MUSC RM 231
Meet the Chaplains
Click a Chaplain to learn more about each ministry here at McMaster!
Rev. Allison Barrett
Allison is our Ecumenical Chaplain at McMaster. Ordained in the Unitarian Universalist faith, Allison draws a wide and embracing circle around what constitutes spiritual care and brings an attitude of radical hospitality to her role as Ecumenical Chaplain.
A member of the McMaster community for many years, with experience in parish, hospital and campus settings, Allison believes in the power of Love to heal, overcome, illuminate and inspire. She cares deeply about inclusion, equity, diversity and justice within our human family and for our fellow life on Mother Earth. Allison also works with her Therapy Dog Biscuit to bring affection and comfort to those in need (including stressed-out students!) and looks forward to welcoming all members of the McMaster community during her time as Ecumenical Chaplain.
Allison has a BA in Religious Studies, a Master of Divinity from the University of Toronto and has served churches in Boston, Toronto and Hamilton. For more information on the Ecumenical Chaplaincy at Mac, check out the FAQ!
Dr. Michael Fallon
Michael is our Christian Reformed Chaplain who loves to discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and joys of life. One of the things he relishes the most - meeting students over a cup of coffee and listening to their stories.
A lover of learning, and the University, Michael believes that all of life is sacred and that the truths that arise out of the university have their origins in the person of Jesus Christ in whom all things cohere.
In addition to loving the Creator and His son, Michael is passionate about the creator’s beautiful but broken creation. A mountaineer, ORCA Expedition Leader and Wilderness guide, Michael has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys introducing students to some of the beautiful places that he has discovered in his wanderings.
Michael has a Ph. D from the University of Guelph and an M.A., from the University of Toronto. Michael is the Director of ‘All Things’ the CRC Ministry @ McMaster. To learn more, check out the All Things website!
Rev. Gregory Ogorzalek
Gregory (Grzegorz) Ogorzalek is our Roman Catholic Chaplain for McMaster University and lives across the street at the Canadian Martyrs Parish and Student Centre. He was born and raised in Poland and arrived in Canada in August 2021.
Gregory has worked with students in a variety of settings. In 2015 he completed his doctorate in the Theology of Spirituality at the Catholic University of Lublin. His area of research focused on the life and legacy of Henri Nouwen, the Dutch/Canadian spiritual writer and speaker.
Gregory is interested in the honest spiritual search for meaning and God in the modern world. He is also trained in psychodrama and has had the opportunity to experience pastoral life in parish settings in England, the USA and Canada.
His hobbies include photography, film production and editing, modern film and social media.
To learn more about Father Gregory and Canadian Martyrs, check out the Canadian Martyrs website!
Upcoming Events
Check out all the Chaplaincy Events going on below!
Contact Us
DROP IN OFFICE HOURS
Monday/Friday: 10am-3:30PM
Tuesday: 10am-3:45PM
Wednesday: 10am-4:00PM
Thursday: 12pm-4:30PM
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the Chaplaincy, an upcoming event, making a donation, or just want to get connected, please fill out the form below. If you’d like to contact our office administrator, or a particular chaplain, feel free to reach out to them with the information below!
Nathan Visser
Office Administrator
chaplain@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 ext. 24207
Allison Barrett
Ecumenical Chaplain
barretam@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 ext. 24127
Michael Fallon
Reformed Chaplain
fallonm@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 ext. 24123
Father Gregory
Catholic Chaplain
gogorzalek@hamiltondiocese.com
905-525-9140 ext. 24208
McMaster University Student Centre - RM 231
Hamilton, ON
1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4S4
