Terrence Thomas Prendergast

Terrence Thomas Prendergast (19 February 1944 –) is a Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ottawa–Cornwall.

Terrence Prendergast in 2015

Quotes

• We Jesuits always have to remember that most Catholics are not Jesuits — a fact we tend to overlook sometimes. Our spirituality is not for everyone — perhaps hard to say, but so true. For me, becoming a bishop was a real change, for then I had to recognize the whole spectrum of theologies, spiritualties, ministries and charisms present in the diocese entrusted to me. Through this I came to realize what a great gift doctrine is for the Church, enabling it to be one, holy, and catholic.
  • German Communion discussion ‘puzzling’: Ottawa archbishop (25 May 2018) The B.C. Catholic