About Me
I am currently working as a Chaplaincy Leader at St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School in Hammond (near Ottawa), Ontario, Canada.
The Early Years (1977-1997)
I, Andrew Jonathan Korvemaker, was born on November 14, 1977, in St. Albert, Alberta. I grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan. I studied at Deshaye Elementary School (1982-1991) and Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School (1991-1995). After high school I studied Electronic Systems Engineering at the University of Regina (1995-1997).
Companions of the Cross (1997-2002)
For five years (1997-2002), I studied as a seminarian with a community of priests based in Ottawa, Ontario called the Companions of the Cross. While with them I spent a year in formation at their farm (Assumption Farm) in Combermere, Ontario (it is located about two miles up the road from Madonna House), a year studying Philosophy at the Dominican College (1998), a year studying at Carleton University (1999-2000), and one year studying Theology at Saint Paul University (2000-2001). I spent my final year with the Companions serving with NET Ministries of Canada (2001-2002).
St. Joseph Seminary (2002-2005)
In 2002 I felt called to leave the Companions to serve back home, so I moved to Edmonton to study at St. Joseph Seminary as a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Regina. For two years (2002-2004), I studied Theology at Newman Theological College. I then spent one year (2004-2005) doing a pastoral internship at St. Gerard’s Parish in Yorkton. Shortly after finishing my internship I discerned that God was calling me to the laity and after much prayer decided to leave the seminary in October, 2005.
Newman Theological College (2005-2007)
After leaving the seminary I spent the next two years finishing my theology degree (Master of Divinity) at NTC in preparation for ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, during which time I also worked at the college as their primary tech support. I finally finished my degree in June, 2007.
Marriage (2007)
On June 30, 2007, Jane and I were married in Prince George, BC. She and I met while studying together at Newman, and I think she’s awfully nice.
Following the wedding I worked as a Pastoral Assistant at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.