Honouring 2025 graduates, scholarship awardees, and honourary degree recipients
St John's College Convocation on Sunday, November 2nd
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, St John’s College community members will come together to recognize the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating members, along with students, fellows, and alumni who have made meaningful contributions to the College. This year, St John’s College is proud to support students across the University of Manitoba by awarding over $200,000 in scholarships and bursaries!
The day’s celebration will begin with the Founder’s Day Service at the St John’s Chapel, a time to reflect on the history of the College and remember those who legacies continue to inspire us. Afterward, alumni will gather in the Robert Schultz Galleria for a luncheon recognizing Johnians who graduated 25, 40, 50 and 60 years ago.
The afternoon Convocation Ceremony will then highlight the heart of the day: recognizing this year’s scholarship and bursary recipients, and conferring honours on outstanding members of our community:
- Dr. Karla Jessen Williamson, B.Ed., P.B.Dip.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D — Doctor of Canon Law (honoris causa)
- The Right Reverend Chad McCharles, O.S.B.Cn — Doctor of Divinity (jure dignatatis)
- The Right Reverend Geoffrey Woodcroft, Construction Technician, B.A., M.Div., D.D. — Honourary Fellowship
- Mrs. Jocelyn (Burgess) Barnard, B.Sc., B.S.W. — Honourary Fellowship
The College is proud to celebrate the success and service of its members and friends, and looks forward to an inspiring day of connection in both the St John’s College Chapel and Robert Schultz Galleria.