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Fr. Scott McCaig

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Fr. Scott McCaig, CC, is from Kamloops British Columbia Canada. He entered into full communion with the Catholic Church in 1987, and joined the Companions of the Cross in 1989 in Ottawa.  He obtained an undergraduate degree in History from Carleton University in Ottawa, a Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology and a Masters of Divinity degree from the University of Toronto (Toronto School of Theology). He was ordained to the holy priesthood in 1995. He has served as an Associate Pastor, Parish Administrator, Hospital Chaplain, Director of Formation for the Companions of the Cross. He is presently serving as General Superior of the Society.  

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