Saint Lawrence Parish

Escondido, California

Rev. Malcolm Smith     Pastor

Born in Montreal, Canada in 1943.

Ordained a Catholic Priest for the Missionaries of Africa  (White Fathers) in 1969.

Served in Central Africa (Burundi) for four years; learned the language (Kirundi) and was involved in parish work.

Returned to Canada as associate and pastor in Montreal for eight years.

Again served in Africa in Tanzania and Kenya for four years. During this time, prepared for the 43rd International Eucharistic Congress in Nairobi in 1985. Wrote five books on renewal to prepared priest and religious for the Congress.

Returned to Canada and earned a diploma in Spiritual Direction as the Spiritual Renewal Center in Guelph, Ontario.

Appointed coordinator of spiritual movement for the archdiocese of Montreal, 1988-1991.
Recorded three videos (Eucharist, Holy Week and Prayer) for small group renewal sessions.

Hosted “You are Church” programs on Vision TV, Canada.

Gave parish retreats and priest retreats throughout Canada 1991-1994.