Past Leadership
Establishing, developing and advancing the work of Canada’s only women’s university is a bold endeavor and would not have been possible without the remarkable courage of Brescia’s dedicated leaders. In 1920, Mother St. Anne Lachance charted a strong course for Brescia, becoming the University’s first leader (then known as Dean). Since then, twelve distinguished women have held the role of Principal and have made a lasting mark on the University’s campus and community.
Mother St. Anne Lachance
Principal Emerita
1920 – 1930 and 1933 – 1938
Mother Immaculate Dwyer
Principal Emerita
1930 – 1933
Mother Francis Clare Connor
Principal Emerita
1938 – 1939
Mother St. James Hickey
Principal Emerita
1939 – 1945 and 1947 – 1956
Mother Marie Rosier
Principal Emerita
1945 – 1947 and 1956 – 1963
Sister Dominica Dietrich
Principal Emerita
1963 – 1969
Sister Arleene Walker
Principal Emerita
1969-1974
Sister Frances Ryan
Principal Emerita
1974 – 1977
Sister Dolores Kuntz
Principal Emerita
1977 – 1999
Dr. Theresa Topic
Principal Emerita
1999 – 2008
Dr. Colleen Hanycz
Principal Emerita
2008 – 2015
Dr. Susan Mumm