President Emeritae
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 leader. 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 our current first President, Dr. Lauretta Frederking, all have made a lasting mark on the University’s campus and community.
Mother St. Anne Lachance
1920 – 1930 and 1933 – 1938
Mother Immaculate Dwyer
1930 – 1933
Mother Francis Clare Connor
1938 – 1939
Mother St. James Hickey
1939 – 1945 and 1947 – 1956
Mother Marie Rosier
1945 – 1947 and 1956 – 1963
Sister Dominica Dietrich
1963 – 1969
Sister Arleene Walker
1969-1974
Sister Frances Ryan
1974 – 1977
Sister Dolores Kuntz
1977 – 1999
Dr. Theresa Topic
1999 – 2008
Dr. Colleen Hanycz
2008 – 2015
Dr. Susan Mumm