Rev. Giuseppe Scollo

BIOGRAPHY

Fr. Giuseppe Scollo was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Toronto in 2007. After completing his doctoral studies in biblical theology, he joined the academic and formation faculty of St. Augustine’s in 2018. He served as an Associate Pastor at St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish (Brampton), from 2007 to 2008, as the Vice-Rector of the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, from 2018 to 2021, and as the Pastor of St. Clare's Parish (Toronto), from 2021 to 2023. Fr. Scollo currently teaches a number of courses in biblical theology, including Introductions to both NT and OT. In addition to his responsibilities at St. Augustine’s, Fr. Scollo is actively involved in ongoing catechetical instruction and pastoral work for the Archdiocese of Toronto in a number of areas related to the Word of God and the New Evangelization, is a full member of several biblical associations (e.g., ABI, CSBS and CBA) as well as a much-admired and sought-after speaker for Lenten Missions, Retreats, Presentations, Workshops, and Keynote Addresses, throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS / SELECTED AREAS OF SERVICE / PASTORAL WORK

Publications

Giuseppe G. Scollo, “Joseph Ratzinger, Dei Verbum, and the Interpretation of Sacred Scripture ‘Sub Lumine Fidei,’” Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture 29, No. 1 (2026): 32-71.

Giuseppe G. Scollo, “The Lion/Lamb of God and the Messiah ben Joseph/ben David: The Impact of the Living and Dynamic Tradition of the Church on the Interpretation of the Word of God.” Teologia 99, No. 2 (2024): 266-300. [Revised and Updated Version]

Giuseppe G. Scollo, “The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Luke 16,16 in Context.” In Pr. Ioan Mihoc and Pr. Iosif Stancovici (eds.), Fides quae per caritatem operatur: Studii biblice. Ed. a 2-a, reviz. şi adăug. Iaşi (România): Editura Doxologia, 2023, 40-55.

Giuseppe G. Scollo, “The Lion/Lamb of God and the Messiah ben Joseph/ben David: The Impact of the Living and Dynamic Tradition of the Church on the Interpretation of the Word of God.” In P. Lovrick (ed.), For Love of the Church: A Festschrift on the Interests and Accomplishments of His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins. Toronto, ON: Novalis, 2022, 8-40.

Exegetical and Theological-Pastoral Thematic Notes, in La Bibbia: Scrutate le scritture. Versione Ufficiale CEI. Cinisello Balsamo, MI: Edizioni San Paolo, 2020 (available also in Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish editions).

Giuseppe G. Scollo, The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Luke 16,16 in Context. WUNT II/485. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2019.

Workshops / Presentations / Keynote Addresses

• "The 'Hermeneutics of Faith' by Joseph Ratzinger: Meeting the Word of God in the words of men."

• "Speak, Lord, your Servant is Listening – Learning to Hear God’s Voice on Life’s Journey."

• "The Jubilee Year of Hope (2025): Old Testament Roots, New Testament Fulfillment, and Ecclesial Practice."

• "Our Servant Apostolate as Deacons."

• "Our Prophetic Call as Priests." 

• "The Theology of the Body and the Jubilee."

• "The 'Sacred Scriptures' & the 'Word of God.'" 

• "'The Door of Faith' (Acts 14:27)."

• "The Severe Lasting Harm of Pornography."

• "Encountering Christ."

• "The Dialogue of the Christian."

• "The Holy Spirit and Mary."

• "The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God (Lk 16:16)."

• "Word of God and Faith."

• "Human Sexuality and Family Life."

• "Novissimi."