New Chaplain Begins Ministry at HCHC

Boston, MA— There's a new chaplain on the Holy Hill, though certainly not a new face. With great joy, the HCHC community welcomed the Very Reverend Archimandrite Bartholomew Mercado back to campus. An alumnus of the beloved 'scholi,' Father Bartholomew completed his undergraduate studies at Hellenic College and earned both an M.Div and Th.M (the highest degree awarded by HCHC) at the School of Theology before proceeding to Rome, Italy to pursue doctoral studies at the Pontifical Oriental Institute.

Fr. Bartholomew officially commenced his duties with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy in the school's historic Memorial Chapel on Sunday August 21, 2022. Academically trained as a Canonist, he will also instruct the graduate school's Canon Law courses.

Archimandrite Bartholomew succeeds the Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Kouremetis who also serves as Dean of Students, as chaplain of HCHC. Fr. Michael is staying on board at HCHC, focusing on his ministry as Dean of Students.