Rev'd Canon Michael Wallace

JP, BA, BTheol, MPhil, PhD

Fr. Michael has been the vicar of All Saints Church and Selwyn College chaplain and since mid-2010. He has worked with students for many years; from 2004-2010, he was General Secretary of the World Student Christian Federation in Geneva, Switzerland. He has degrees in Arts and Theology from Otago and a Master of Philosophy (in ecumenics) from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD (in liturgical inculturation) from Australian Catholic University.

Fr. Michael is married to Julanne Clarke-Morris and they have three children. The family live in the Vicarage beside All Saints' church halls and behind the Warden's Lodge.

Fr. Michael has been a member of the New Zealand Youth Choir and Voices New Zealand. He has also been a Choral Scholar at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin and a member of the Capping Sextet. He is a keen supporter of the musical life of the College.

The chaplain is there to support Selwyn students and staff. He leads the special Selwyn services that are an important part of the College’s calendar. 

If you need someone to speak to or to reflect with, no matter what your faith, the chaplain is there for you.

Fr. Michael is a Justice of the Peace, and is happy to offer JP services to the college community.

Please feel free to speak with Fr. Michael when you see him around the college, or make a time to meet by Facebook Messenger, email or phone.

Email: [email protected] 
Telephone: (03) 477 8300