Cornell, Rev. Robert

Rev. Robert Cornell was born on Feb. 15, 1942 in Montreal, Quebec to Ernest R. Cornell and Vivian Burnham. He attended a highschool run by the Presentation Brothers in Montebollo Quebec from 1954 to 1957 and then attended Resurrection College in Kitchener Ontario from 1963-1966 to study Philosopy. He attended the University of Montreal's Grand Seminary between 1966 and 1970 where he obtained his theological training. Rev. Cornell was ordained on May 23, 1970 in St. Patrick’s Church, Montreal by Archbishop Paul Gregoire.

From 1970-1972 he helf the position of Curate at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Montreal, Quebec. From 1972-1975 he served as a Chaplain for John F. Kennedy High School (also likely in Quebec), from 1975-1987 he served as Military Chaplain on various Bases. In 1987-1989 he served as Pastor at St. Luke’s Parish in Montreal Quebec.

In 1989 he was transferred to the Archdiocese of Edmonton where he served as Administrator of St. Anthony’s Parish in Drayton Valley (1998-1993). On March 17, 1993 he was Incardinated in the Edmonton Presbyterate and appointed Pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish, Drayton Valley and attached Mission of Tomahawk. From 1995-1996 he served as Pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, Gibbons and Redwater. From 1996-1997 Rev. Cornell took a sabbatical year. Returning from sabbatical he was appointed Pastor at St. Pius X Parish Edmonton and on Sep. 1, 1998 assume the duty of St. Angela Parish.

Rev. Cornell retired in 1998 and returned to Montreal.