Fr. Nicholas Meisl

Assistant Professor, St. Mark's and Corpus Christi Colleges

Education

• PhD, Theology and Religion, Durham University (2025)
• SSL, Pontifical Biblical Institute (2018)
• STB, Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (2012)
• BA, Seminary of Christ the King (2007)
• BASc, Honours, Engineering Physics, Simon Fraser University (2005)

Teaching and Research

At St. Mark's and Corpus Christi Colleges, Fr. Nick teaches New Testament and Old Testament studies. He is excited to introduce students to the richness and complexity of Sacred Scripture, the historical context in which these writings were composed, and how these ancient texts speak to our contemporary circumstances. His current research focuses on the Apostle Paul's eschatological outlook, particularly as it has been shaped by his reflections on Gen 1–3, and the place he assigns to marriage in the eschaton.

Fr. Nick was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Vancouver in 2013. As part of his formation, he spent several years with the Missionary of Charity Fathers, serving in various ministries in Tijuana, Mexico City, and Rome. In addition to teaching at St. Mark's and Corpus Christi Colleges, he serve as Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in New Westminster.

Select Conference Presentations and Publications

“Gen 1–3 According to Paul and the Silver Screen” . The Promise of Christian Education Past, Present, Future. Vancouver, BC. May 2, 2025.

"Pharisees and Jonah Syndrome: Pope Francis, Biblical Interpretation, and Jewish-Catholic Dialogue". Pope Francis and the Future of the Church: Prospects and Challenges for Renewal. Vancouver, BC. May 5, 2023.

"Paradise Regained: Recapitulation in the Apocalypse of Moses and LXX Isaiah". Society of Biblical Literature. Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. November 22, 2022.

"Children of God: Eschatological Childhood in Paul". Society of Biblical Literature. Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. November 21, 2022.

"What Was Moses Shown on Mt. Sinai?" Canadian Society of Biblical Studies. Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC. June 3, 2019.

With Akihiko Hirata and Kosugi Toshihiko. “High-Directivity Photonic Emitter Using Photodiode Module Integrated With HEMT Amplifier for 10-Gbit/s Wireless Link.” Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions 52, no. 8 (2004): 1843-1850.

Professional Societies

• Canadian Society of Biblical Studies
• Society of Biblical Literature