Dr Mark Richards received his Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome in June 2018. On his return to New Zealand, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In this video clip he talks about life, death, love and community as a husband, father, scholar and man of faith.

Mark is a founding member of the governing Council for The Catholic Institute and a highly regarded tertiary teacher. Mark is married to Kate and father of Ed, John and Leo. 

Kiko Mataele, Lui Lorenc-Lafou and Metua Tengaru share their experiences as students at TCI.