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Joseph, Son of David

Sister Doreen’s Reflections On March 19, 2024 we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph. We don’t often ponder the role that Joseph plays, and yet it is a pivotal part in the story of Jesus.  Though we don’t

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Holy Week Liturgies

You are warmly invited to join us for this year’s Holy Week Liturgies. We begin with Palm Sunday and end with our Easter Sunday Celebration. Attend one, or all of the liturgies. All are welcome. Please see below for details.

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No Greater Love

Sister Doreen’s Reflections Make Yourself At Home In My Love.“Love one another just as I have loved you, for there is no greater love, than to lay down your life for a friend.” (John 14:12-13) We hear over and over

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My Exiled People

Sister Doreen’s Reflections The Anglican Canadian Church Calendar 2024 has as its overall theme this year “All Things Created”. The March Scripture Theme is Amos 9:14:  “I will restore the fortunes of my exiled people. They will rebuild the ruined

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Music and Murder Fundraiser

In support of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine’s Guest House Renovation When: April 13, 2024 Doors open: 7:00 pm Performance starts: 7:30 pm Where:  Snell Hall at St. James Cathedral (King and Church Streets, Toronto) Tickets:  Available until sold

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SSJD COVID-19 PROTOCOL NOTICE

Mask-wearing for guests and visitors is now optional, until further notice.  Guests and visitors will be screened for symptoms (cough, sore throat, etc) when arriving.  We strongly encourage updated COVID vaccinations.

COMPANIONS PROGRAM: IN-PERSON OR ONLINE.

Spend a year in God’s Rhythm. Do you want to experience life in community, learn more about prayer, serve others, and take monastic values out into the world?

A Home For The Heart Capital Campaign

Click the button to learn more about the Guest House Renovations and to donate.

Thank you for your support!

Prayer Requests

Do you have prayer requests that you would like to share with the Sisters?

The Sisters will remember your intentions in a special way for a week during their daily worship.

Submit intentions to: prayersplease@ssjd.ca

Meditation Group

Come away and rest awhile.

Whether you are a beginner in contemplative prayer, or a seasoned contemplative, we welcome you to join our online meditation group.

When: Sundays at 7:30pm EST 
Cost: Free.

To join us, or to find out more, please email communications@ssjd.ca

Upcoming Events

All retreats and quiet days at St. John’s Convent take place in the milieu of a contemporary monastic community which has a daily rhythm of prayer. All guests are invited to take part in the daily Eucharist, and those staying overnight may like to join us in the Divine Office (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline).

Coping in a World Gone Mad Quiet Day

“…convince me, once again that the vastness of this universe is a comfort to me, somehow. ” Kate Bowler Retreat format:               In-person Date:                                Saturday April 20, 2024Arrive

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