The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine

Diocese of Toronto | Anglican Church of Canada

The Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine

A MONASTIC COMMUNITY WITHIN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent: The Prodigal Son

By Sr. Constance Joanna Gefvert, SSJD Joshua 5.9-12, Psalm 322 Corinthians 5.16-21, Luke 15.1-3, 11b-32 The gospel this morning is so familiar that it’s easy to gloss over it and

The Love of Learning and the Desire for God

Trinity College one-week Summer Intensive The Love of Learning and the Desire for God How can the Rule of Benedict (the 6th-century inspiration for the 16th-century Book of Common Prayer)

Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent: Hope Amongst Fear and Suffering

by Sr. Constance Joanna Gefvert, SSJDIsaiah 55.1-9, Ps 63.1-81 Corinthians 10.1-13, Luke 13.1-9 From Amnesty International Every Friday the Dean of Divinity at Trinity, Chris Brittain, emails a reflection to

Tree of Life – Give us Eyes to See

Sr. Doreen, SSJD Microsoft Stock Images Give us eyes to see you clearly; make us children of your light.Give us hearts to live more nearly as your gospel shining bright,

Tree of Life – Living Water of Salvation

By Sr. Doreen, SSJD Living Water of salvation, be the fountain of each soul;Springing up in new creation, flow in us and make us whole, flow in us and make

Join us for Holy Week Services at Saint John's Convent

Celebrate with us!

May 6th, 2025 at 11:30am

Reverend Mother

Thanksgiving and Installation Service

Companions Program

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?
In-person and online programs offered.

Women at a Crossroads

A program that helps women discern where God may be calling them, through engaging in classes and discussions about Christian life and vocation, receiving personal guidance in deepening their prayer life and sharing the life of a Christian community committed to a balanced life of prayer, service, study, rest, and recreation.

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!

Creative Musings From The Convent (Reflections)

Home to Sr. Doreen’s weekly Saturday reflections!

Creative Musings From The Convent Books For Sale!

Do you enjoy Sr. Doreen’s weekly reflections?

Take them home with you to enjoy again and again!

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 Saint 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).

About Us

The Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine is a contemporary expression of the religious life for women within the Anglican Church of Canada. We were founded in Toronto in 1884. Our Mother House, Saint John’s Convent, continues to be in Toronto.

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