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Food for the Soul

Experience the peace and rhythm of a monastic community in the heart of Toronto.

Whether coming for a guided silent retreat, enjoying a Quiet Day on the Convent grounds, or escaping the noise of our busy lives with a personal stay, find your peace with the Sisterhood’s spirit of service and hospitality.

The Guest House is now booking!

After more than two years of renovations, the Guest House is now booking guided retreats and individual stays for 2026 and beyond. Save your spot in one of our upcoming retreats!

Spiritual director Greg Kennedy speaks with a guest.
Our newly updated Saint Aidan double room.
The exterior of the Guest House.
The renovated fireplace in the Ascension common room.
Explore our upcoming retreats

For more information on booking a retreat, contact Jeanette, Guest House Manager.

By email: guesthouse@ssjd.ca

By phone: 416-226-2201 ext. 305.

Events Calendar

Please familiarize yourself with our Guest House event policies.

2026 Preview

DateTypeRetreat LeaderTopic
March 20 – 22RetreatSr. ConnieRule of Life
April 1 -5Holy Week RetreatSr. Doreen“Entering into the Bright Darkness, the Loud Silence of the Triduum”
April 24 – 26WorkshopDr. Wanda MalcolmGrief Workshop
May 15 – 17RetreatTatiana SalibaMindfulness Retreat
June 6Quiet DaySr. DorothyLabyrinth Quiet Day
June 9 – 17RetreatGreg KennedySilent Ignatian Retreat
June 13Quiet DayTBDGarden Quiet Day
June 25Day RetreatCelia McBrideSacred Silliness: Playing is Praying
July 11Quiet DayTBDGarden Quiet Day
July 30 – August 7RetreatGreg KennedySilent Directed Retreat
August 8Quiet DayTBDGarden Quiet Day
September 15 – 17RetreatRalph BenmerguiFrom Ageing to Saging
September 26Quiet DayTBDGarden Quiet Day
October 8 – 16RetreatGreg KennedySilent Directed Retreat
November 13 – 15RetreatMichael HigginsOn Thomas Merton
November 27 – 30RetreatTBDEnter Advent Quietly
December 5Quiet DayTBDAdvent Quiet Day
December 23 – 25RetreatSr. ConnieChristmas Retreat
December 31 – January 1, 2027RetreatSr. ElizabethNew Year’s Retreat