St. John the Compassionate Mission is dedicated to outreach and care for vulnerable individuals and families in Toronto, especially those living in poverty or on the margins – all are welcome!
We’re an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Diocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, serving under the Omophorion of Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa (ACROD). (See our history and mission.)

Hours of service – everyone is welcome!

Loss of a Friend...

The Community of St John The Compassionate Mission in solidarity with Sant’Egidio morns the loss of Guglielmo Tuccimei, 73, who was hit by a car on Friday afternoon a few steps from the soup kitchen in Via Dandolo (Rome), where he had been going for many years to welcome those who needed not only food but also a friend who would receive and listen to them. He was known to hundreds of homeless people in Rome, he had been a guarantee of humanity for them since 1983, when he began to visit Rome’s train stations and bring them food. Since 1988 until yesterday afternoon, he was inextricably linked to the soup kitchen in Via Dandolo, of which he was one of the founders. And let us also not forget his service to the people in Regina Coeli prison, whom he used to visit regularly. Memory Eternal!

Euthanasia in Canada

• We are co-sponsoring a ‘Euthanasia Healing Retreat’ on Wednesday, November 19, at the Mission. For more information and to register, see this Compassionate Community Care web page.
• Further to our October 29 education evening regarding euthanasia in Canada, the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto has made an information sheet available, titled “It’s Time To Talk: Facts about Palliative Care, Conscience Rights, and Faith-based Health Care Facilities.” It’s available from their web site.

St. John’s eco market – 740 Queen Street East

After years of waiting we have finally a new home for our Thrift Store.

The new building has been dedicated to Father Frank Miloro (photo at right, with his wife Pani Connie Miloro).

Father Miloro faithfully served the Cathedral Parish for twenty-eight years, first as Assistant to Protopresbyter John Yurchisin and then as Dean, while at the same time serving as Diocesan Chancellor, Secretary to Metropolitan Nicholas and Bishop Gregory, Dean of Christ the Saviour Seminary, and Dean of the Johnstown Deanery.

Father Frank has distinguished himself through the years as being a model priest. In his official duties, he was always kind and helpful to the Mission since its reception into the diocese. No matter how burdensome his pastoral and diocesan responsibilities might have been, he has always conducted himself with grace and Christ-like love and compassion. He will always be remembered for the tender care and support he and his entire family extended to Metropolitan Nicholas during the time of his illness and repose, and for his steady hand in guiding the Diocese during the difficult days of discerning the Will of God for a successor to Metropolitan Nicholas.

It is an honor for us that Father Frank accepted this dedication.

Join us this fall for our weekly study programs

Our Psalms study is held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., via Zoom. For registration, e-mail us at info@stjohnsmission.org.

Our BRIDGES program is held Wednesday nights at 155 Broadview. We read about and study the Orthodox faith, facilitated by Father Nicolaie, with guest speakers. The evenings start at 6:30 p.m., followed by compline at 8:00 p.m.

Two videos about the community at St. John’s

1) Narrated by Father Nicolaie, this 3½-minute video gives an introduction to the mission and people of the St. John’s community.

2) This 3-minute video introduces the viewer to the people and activities of the Mission’s affiliate in Scarborough, Good Neighbours Drop-In.

We are grateful to Peter for volunteering his time and skill.

Contact us to find out more about how you can contribute as a volunteer with the Mission or Good Neighbours.