The Cathedral is a symbol of God's presence and love in the city. It has a three-fold mission: to provide a spiritual sanctuary and a place of worship in the fullness of the liturgical tradition of the Anglican Church; to offer a welcoming hospitality to everyone, healing, hope, and opportunities to learn so that together we can build a community in a troubled world; and to provide, as the seat of the Diocesan Bishop, a focal point for his ministry in the life of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto.

The Cathedral Church of St James in Toronto, Ontario, is the oldest congregation in the city.

Clergy

Dean The Very Rev. Dr Douglas A. Stoute Vicar The Rev. Canon Fr David Brinton, OGS Curate The Rev. Rylan Montgomery Assistant The Rev. Dr Lisa Wang

A Very Brief History

• 1797 York Church established
• 1807 Wooden church built
• 1828 Church dedicated to St. James
• 1833 Stone church built
• 1839 St. James becomes a Cathedral
• 1849 Fire destroys the Cathedral
• 1865 Bells installed
• 1875 Spire completed
• 1910 Parish House opened
• 1997 Change-ringing bells installed
• 1997 Bicentenary celebrated