Staff & Lay Leaders

Contact Kathy

kbiasi@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 222

As Outreach Program Coordinator, Kathy manages our Friday Drop-In, provides outreach support, oversees volunteers, and heads up the St. James arm of the Faith+Hub network.

Kathy holds a BA in psychology and has an extensive background in the social service/non-profit field; including shelters, second-stage housing, outreach, and other drop-ins.

Kathy joined the Cathedral team in May 2017.

Contact Tom

tbell@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 224

Tom’s early musical education was as a boy chorister at Salisbury Cathedral, England, where in addition to singing for the daily choral services, he played the flute, violin and piano. Following his later musical studies at Durham University, Tom taught music in Oxford and London. During this time, he directed professional instrumental and choral ensembles specializing in early music. He later immigrated to Toronto, Canada, where he has lived and worked for nearly thirty years.   

Tom has been Music Director at several Anglican churches including St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, Toronto; St. Jude’s, Oakville; and for ten years at St. Paul’s Bloor Street. Tom is also an experienced teacher, particularly of children. He directed the Mississauga Children’s Choir for sixteen years; under his leadership, the choir won the CBC choral competition and toured internationally. He has also taught music at the Toronto French School for over twenty-five years.  

Tom’s choral compositions are published by G.I.A., Oxford University Press, Boosey and Hawkes, Alliance, Hinshaw, and others. 

He is married to The Right Reverend Susan, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara. They have four wonderful children.  

Contact Nathan

njeffery@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 224

He has already played for several services at St. James on Sunday afternoons, demonstrating impeccable musicianship, technical skill, and sensitivity to the liturgy. We anticipate a long and fruitful partnership with a talented and charming young church musician.

Contact Karyne

kwhalen@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 221

Karyne has joined the Cathedral team as the part-time Children, Youth, and Family Minister. She holds a BA in Youth Education & Counselling Studies from Briercrest College and Seminary, Caronport, SK. Karyne’s love for God and church ministry began at a young age growing up in a Baptist church in Oshawa where she taught Sunday School, volunteered in the nursery, was a camp counsellor, played piano for the services, sang in the choir, helped with the vulnerable in the community, was a youth leader, helped lead church services in LTC homes, to name a few. Karyne felt led to move to Christ Memorial Anglican Church in Oshawa 8 years ago where she has served as a youth pastor and Sunday school teacher. She also works as an Educational Assistant in a high school in Whitby. Karyne is committed to the spiritual development and growth of our children and youth at the Cathedral.

Contact Susan

sso@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 225

Susan joins the Cathedral with 29 years of professional experience in managing not-for-profit membership organizations. She previously worked at The Albany Club for 20 years and was the Assistant General Manager since 2014. She oversaw the club’s financial and accounting matters and was a key player in the leadership team, adding her expertise in managing operations and administration.

Susan has served in volunteer governance roles in other churches, most recently as the treasurer and a member of the Board of Trustees for another large Anglican Church. She is an active member of her parish and attends services with her husband Luke and their daughter Liz.

Contact Serena

sli@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 229

Serena joined the Cathedral in August 2023. As administrative assistant, she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Dean’s office, including the preparation of all service materials, administration for the Cathedral team, and the processing of donations.

Contact Rose

rwang@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 258

Rose joined the Cathedral as Bookkeeper in February 2022. As bookkeeper, Rose is responsible for tracking the day-to-day financial transactions in the Cathedral.

Contact Andrea

amunoz@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 231

Andrea has joined the Cathedral team focusing on Communications and assisting in the area of HR.
She has worked in communications management in Colombia, responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to achieve corporate goals. She came to Canada in 2021 to study a Diploma in Human Resources Management at George Brown College. While studying, she worked as the Student Life Ambassador to promote the college community through events, communications, and social media platforms.
Andrea is passionate about helping people and has volunteered in different communities supporting various causes such as reducing extreme poverty and working with communities of children and adults in vulnerable situations.

Contact Jim

jkotsifas@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext. 253

As Property Manager, Jim oversees all operations and maintenance of the Cathedral, the Cathedral Centre, and the Diocesan offices.
He manages the building service workers and the sextons (Tenzin Wangchok, Frank Kenyon, Walter Snow).

Contact Raisa

rkocaqi@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865, ext *824

As the Property Coordinator, Raisa works closely with the Property Manager to assist in the administration of property functions in the Cathedral and Cathedral Centre. She works in collaboration with other departments to coordinate events and daily activities. Her responsibilities focus on facilitating the efficient day-to-day operation of our building, offices and event rental spaces. Raisa returned to St. James in 2023, first as Front Desk Administrator. She served as Property Manager Assistant from 2018 – 2020.

Contact Claudia

chabib@stjamescathedral.ca

(416) 364-7865 ext *301

Claudia is responsible for managing the St. James Cathedral Event Venue.
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