Outreach
Kathy Biasi
Outreach Manager
Contact Kathy
(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.
Music
Thomas Bell
Music Director & Organist
Contact Tom
(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.
Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
Karyne Whalen
Children, Youth, and Family Minister
Contact Karyne
(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.
Administration & Finance
Susan So
Executive Director
Contact Susan
(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.
Serena Li
Administrative Assistant, Dean’s Office
Contact Serena
(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.
Rose Wang
Bookkeeper
Contact Rose
(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.
Andrea Munoz
Communications & HR
Contact Andrea
(416) 364-7865, ext. 231
Andrea has experience in HR and communications management across various industries in Colombia, including manufacturing, services, hotels, restaurants, and banking. She has collaborated with multiple stakeholders to achieve corporate objectives.
In 2021, she moved to Canada to pursue a Diploma in Human Resource Management at George Brown College. While studying, she served as a Student Life Ambassador at GBC, promoting the college community to various stakeholders through events, communications, and social media. Andrea is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and has volunteered in various communities, supporting a diverse range of causes
Property
Jim Kotsifas
Property Manager
Contact Jim
(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).
Raisa Kocaqi
Property Coordinator
Contact Raisa
(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.
Event Operations
Claudia Habib
Event Manager
Contact Claudia
(416) 364-7865 ext *301
Claudia is responsible for managing the St. James Cathedral Event Venue.
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Cathedral Governance
Cathedral Wardens
David Gates
People’s Warden
Kate Uchendu
Rector’s Warden
Sandra Mowat
Deputy People’s Warden
Sarah McKinnon
Deputy Rector’s Warden
Mary Hopperton
Assistant Deputy People’s Warden
Bob Hart
Assistant Deputy Rector’s Warden
Contact: wardens@stjamescathedral.ca
Cathedral Council Members: Denny Creighton, Matt Jaeger, Richard Harrop, Sarah Rodrigues, Stanley Baptiste, Angela David, Colleen Cardillo, Carol Kysela, Christian Kingsmill, Louis Nettleton.
Ex-Officio Council Members: Susan So (Operations), The Dean, The Vicar
Lay Delegates to Synod: Ruth Davis, Rob Haines, Irene Bailey, David Hedley, Elizabeth Hartman.
Synod Alternates: Peter Dawes and Marie Crosta
Parochial Tribunal: Edwin Hawken, Mary Jane Tuthill.
Lay Leaders
To get in touch with Cathedral Lay Leaders, please contact the main office.
Altar Guild: Yosola Adeoye
Book Club: Ruth Davis
Carillon Bells: Annie Odom
Change Ringers: Dan Tregunno
Education for Ministry Mentor: Carol Kysela
Greeters: Yvonne Joseph
Health Council: Roger Pearce
Servers & Sacristans: Paul Seddon, Leslie Laing
Sidespersons: Philippa Campsie, Wairimu Nduati
Stewards (9:00am): Rob Haines
York Group: Sandra Mowat
