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We are here for you...because of you. St. Hospice also provides relief and support for caregivers of those who are ill.

Joseph's Hospice provides palliative and bereavement support to hundreds of individuals and their families living in London and surrounding area. Hospice is a refuge on the journey of life that is the most difficult to imagine- a life threatening illness or the eventuality of dying.

11/17/2025

🎄 The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those grieving, it can feel anything but.

Everywhere you look, there are reminders to be joyful — music, lights, gatherings — yet your world feels quieter now. The chair at the table is empty, traditions feel different, and the person who made this season special isn’t here.

Grief has a way of showing up in the small moments — the silence after a song, the missing laughter, the space they once filled. 💔 If this season feels heavy, please know you’re not alone.

If you find yourself feeling this way, we’d love to welcome you to our Coping with Grief Through the Holidays session. This session offers a supportive space to share, reflect, and explore ways to honour your loss while finding comfort and meaning during the holiday season. Join us for compassionate conversation, practical strategies, and connection with others who understand.

🗓️ Date: December 10
⏰ Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: St. Joseph’s Hospice of London
💛 Open to anyone navigating grief during the holidays

For more information or to register, please contact:
📧 admin.assistant@sjhospicelondon.com
📞 519-931-3474

You don’t have to face the holidays alone — join us and find support, understanding, and connection.

11/14/2025

Mary Lou was able to be just a daughter at the end of her mom’s life instead of a caregiver.

Donor generosity provided comfort to Mary Lou and her family as they walked alongside her mom during her end-of-life journey. Because of supporters like you, residents—just like Mary Lou’s mom—are able to experience peaceful, well-equipped suites designed to bring calm, dignity, and ease.

The end-of-life journey impacts far more than the resident alone. Your support creates wrap-around care for the entire family, offering comfort, guidance, and moments of peace when they matter most.

Go to our website to learn more about how we support the London community. www.sjhospicelondon.com

11/11/2025

🇨🇦 Today, we remember.

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the brave men and women who served and continue to serve our country with courage, sacrifice, and love. Their dedication allows us to live in peace and freedom.

We have been privileged to walk beside veterans and their families, offering comfort, dignity, and care in life’s final chapter. Today, and every day, we remember their service and the stories that shaped our nation.

Lest we forget. ❤️

11/07/2025

Introducing... Journey Through Grief

A Monthly Series of Connection, Understanding, and Healing
Grief touches every life — but no two journeys are the same. Journeys Through Grief is a monthly series at St. Joseph’s Hospice of London, offering a safe and compassionate space to explore loss in its many forms.

Each session focuses on a different aspect of grief, providing gentle guidance, shared reflection, and practical strategies to support emotional healing. This group offers connection with others who truly understand.

Join us once a month for conversation, insight, and community as we walk together through the healing process.

💫 Location: St. Joseph’s Hospice of London
🗓️ Frequency: Once a month
💛 All are welcome — because no one should walk the journey of grief alone.

For more information or to sign up, please contact:
📧 admin.assistant@sjhospicelondon.com
📞 519-931-3474

11/04/2025

Yesterday, our Executive Director, Janet, joined members of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) at Queen’s Park to meet with Minister Sylvia Jones and MPP Terence Kernaghan— sharing the vital message of how hospice care strengthens Ontario’s health system and supports families across the province.

Together, they highlighted how hospice care:

💜Keeps people out of hospital, easing overcrowding and ending hallway medicine.
💜Helps Ontarians receive compassionate, holistic care at home or in a home-like hospice setting.
💜Supports the emotional well-being of families and loved ones.
💜Provides cost-effective care and is one of Ontario’s most successful community–government partnerships.

Hospice care truly is the best story in Ontario health and social care — and we’re proud to lend our voice in building a future where everyone can live well to their last breath, surrounded by care, compassion, and dignity.

11/03/2025

Last week, we gathered for our annual Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Event — a day to celebrate the incredible people who make St. Joseph’s Hospice such a special place. 💚

We shared great food (thank you, Culinary Catering 🍽️) and enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere at Civic Garden Complex, surrounded by laughter, connection, and gratitude.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Christopher Kerr, whose powerful words reminded us that “dying needs to be recognized as more than medical failure or physical suffering.” Through his work, Dr. Kerr shows how end-of-life experiences are often filled with love, meaning, and grace — a perspective that deeply resonates with our Hospice mission. 🌸

To all our staff and volunteers — your compassion, dedication, and care make moments of comfort, peace, and dignity possible every single day. Thank you for being the heart of Hospice. 💛

10/28/2025

The Season of Letting Go 🍂

As the leaves begin to fall, I’m reminded that nature doesn’t cling …it releases when it’s time. And maybe grief is a little like that too.

Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting. It doesn’t mean the love or the memories fade. It just means we’re learning to carry them differently.

This season, as the trees gently let go of what they can no longer hold, may we give ourselves permission to do the same …to release the things that weigh heavy on our hearts, at our own pace, with grace.

It’s okay to fall apart. It’s okay to begin again. Just like the trees, we, too, will grow new things in time. 🍁

Address

485 Windermere Road
London, ON
N5X2T1

Telephone

+15194382102

Website

https://sjhospicelondon.com/

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