In June, Archbishop Marcel Damphousse announced the following pastoral appointments which became effective on August 1, 2023, unless otherwise indicated.
We are delighted that Fr. Pinbo (Jeremiah) Arguelles, OFM Conv., has been appointed and will continue to serve as Pastor of our parish.
We are keeping all those beginning new ministries in our prayers.
The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall has launched its brand new site! Check out https://ottawacornwall.ca/.
The Events page will promote events in the diocese to the public.
For national or international groups and movements, visit the Resources page or the Opportunities to Meet Christ page.
Please join us in praying for the specific intention as recommended by the Pope each month.
November – For the Pope
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
October – For the Synod
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
September – For people living on the margins
We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.
August – For World Youth Day
We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
July – For a Eucharistic Life
We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.
June – For the abolition of torture
We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.
May – For church movements and groups
We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelisation each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.
April – For a culture of peace and non violence
We pray for the spread of peace and non violence, by decreasing the use of weapons by States and citizens.
March – For victims of abuse
We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
February – For parishes
We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.
January – For educators
We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.
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In January, 1996 I was asked by my diocesan bishop to spend some time in Ottawa with the Companions of the Cross (CC’s) – to see how they lived and ministered together. At the time, I was experiencing some disillusionment and frustration in my priestly life. I was searching for a spiritually healthier way to serve as a priest. When I came to my first CC brothers meeting and came to know the brothers over time, I liked what I saw and how it satisfied the spiritual & human needs I have as a priest. In 2001, I applied for (and received) a leave of absence from my home diocese to discern a call to formally join the CC’s.
I have been a member of this Community’s Formation Team, Chaplain at York University in Toronto, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Halifax, Vocations & Admissions Director for the Companions, and General Superior of the Companions of the Cross. I currently serve in Itinerant Ministry.
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We are very happy to welcome parishioners back to the church! Check out the schedule for mass times. There are 350 spots available at each mass (each spot holds up to three people from the same household).
Attendance at mass is on a first come, first seated, basis. Doors open 45 minutes before mass time. Pre-registration is not required, and parishioners no longer need to sign in on arrival.
The wearing of a face mask covering mouth, nose and chin is optional.
We have paused live-streaming and recording masses. Past recordings are available on the Virtual mass page. Thank you for your understanding.
For funerals and weddings, please contact the parish for further details or to discuss your particular situation.
The parish office is open by appointment only. Please contact the parish.
The following measures have been put in place for the health and safety of our community. These requirements MUST be followed:
Attending mass in person
If you are sick, you are kindly asked to stay home. Anyone who is sick or has any symptoms of illness, including those not listed, should stay home until their symptoms are improving for 24 hours and seek assessment from their health care provider if needed.
Based on the new provincial direction, individuals are to assume they have COVID-19 based on symptoms. Anyone who has symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 or is a confirmed positive case must self-isolate, regardless of vaccination status. All household contacts must also isolate for the same duration as the person with symptoms, regardless of their vaccination status. At this time, isolation requirements are extended only to household contacts, unless public health directs otherwise.
Isolation requirements are based on age, vaccination status and immune health. See the links under For more information below for guidance.
You may consult and follow the COVID-19 screening tool in place in schools for more information and guidance:
Public health measures to follow
Thank you for your prayers and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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