October 2024 Issue
October 2024 — Clergy and staff news
The Rev. Karen McBride will be ordained on Nov. 30, in the Church of Julian of Norwich, and Bishop Shane Parker has announced his intention ...
Diocese to set new affordable housing goals at Synod
The Homelessness and Affordable Housing Working Group (HAHWG) is developing a new plan within the framework of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s three-year strategic priorities. ...
Centre 105 begins opening four days per week
Centre 105, in partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and Trinity Anglican Church, is expanding its services to run its day program an additional ...
Cathedral vicar supports Ottawa police outreach to 2SLGBTQQIA+ community
Part of Christ Church Cathedral’s mission is to be a meeting place for the community in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. In recent years, it ...
Library exhibit showcases Belong Ottawa artists’ talent
Artists from Belong Ottawa’s Creative Expressions program exhibited their art works at the Ottawa Public Library’s Main Branch in August. Launching the 6th annual exhibit ...
We are put here to blossom, to sing
James Andriulaitis was among the Belong Ottawa artists sharing his work—poetry and photography—at the Ottawa Public Library art exhibit. This is an excerpt from his ...
Belong Ottawa’s executive director Rachel Robinson retires
Rachel Robinson, executive director of Belong Ottawa, retired on Oct. 1 with thanks, praise and well-wishes from leaders, colleagues, staff and participants in the Anglican ...
St. John the Apostle, Vankleek Hill celebrates its 170th anniversary
St. John the Apostle Anglican Church, Vankleek Hill began its 170th anniversary celebrations by hosting a wine & cheese fellowship afternoon on Aug. 31, 2024. ...
Sharing news from the National Cursillo Triennial meeting
It was my privilege to attend the National Triennial Meeting of the Anglican Cursillo Movement, which was held at St. Philip, Cedar, in Nanaimo, B.C. ...
St. Bartholomew’s bazaar benefits Belong Ottawa and Cornerstone
The St. Bart’s Bazaar is one of the most popular events of the fall. Not only is it a great place to meet friends, enjoy ...
PWRDF health care and education support benefitting people in Gaza and the West Bank
The current conflict in the Holy Land began on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched attacks in Israel. In response to the ensuing violence, the ...
In memory of the Rev. Thomas Herbert O’Driscoll
We have recently learned of the death of the Rev. Herb O’Driscoll. I first encountered Herb in Ottawa in the mid 1960s when the Sunday ...
Christ Church, Bells Corners — Deanery of West Ottawa
One of the most plaintive inquiries ever received at the Diocesan Archives is for a photograph of the brand, spanking new frame Christ Church, Bells ...
Marking the Season of Creation