May 2026 Issue
In conversation with Bishop-elect Kathryn Otley
Bishop-elect Kathryn Otley graciously made time to speak with Perspective in the busy time as she was transitioning from being the incumbent at All Saints’ ...
Written by
Leigh Anne Williams
Two new faith initiatives gather momentum to address the homelessness crisis
While the diocese has been in a time of episcopal transition, progress has been made nationally on mobilizing faith-based support for the goal of ending ...
Written by
David Humphreys
The Rev. Victoria Scott leads the Anglican Community Ministries
The Rev. Victoria Scott, a priest of the Diocese, was appointed as director general of Community Ministries in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and began ...
Written by
Leigh Anne Williams
Clergy news — May 2026
The Rev. Dr. Caroline (Caz) Ducros has been appointed as Incumbent of the new Parish of the Holy Spirit, effective April 12, 2026. Archdeacon Linda ...
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Perspective
Two Strong Christian Boys create a fundraising walk for Cornwall ministries
Centre 105 is getting a lift from Two Strong Christian Boys Who Can Move Heavy Things. That’s the long but self-explanatory name that Kaptain MacDonald ...
Written by
Leigh Anne Williams
A prayer net for our times
During these trying times in our world, it helps to be able to visibly offer a prayer, so a prayer net has been erected in ...
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Perspective
Belong Ottawa to benefit from a matching dollar fundraising campaign
Belong Ottawa has been selected as one of three beneficiaries of Hobin Architecture’s ‘You Give, We Give’ fundraising initiative for 2026. Hobin Architecture will match ...
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Perspective
Ten years later, Niigaan Sinclair challenges churches and Christians to answer the TRC Calls to Action
On March 5, Professor Niigaan Sinclair, son of the late Murray Sinclair who co-chaired Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, was invited to reflect on where Canada stands in its reconciliation journey in the decade since ...
Written by
Karen Luyendyk
Partnership with Multifaith Housing Initiative offers parishes opportunities to support housing justice
An excellent article in a recent issue of ‘Perspective,’ outlined the list of projects which the Diocese has supported to create affordable housing. These initiatives ...
Written by
Marilyn Collins
Approaching holiness
The celebration of Easter fills our churches with joyous music and with the ringing words, “He is risen indeed, alleluia!” At Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ ...
Written by
The Rev. Canon Stewart Murray
St. James Manotick celebrates its 150th anniversary
This year, the parish officially enters its 150th anniversary season, launching a series of celebrations under the theme: Celebrating our Past, Focusing on our Present, and ...
Written by
The Rev. John Holgate












Cathedral’s west window reflects diocesan history