June 2026 Issue

Archbishop Anne Germond and Bishop Kathryn Otley stand in front of the altar at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa resplendent in red and gold robes and mitres.

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn Otley consecrated and installed as the 11th Bishop of Ottawa

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Leigh Anne Williams

A note of thanks

I begin my time of service with you as your bishop with an immense feeling of gratitude. Thank you for the many prayers, messages of ...

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Bishop Kathryn Otley

Four clergy members robed in white pose for a photo in front of a stained glass window.

Clergy news — June 2026

West Quebec celebration —The Ven. Linda Hill presided at the Celebration of New Ministry for the Parish of the Holy Spirit/ Paroisse du Saint-Esprit that ...

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Perspective

Inuit and non-Inuit clergy gather with Bishop Alexander Pryor of the Diocese of the Arctic in St. Margaret's Vanier in Ottawa.

Clergy from across the Diocese of the Arctic gather at St. Margaret’s church in Vanier

The Parish of St. Margaret’s Vanier hosted a conference for clergy from the Diocese of the Arctic for three days in early May. The conference ...

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Leigh Anne Williams

Exterior view of Hollyer House (brick) on a sunny summer day.

Diocese recommends ways for government to increase affordable housing in pre-budget brief

The Bishop’s Panel on Housing Justice is calling on the federal government to implement measures that will increase the supply of non-profit housing, remove bottlenecks ...

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David Humphreys

Young videographer Karl with Marie Cheesman (red sweater).

Video offers advice and examples from stewardship work at Parish of the Valley

Many people find it difficult to talk about money and financial matters. And most parishes find it difficult to talk about financial stewardship. And yet, ...

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Perspective

Hussein, a Belong Ottawa staffer, give the thumb's up, enjoying the afternoon's festivities with volunteers (L to R) Judy, Irene and Mary at St. Albans' church.

Belong Ottawa day program toasts its volunteers

Belong Ottawa hosted a celebratory lunch to thank its team of volunteers on April 22 at St. Albans Church in downtown Ottawa. Belong’s Centre 454 ...

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Leigh Anne Williams

Four smiling women stand behind the buffet table, momentarily pausing from serving the meal.

Christ Church Bells Corners invites the neighbours over

The Parish of Christ Church Bells Corners is collaborating with its neighbours to host free community dinners and other events throughout the year. On Sunday, ...

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Leigh Anne Williams

St. Barnabas hosts a musical fundraising concert featuring the London Trio Plus

Dear Friends, The Church of St. Barnabas has always been grateful for your prayers, support, and friendship, and we continue to appreciate them now more ...

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The Rev. Canon George Kwari

People stand on the edge of the labyrinth on the floor in the hall of Julian of Norwich Anglican Church.

A first for the Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Labyrinth Guild and Julian of Norwich parish

May 2 has been World Labrinth Day Walk for Peace for more than 10 years. We walk ‘as one at one for peace’ wherever we are. ...

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Perspective

A priest dressed in white robes blesses parishioners' modes of transportation.

Creation Matters at St. Matthew’s in the Glebe

Many parishioners at St. Matthew’s in Ottawa are dedicated to highlighting environmental issues in the parish and the wider community. Our Creation Matters Working Group ...

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Margaret Terrett

Volunteers dish out meals to students in an atrium at the University of Ottawa. Photo: Contributed

University of Ottawa students love St. Albans’ meals on campus

As a chaplain at the University of Ottawa, the Rev. Michael Garner saw that many students were struggling financially and facing food insecurity. He and ...

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Leigh Anne Williams

A husband and wife from Afghanistan sit on a couch holding their two young boys.

World Refugee Day: One family’s journey to Canada

June 20 has been designated as World Refugee Day by the United Nations to draw attention to the plight of refugees around the globe. It ...

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Leigh Anne Williams

Remembering Leslie Worden: 1949 – 2026

Family, friends and colleagues throughout the diocese are mourning the loss of Leslie Worden, who passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026, at ...

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Perspective

Sunset reflecting golden light on a calm lake with a tree branch in the foreground.

De l’activité et du repos

English translation Depuis des années, j’anime un groupe de méditation chrétienne. Tout comme la prière centrée, qui lui est apparentée, la méditation chrétienne nous invite ...

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Le révérend chanoine Kevin Flynn

Saint Bede’s, Nolan’s Corners — Lanark Deanery

Love Me, Love Me There’s More Here Than You Think There Is! Artist Mary Pratt was renowned for her paintings whose subject matter focused on ...

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Glenn J Lockwood