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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 ...
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Bishop-elect Kathryn Otley

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’ ...
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Anglican Diocese of Ottawa celebrates its 130th anniversary

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa marked the 130th anniversary of its establishment on April 7. In honour of the occasion and the contributions Anglican parishes ...
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Paul Weber Band performs benefit concert for Centre 454

As people came hurrying into St. Albans Anglican Church in downtown Ottawa on the night of Feb. 7, the bitter cold was a sharp reminder ...
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Housing justice advocates welcome bishop-elect with a track record of action on the issue

In the run-up to the episcopal election, Bishop-elect Kathryn Otley underlined her commitment to bringing support and innovation to the Diocese’s 12-year-old mission to help ...
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Staff news — April 2026

Meg Stewart has joined the staff of the Diocesan Archives as Digital Records Archivist. Her main role will primarily be digitizing records of importance to ...
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The new Licensed Lay Reader medallion

Licensed Lay Readers receive newly created medallions

Licensed Lay Readers in the diocese will now be wearing newly minted medallions identifying their roles in parishes — which includes leading worship services and ...
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Col. the Rev. Canon Lisa Pacarynuk is the first woman to serve as Chaplain General.

Col. the Rev. Canon Lisa Pacarynuk leads as Chaplain General

In May 2025, Col. the Rev. Canon Lisa Pacarynuk was appointed as the Chaplain General for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). She is the first ...
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Archdeacon Eric Morin welcomes the Rev. Dr. Sony Jabouin to his first service at St. Paul’s Shawville.

Parishes in Quebec amalgamate to become the new Parish of the Holy Spirit

The Anglican Parish of West Quebec covers a wide geographical area. We have churches in Danford Lake, Radford and Shawville. We have chapels in Thorne ...
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