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The Rev. Canon Dr. Peter John Hobbs’ ministry celebrated

Perspective March 1, 2026

After many years in parish ministry and 13 years as director general of the Anglican Community Ministries, the Rev. Canon Peter John Hobbs has retired. ...

Aging with Grace: Community conversations to support older adults through changes and choices

Perspective March 1, 2026

All Saints’ Westboro (ASW) launched another initiative last year aimed at better caring for and supporting older adult parishioners in their community. All Saints’ associate ...

All Saints' Westboro's Christian Education passport

All Saints’ Westboro tests out new passport-style resource for Christian education and confirmation

Leigh Anne Williams March 1, 2026

All Saints’ Westboro took a fresh look at confirmation and is trying something new. The Living Faith Together passport is a newly created resource and ...

Catholic scholar highlights the importance of friendships in advancing ecumenism in lectures at St. Bartholomew

Leigh Anne Williams March 1, 2026

The Church of St. Bartholomew in Ottawa marked the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by hosting two lectures by Dr. Murray Watson, a Catholic ...

Clergy news — March 2026

Perspective March 1, 2026

The Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer has been appointed as Regional Dean of Central Ottawa, effective Feb. 1, 2026. The Rev. ...

( L to R) Sister Mary Linda Onuoha, the Rev. Andy Brubacher Kaethler, the Rev. Margo Whittaker, the Rev. Fr. William Serge Batiano, Lise Gauvin, the Rev. John Perkin, the Rev. Fr. John Malazdrewich, the Rev. Canon Catherine Ascah, the Rev. Fr. Matthew Brunet and the Rev. Fr. Erik Sorensen.

Faithful from many churches come together to worship in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Leigh Anne Williams March 1, 2026

Christians from multiple denominations gathered at the De Mazenod Chapel at Saint Paul University on Jan. 22, 2026, to worship together and mark the annual ...

The Rev Felix Longdon (kneeling) with Jane Longdon, Rob Guerrini and Emma Weller (winter bundles) and Carolyn Coffin-Caputo

Centre 440 and friends help people through a tough winter

Leigh Anne Williams March 1, 2026

In November, the Parish of the Lower Valley launched a new ministry — Centre 440. Its mission is to serve hot, healthy lunches every Saturday ...

The Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer drumming

Ottawa parishes host Black History celebrations

Perspective March 1, 2026

St. Thomas the Apostle: Concert, speaker and book study As part of our Black History Month celebrations, St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church in Ottawa ...

St. George's team ready to serve. ( L to R) Wayne Munro, Alison Wark, Kathy Lowe, Gary and Christine Anderson, Al Sonnenburg, and Debbie McMahon.

St. George’s Clayton breakfasts bring the community together and raise funds to help others

Leigh Anne Williams March 1, 2026

After the pandemic, when people were starting to gather again at St. George’s Anglican Church in the village of Clayton, a small group of parishioners ...