February 2026

Exterior view of St. Mary's Westmeath (stone)

Saint Mary’s Church, Westmeath — Deanery of the Northwest

Anglicans faced numerous challenges in getting established in eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the nineteenth century. This has not been the traditional account presented ...
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Girls choir singing at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa

Cathedral Girls Choir celebrates its 25th anniversary

As Archbishop Shane Parker began his New Year’s Day homily at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, he congratulated and thanked the Cathedral Girls Choir, which ...
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Jerusalem Photo Canva/ Anglican Diocese of Toronto

Looking to the past for a vision of peace in the Holy Land

By the Rev. Canon Dr. Christopher Brittain Editor’s Note: Bishop Andrew Asbil of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto led a Canadian group on a pilgrimage ...
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The Diocesan Archives display presents some information about the history of Black clergy who have served in the diocese.

Black Anglicans in the Diocese of Ottawa, 1978-2026

Editor’s note: this is the fifth in a series of Black History Month articles written by Dr. Lockwood, tracing the history of Blacks in the ...
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March 2026 Future Fund deadline coming soon….

Future Fund grants provide the financial resources to support contextual mission initiatives and new worshiping communities. The next application deadline is March 15. Ron Brophy, ...
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People play board games at St. John the Evangelist, Smiths Falls

Let more games begin … at St. John’s in Smiths Falls

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Brauer, incumbent of St. John the Evangelist in Smiths Falls, told members of Synod last fall how receiving a Future Fund ...
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A gathering of people at St. James Manotick enjoying some live music.

St. James’ monthly Gathering is a hit in Manotick

On the second Monday of each month, St. James Manotick invites members of the surrounding community into its parish hall for a hearty lunch, live ...
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Brian Eckert and Bob Orr, members of St. Bart's, took charge of the suitcase on display in the church hall. PHOTO: GILLES VÉZINA

Alongside Hope’s solar suitcase campaign brings light to mothers and babies

In the closing months of 2025, the diocese of Ottawa supported Alongside Hope’s national campaign to bring light and renewable energy to rural clinics in ...
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CNOY walkers from All Saints Westboro (previous year's team)

Coldest Night of the Year walk raises funds for Cornerstone Housing for Women

All Saints Westboro is once again hosting walkers in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Cornerstone Housing for Women taking place on Feb. ...
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