March 2026

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 ...

Anne Marie Hopkine stands beside a purple mural that says "They believed they could so they did."

Homelessness is complex — and that’s why we need gender-specific solutions

Ame Marie Hopkins March 1, 2026

Headlines about homelessness can be overwhelming. They tell a story that feels hopeless and daunting. Across our country, but also right here in our neighborhood, ...

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 ...

The Community Housing Initiative Perth steering committee at the groundbreaking ceremony for their 15-unit affordable housing building, from left, Claire Smith, co chair; Brian Perkin, media relations; Alison Newsom, Carebridge Community Support; David Kroetsch of St James, founding co-chair; Mac Girouard, social media and tenant support; Canon Ken Davis, founding co-chair and former rector of St. James the Apostle.

Perth housing project advances with vital community leadership

David Humphreys March 1, 2026

The walls have been raised and the roof completed on the 15-unit affordable housing building that is St. James the Apostle Perth’s “great outreach project.” ...