This Sunday there will be a quiet, said Holy Eucharist at 8:30 am, Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am, and The Very Reverend Beth Bretzlaff will give her charge to Vestry.

Readings: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42

The 10.30 am service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Please be aware that technological issues sometimes occur.

Vestry is the annual business meeting of our Cathedral, at which the budget for 2026 is presented and appointments and elections are made. It will be held on Sunday, March 8th at noon in the Great Hall. All are welcome to attend, however to vote, you must be able to sign the following declaration: “I solemnly declare that: I am a member of this congregation of the Anglican Church of Canada; I am of the full age of sixteen years; I am a regular worshiper with this congregation; I do not intend to vote as a member of any other Vestry in the election of Church Wardens or of Members of Synod during the ensuing year, and I am a supporter of this congregation by regular contributions to its maintenance.”

Gather during the late afternoon when the light is soft and warm, for a lovely service sung by the Boys Choir, honouring Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage. A wonderful time to be reflective during Lent. 

The Venerable Kathryn Otley has been elected the 11th Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa following a vote at an Electoral Synod held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa. Thank you to all the Cathedral staff and volunteers who provided such a warm welcome, beautiful liturgy and music, and great attention to detail -- we have been thanked by many who attended!

Bishop-Elect Kathryn Otley will be consecrated and formally installed as Bishop of Ottawa on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Christ Church Cathedral. The service will gather clergy and lay representatives from across the Diocese, together with ecumenical partners, civic leaders, and guests from across Canada.

We give thanks for the faithful participation of all who were part of this discernment process and invite the Diocese to hold Bishop-Elect Kathryn Otley and her family in prayer as she prepares to undertake this new ministry among us.

We are pleased to announce that in accordance with Canon III.1 of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, the Ontario House of Bishops has provided its concurrence of the election of the Ven. Kathryn Otley as the 11th Bishop of Ottawa. This concurrence is a necessary step in the election to Episcopal Office in the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario. The election and confirmation of the Ven. Kathryn Otley is now deemed to be final.

This Lent, come and journey with the people of Israel as they move from slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to freedom. The journey is filled with trials and temptations as well as guidance and grace as they learn what it is to be who God called them to be.

Sunday, March 15th and March 22nd - bring your coffee and lunch to the Wicksteed Room (in the undercroft) after the 10:30 am service on and join Canon Doug who is facilitating this journey.

Come, journey through Lent and celebrate Easter with joy at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa!

On Sunday, March 1st, Michaëlle Jean, former Governor-General of Canada, attended Choral Evensong and delighted the girls by speaking with them following the service. Music Associate, Nick Veltmeyer, works at the Michaëlle Jean Foundation and invited her to the service. How lovely!

While the Vicar stays grounded by polishing the brass plaque on the Cathedral floor, the Dean is often seen to be gazing upwards and gesturing heavenwards. Apparently the fans were somehow tied into the original lighting system, and since the lighting is almost but not yet complete, two of the fans currently have a mind of their own - often turning themselves off completely or speeding up and casuing a mighty wind. The white object in the Dean's hand is the remote control for the fans so it isn't just her beseeching gaze that operates them. And, by the way, the fans must remain on at all times to ensure that air is circulated throughout the Cathedral - keeping it warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and free from mould.

The March issue of Perspective is here with news from parishes and ministries across our diocese. Make sure to check it out and keep up with all the wonderful things that are happening!

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them.
Our Diocese
Diocesan Administrator, Bishop Michael Bird; Bishop-Elect, The Venerable Kathryn Otley; Diocesan Community Ministries; Diocesan Partners, Kairos Ottawa and Saint Paul University; Parish of the Saint Lawrence, The Reverend Adam Brown, The Reverend Cynthia MacLachlan.
Canadian Cathedrals
Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal, QC, The Very Reverend Bertrand Olivier.
Anglican Church of Canada
The Most Reverend Shane Parker, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario; The Right Reverend Sandra Fyfe, clergy, and  people of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
The Right Reverend Dr. Larry Kochendorfer; The Right Reverend Carla Blakley; Dean, council, and congregations of the Northern Area of the Eastern Synod.
Moravian Church
People and ministries of Christ Moravian Church in Calgary..
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
St. George's Cathedral and the Diocese of Jerusalem, The Most Reverend Hosam Naoum; peace in the Land of the Holy One.

Our Clergy and the Cathedral Intercessory Prayer Group will pray for all requests sent to info@ottawacathedral.ca during the week.

Scripture Readings for Sunday, March 15th | Fourth Sunday in Lent| Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

Children's Worship Activities | Weekly worship bulletins, books and other activities are on the shelves at the entrance to the Cathedral. There is also a table in the Great Hall to use and the labyrinth to walk. If your child is interested in being a junior server, member of a choir, or a reader, please speak with our clergy.

Hearing Assist Sets | Are available at every service from our sidespeople.

Newsletter Deadline | Wednesdays at noon.

General Info | Please visit our office, call 613.236.9149, or email info@ottawacathedral.ca. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 9 am to noon, except on statutary holidays and during holiday seasons.

Parking | Street parking is free around the Cathedral on Sundays. Cathedral parking at the Vista on Sparks is off Queen Street, immediately east of the Cathedral, on the P1 Level. You MUST have the code to enter the parking garage and to re-enter and access the elevator (glass door across from the Cathedral's new east steps). The code is 4120. It will be posted at our reception desk and listed here each week. When it changes, there will be ample notification. If you enter the garage and there are no spots available, you will need to exit and find parking nearby. 

It is easy to be moved by the sacred beauty and warm welcome of Christ Church Cathedral — a place some encounter briefly, and others come to call their spiritual home. It is a place that nourishes the soul through worship and music, care and community, and it exists because of generosity: the generosity of those who have gone before us, and the generosity of those who give today.

To share hope faithfully and sustainably, our Cathedral must be well resourced. As an expression of joy and gratitude, you are invited to consider how you might respond.

Click below to explore an invitation to give, to see what your giving makes possible, and to learn how it is easy to give. You may also wish to hear Dean Beth’s sermon from December 14th, which reflects on Giving with Joy. The livestream is available here.

Thank you for responding to this place that sustains you by offering your own gifts in return.