This Sunday there will be a quiet, said Holy Eucharist at 8:30 am, Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am, and The Venerable Kathryn Otley, our Bishop-Elect, will preach.

Readings: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14

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

Our newly consecrated bishop, Kathryn Otley, will be at our Cathedral for her first official parish visit, celebrating confirmation and reception on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th. Those who are being confirmed and received are invited to spend some time with our Bishop–Elect and Canon Doug this weekend.

Alongside Hope presents a Storytelling Study on Seven Sacred Teachings  hosted by Rev. Vincent Solomon. 

As we face disruption, war and despair in many places around the world we can be assured there are places where people are helping each other and where we can find hope.  The Anglican Church of Canada’s world relief and development organization is bringing relief and hope to disrupted communities, including among indigenous communities in Canada. 

By the grace of God and with the consent of the people, The Venerable Kathryn Anne Otley will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the Church of God by The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, and seated as the 11th Bishop of Ottawa. Please see the attached invitation. All are welcome!

If so, Canon Doug needs to hear from you! It would be wonderful to have some of our African and Caribbean voices, along with others, heard as the gospel is read at the 10.30 am service on Pentecost Sunday, June 8th. Please be in touch with Canon Doug (doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca or 613- 236-9149 ext 191) by Monday, May 18th to volunteer. You will be reading as part of a group, all at once, so no need to be nervous! Thank you.

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Communications Officer to lead and execute our digital communications and public engagement activities.

Based at Ascension House, this role contributes to the Diocese’s digital presence and public profile through the coordination and delivery of communications across key platforms, including websites, social media, and email, ensuring consistency in brand and messaging.

The Communications Officer manages ADO’s digital platforms and oversees the planning and execution of digital communications to strengthen awareness, engagement, and community impact across the Diocese. The role also advances initiatives related to public outreach, community engagement, and fundraising activities. Reporting to the Director, Communications and Development, this is a high-impact role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution.

It's been a long winter, but the girls recently had a chance to take their rehearsal break on the Bluff and play a short Decani vs Cantoris soccer game!

It has been brought to our attention by the Vista on Sparks that people are parking directly in front of the  their building on Sparks Street, which is their lay-by and loading zone. Please do not park there or you may well be ticketed and towed. Please also be alert to "Special Event" signs in the neighbourhood that restrict parking.

Please also make sure to only park on level P1 in the underground garage. If all our allotted spots are taken (as indicated by the signage), you must leave the parking garage and find parking somewhere else -- and not on the lane way to the garage. Electric parking spots are also not available for Cathedral parking. If you need a refresher on parking, please see the instructions in the Other Information section of this newsletter.

It is also time for us to change the parking code. The new code will be in the newsletter and available by calling or visiting the Cathedral's reception. We will let you know as of what date it will change.

Thank you!

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them; for the family and friends of Ruby Durfy (graveside service to be held at North Russell Union Cemetery on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1.30 pm). May she rest in peace.
Our Diocese
The Venerable Kathryn Otley, Bishop-Elect; Kairos Ottawa and Saint Paul University; Our Diocesan Partner, International Anglican Women’s Network of Canada (IAWN Canada); Saint Barnabas, Ottawa, The Reverend Canon George Kwari.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, St. John’s, NL, The Very Reverend Roger Whalen.
Anglican Church of Canada
The Most Reverend Shane Parker, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan; The Right Reverend Rod BrantFrancis, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Moosonee; The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen, its groups, and members.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
The congregations of the Winnipeg area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod; Bishop Larry Kochendorfer and Bishop Carla Blakley.
Moravian Church in Canada
The Right Reverend Michael Johnson, Bishop of the Unity residing in the Northern Province.
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, May 10th |  Sixth Sunday of Easter | Readings: Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21

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 -- PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CODE WILL BE CHANGING IN MID-MAY. 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. Thank you for responding to this place that sustains you by offering your own gifts in return.