In June 2025, General Synod elected then-bishop of Ottawa, Shane Parker, as primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and voted to approve the six pathways for transformational change aimed at updating and streamlining church structures for the demands of the 21st century. One year into a triennium of significant change, the Anglican Journal sat down with Archbishop Parker to discuss the church’s progress so far and his experience leading it as primate.

This camp welcomes both current and new boy choristers between the ages of 7 and 12 who enjoy singing, music, and fun activities. Each day includes music-making, games or activities, snacks, and time to socialize with friends. The week will conclude with an informal concert at 4 pm on Friday, August 21st. Offered as part of the Cathedral music program, the camp is free of charge for families, with only a packed lunch required on Wednesday and Thursday.

For the full schedule, a registration form, or any other enquiries, please contact Andrew McAnerney. andrew.mcanerney@ottawacathedral.ca

If you haven't come into the Cathedral via the Queen St. door recently, you'll want to take a look. Paul has repainted the door (including the 100 black decorative rivets) and is continuing with the window trims. Looking good!

Just inside the east entrance door on Sparks Street is the prayer net. It is becoming a beautiful piece of contemplative art as individuals tie on ribbons representing their prayer for a person or situation. All are welcome to participate.

Jane and Katherine spent some time categorizing the Cathedral's wine glass collection to be prepared for the next use.

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Kathryn Otley, Bishop; Our Diocesan Partners: Alongside Hope, Anglican Foundation; St. Aidan's, Ottawa, The Reverend Rosemary Parker.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, AB, The Very Reverend Chris Dowdeswell.
Anglican Church of Canada
The Most Reverend Shane Parker, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan; The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, Archbishop Christopher Harper, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop, Sacred Circle Events, and the ministry of reconciliation; The Right Reverend Naboth Manzongo, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
The dean, council, and congregations of the West Central Area of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories.
The Moravian Church
Remembering August 21 – in 1732, just five years after finding their common purpose in Christ, the community in Herrnhut sent out its first two missionaries to St. Thomas, where they bore witness to the gospel among enslaved Africans working on plantations.
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, August 23rd | Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Readings: Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20

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 3578.  It will be posted at our reception desk and listed here each week. 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.