NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral is located on Sussex Dr. between St. Patrick and Guigues,
across from the National Gallery.

OFFICE
56 Guigues Ave, Ottawa, K1N 5H5
Phone: 613-241-7496
Fax: 613-241-1627
info@notredameottawa.com

OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 9-12, 1-4

During July and August we will be closed Fridays @ 12 Noon

15 minutes before each mass

Confessors understand both English and French

Welcome to Notre-Dame Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Ottawa and the mother-church of the archdiocese of Ottawa. This historic building, begun in 1841, is the largest and oldest standing church in the nation's capital.

It is both the gathering place of a lively community of believers and a splendid example of Canadian religious art.  

You are always welcome to join us in worship on Sundays and weekdays, or to drop in for moments of quiet prayer and meditation.

On February 2, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, SJ, presided at the Mass of the Dedication of the new altar at Notre Dame Cathedral. For more than a year, Mgr Daniel Berniquez, Rector of the Cathedral, had worked with a committee whose purpose was to consult and reflect on the characteristics and design of the new altar.  The committee sought the advice of several experts, especially those of architect Maxime Brault. Archbishop Prendergast approved the porposed plan for the new altar last fall. Since then, work on the construcion and installation of the new altar had been underway. We are extremely proud of this new altar. You can access photos of this event in the next module.

On the last Sunday of every month, a group of volunteers hosts Coffee Sunday after the English Noon Mass.  All are welcome for some fellowship and community building. Please join us on the following Sundays:
November 25
January 27
February 24
March 24
May 26
June 30

Come join fellow parishioners for the Knights of Columbus' breakfast (Continental and Brunch) after the 3 morning Masses on the following Sundays:
December 9
January 20
February 10
March 17
April 7
May 19
All profilts go towards the Knights' various charities.

Saturday and Sunday November 24th and 25th after each Mass, at the main entrance, we will have a sale of Christmas cakes and gift baskets. These items will then be sold in the office until supplies are depleted. Proceeds will assist the Monastery and Campaign Life Coalition.

On Saturday and Sunday December 1st and 2nd, before and after each Mass, in the parish hall, we will have a sale of handicrafts and religious items made of olive wood by the Holyland Christians.  All proceeds are directed to help the Holy Land.

The Schola Cantorum Cathedral choir will present a Choral Celebration on Sunday, December 2nd at 3 pm. Works from Elgar, Tavener, Gjello, Whitacre, Esenvalds and Rheinberger are featured. Free will offering.

To celebrate the holidays in Wuropean style, the European Commission delegation and the Diplomatic Missions of the Member States of the European Union invite you to attend a Christmas Concert featuring European Christmas Carols and Songs. The concert will be held here at notre Dame Cathedral on Friday, December 7th at 7 pm. Doors will be open at 6:30. Admission is by free will offering.

The choirs of Notre Dame Cathedral will present a Choral Celebration on Sunday, December 16th at 2:30 pm.  Young and old, friends and family, all come together to sing our joy at welcoming Jesus into our world. Free will offering. The Archbishop's Christmas reception will follow in the parish hall.