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

Holy Saturday April 20th
3 pm to 4 pm

A campaign will be launched in May 2019 to help us preserve one of Canada's musical gems: the organ here at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica.

It is the first organ to use electric key action in North America and one of the three outstanding organs in the history of the Casavant firm.

Stay tuned for more information.

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.

Bilingual Chrism Mass on Tuesday April 16th at 7:30 pm, presided by Archbishop Prendergast. The church is closed from 3 pm to 6 pm

Tenebrae Service on Wednesday April 17th at 7:30 pm; a service of readings, song and prayer. A male voice chorus anchored by the men of the Cathedral choirs will sing the Tenebrae texts set to music by Msgr. J.E. Ronan.

Way of the Cross in the streets of Ottawa on Good Friday April 19th at 9:30 am until Noon; sponsored by Communion and Liberation. Departure from St Patrick's Basilica, corner Nepean and Kent at 9:30 am and arrival at Notre Dame Cathedral around 12 Noon. Archbishop Prendergast will lead this procession with prayer, meditation and song.

Holy Thursday, April 18th, regular Mass schedule canceled
7:30 pm, bilingual Celebration in memory of the Lord's Supper, Adoration until 10 pm.

Good Friday, April 19th, Day of Fast & Abstinence, regular Mass schedule canceled. 
3:00 pm, bilingual Celebration of the Lord's Passion.

Holy Saturday, April 20th, at 8 pm, Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 21st, regular Sunday Mass Schedule
9 am bilingual
10:30 am French
12 Noon English
5 pm French
7:30 pm English

Open to the public during regular hours (free admission)
The fresco was originally painted for St-Vincent-de-Paul chuch, Ottawa, and is on loan from the Canadian Museum of History.
Program talks are held at 7:30 pm:
May 1st, the Art of Ugo Chyurlia, Lucia De Marinis, Instructor, Ottawa School of Art
May 2nd, History and Art of Notre Dame Cathedral, Michel Prévost, Chair, Société d'histoire de l'Outaouais
May 3rd, History of the Franciscan Monastery and St-Vincent-de-Paul church, Fr. Gilles Bourdeau, OFM, Connissariat of the Holy Land in Canada

On Sunday May 5th at 2:30 pm, this English Mass celebrates couples that have been married for a significant number of years.  Please register on line at www.catholicottawa.ca or directly with your parish. The French anniversary Mass will be held on April 28th.

Sunday, May 12th, 12 Noon, this English Mass celebrates those who have received the sacraments at the Easter Vigil.

The Cathedral choirs are presenting a concert in honour of Msgr. Daniel Berniquez's 25th anniversary of his priestly ordination on Sunday May 26th at 3 pm. A reception and Thanksgiving Mass will follow.

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is featured in the following blog:
https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/ottawas-top-15-alternate-entertainment-options/ as one of the top 15 places to visit in Ottawa.  We are number 13 on the list along with other interesting destinations such as festivals, theatre, comedy, outdoor activities, etc.

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:
June 30

Come join fellow parishioners for the Knights of Columbus' breakfast (Continental and Brunch) after the 3 morning Masses on the following Sundays:
May 19
All profilts go towards the Knights' various charities.