Confirmations at Notre Dame Cathedral
      Photo taken on Sunday, May 19, 2013
      Confirmations at Notre Dame Cathedral
      Photo taken on Sunday, May 19, 2013
      Mass for the induction of spiritual motherhood of priests
      Photo taken at Holy Redeemer parish on Saturday, May 18, 2013
      Mass for the induction of spiritual motherhood of priests
      Photo taken at Holy Redeemer parish on Saturday, May 18, 2013
      Mass for the induction of spiritual motherhood of priests
      Photo taken at Holy Redeemer parish on Saturday, May 18, 2013
      15th Annual St. Kateri Conference
      Photo taken at the healing and reconciliation conference organized by Kateri Native Ministry on Saturday, May 18, 2013
      15th Annual St. Kateri Conference
      Photo taken at the healing and reconciliation conference organized by Kateri Native Ministry on Saturday, May 18, 2013
    • News from Pastoral Services (Friday Fax) - May 24, 2013
      DIOCESAN FEAST DAY MASS: An invitation to celebrate the many blessings which God has bestowed on our archdiocese.  Notre Dame Cathedral, Thursday, June 6, 7:30 p.m.  The names of two designated parish representatives that will bring the 5x7 photo (unframed) of your church to the Cathedral should be sent to Pastoral Services (613-738-5025, ext. 217); (abrown@ArchOttawa.ca) by June 3. Reps are asked to gather in the Cathedral Hall by 7:00 p.m. on June 6. 
       
      NEW PASTORAL LETTER – “BUILDING A NEW CULTURE:  CENTRAL THEMES IN RECENT CHURCH TEACHING ON THE ENVIRONMENT”: The seventh of eight themes in the document is Creation and Spirituality.  The wondrous beauty of creation ought to lead us to recognize within it the artistry of our Creator and to give him praise. The created world is not simply a place to live, or material for our use; it possesses an aesthetic element which can lift our minds to God. Building a New Culture: Central Themes in Recent Church Teaching on the Environment, Copyright © Concacan Inc., 2013. All rights reserved. Used with permission. (Available on the CCCB Website and from CCCB Publications: 1-800-769-1147, publi@cccb.ca.

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      Retreat for youth and young adults on May 24 and 25, 2013

      How do we achieve true happiness and fulfillment in the midst of the brokenness we experience? Where does God fit in?  For teens and young adults (ages 14-35), May 24-25, St. Augustine's church. Cost is $35. Speakers: Fr. Mark Slatter and Erin Kinsella. Info: Ted Hurley (613-738-5025 x231); (thurley@archottawa.ca).

      Pastoral appointments

      Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, SJ announces the following pastoral appointments which become effective on August 1st, 2013, unless otherwise indicated. Read more.
      Crises in the Middle East: Canadian Church leaders write to the Prime Minister

      The leaders of all the 24 member Churches of the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC), including the Most Reverend Richard Smith, Archbishop of Edmonton and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), have signed a joint letter to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper about the ongoing crises in the Middle East. Read more.
      March for Life - Interview with Archbishop Prendergast and EWTN

      On Thursday, May 9, approximately 25,000 people gathered on Parliament Hill for the national March for Life. View this interview with Archbishop Prendergast on the March.
      Pope Francis: True power is serving others

      Real power in the Church is service, and Christ taught us that to make progress, to move forward we must first humble ourselves and put ourselves at the service of others. This was the focus of Pope Francis's homily at morning Mass. Reflecting on the readings of the day, the Pope said real power is service. Like Jesus who "came not to be served but to serve, and His service was the service of the Cross. He humbled Himself unto death, even death on a cross for us, to serve us, to save us". Pope Francis said: "there is no other way in the Church to move forward. For the Christian, getting ahead, progress, means humbling oneself. View this video clip.
      New National Director appointed for Pontifical Mission Societies

      The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, following a consultation with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, has appointed Father Alex Osei, C.S.Sp., as Director of the Canadian English Sector of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS). He succeeds Mr. Robert Gutcher, who was Interim Director after the former PMS Director, Mrs. Marie Deans, had been obliged to discontinue work in 2012 because of serious illness. Since November 2008, Father Osei was director of Brottier House Spiritan Refugee Centre in Toronto. Read more.
      Come to the Diocesan Feast on June 6 at Notre Dame Cathedral

      Archbishop Prendergast is inviting you to join hundreds from across our archdiocese in celebrating the Diocesan Feast on June 6. This year, the theme is that of our pastoral year: “They declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith.” (Acts 14:27) “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5). All are most welcome to attend, and we look forward to seeing you there!
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