NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL BASILICA
56 Guigues Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 5H5 Directions
Since 1832
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The Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the largest and oldest standing churches in the nation's capital. The church provides guided tours for individuals or groups from mid-May to mid-October. The Bytown diocese was established in 1847. In 1860, the name changed to Ottawa's diocese, and in 1886 it became an archdiocese. The Notre Dame Cathedral is a masterpiece created entirely by their architects and sculptors. The archdiocese currently has 131 diocesan and 58 religious priests, 638 religious brothers and sisters, 71 permanent deacons and an ever-increasing number of lay pastoral staff serving the international Catholic population of nearly 400,000 Catholics in 110 parishes and missions. The Notre Dame Cathedral of Ottawa is a masterpiece rendered entirely by their architects and sculptors.
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ST PATRICK'S BASILICA
281 Nepean Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 5G2 Directions
Since 1855
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St. Patrick's Basilica is one of the oldest English-speaking Catholic churches in Ottawa. The church was established in 1855, but its history goes far further back than that. The construction of the present church began in 1868. The initial planner was Augustus Laver of the Fuller and Laver company, the East and West Blocks architects of the Parliament Buildings. Throughout the long run of the building, the initial plan has changed considerably. In 1872, the foundation stone was blessed by Bishop Guigues, the first bishop of Ottawa, and laid by Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada. In the beginning, St. Patrick's had the pastoral care of all the English-speaking Catholics in Ottawa and across the river in Hull. Gradually, as the Catholic population grew, new parishes were founded, and the area of Saint Patrick reduced. St. Patrick's Basilica is made of local stone in Gothic style, and it has double aisles and a short transept.
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Communion, Marriage, Lending Library, Ministries, Baptism, Sunday Bulletin, Sacraments, Christian Meditation, Confirmation, Funerals, Masses and Confessions, Recorded Homilies, First Confession, Women of Grace, Young Adults Group, Adult Faith Formation, Community Life, Music, Refugee Committee, RCIA, Parish Council, Finance Council & Ministries
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SAINT CHARBEL MARONITE CATHOLIC PARISH
245 Donald Street, Ottawa, ON K1K 1N1 Directions
Since 1982
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Saint Charbel Maronite Catholic Parish is one of the most spiritual churches in Ottawa. The church thrives on its parishioners and their dedication to the church. They celebrated the inauguration of Saint Charbel Way in September 2018. Donald Street was designated honorary street by His Beatitude Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Raï, His Excellency Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet, Mayor Jim Watson, members of the City Council, Father Henri Imad, clergy, parishioners and community leaders. Thousands of families gathered at Saint Charbel to pray, help grow the culture, and spread God's word. A place for the glory of God and the protection of the Maronite heritage of Lebanon. The parish provides the group with a taste of Maronite heritage and delicious food. Saint Charbel Maronite Catholic Parish honours more than 1600 years of culture, faith and resilience.
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Baptism, Calendar, Sermons, Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception, Holy Mass, Stained Glass History, Parish Council, Special Prayers, Religious Organization, Holy Services, Events, Programs, Mass Schedule, Weekly-Bulletin & Services Times