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Our new Vision
Archdiocese of
Ottawa-Cornwall
With the conviction that God takes the initiative in all things, we choose to trust fully in His grace and loving plans for the future of the Roman Catholic Church of Ottawa-Cornwall.
In the face of today’s challenges, we boldly commit ourselves to motivating, equipping and mobilizing Catholic communities around a common vision, so that our Church responds to the Mission received from the risen Lord to be His witnesses to the end of the earth (Acts 1:8). With the power of the Holy Spirit, we will become a Church that goes out to help others know, love, and serve the Lord, goes deep in our relationship with Christ, and goes together in communion and faith.
Bishop's Address
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Will you respond to the call?
GOD AT WORK IN 2024
In 2024, there were approximately 35,414 Masses celebrated in our Archdiocese.
That’s around 26,610 hours of celebration and prayer (calculated based on hour-long weekend Masses and half-hour daily Masses)
Go Out
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations."
The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is called to be a missional Church that creates opportunities for all to encounter Jesus and His Love in a world that desperately needs him where….
- Mission is at the heart of every parish’s pastoral activity, enabling the baptized to witness to Christ and courageously follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
- We take every opportunity to welcome people, to proclaim the Gospel and to experience the power of faith.
- We are innovative and effective in helping others experience and respond to God’s love for them.
- We manifest the love and mercy of God in our service of others.
- We reach out in response to people`s authentic temporal and spiritual needs using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
How will you go out?
Go Deep
"[B]aptizing them ... and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
We are called to be a Church where people encounter Christ and choose to follow Him through a journey of initial and ongoing conversion where….
- In authentic Catholic communities, faith is nourished by the Eucharist and the Word of God, vibrant celebration of the sacraments, ongoing Christian formation, and personal prayer.
- Disciples are formed, equipped and supported to live their faith and to become witnesses of Christ. Rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus, they experience freedom, meaning in their lives, deep joy, and the promise of eternal life.
- Our parishes are places of enthusiastic engagement, growth, and healing where people regularly share testimonials of how God is powerfully at work.
- We recognize Christ in the poor and suffering, and we courageously seek His wisdom, reconciliation, healing, and hope.
- We see many examples of people responding to God`s call, including vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, marriage, and religious or consecrated life.
How will you go deep?
Go Together
"And surely I am with you always."
We are called to be a Church that is deeply faithful to the Gospel, the Truth and the Tradition in the fullness of our Catholic faith. We are united in Mission and diverse in our expressions of faith in each context, whether linguistic, cultural or geographic where….
- The people of God are proactive and prophetic servant leaders, supporting the clergy, families, parishes, schools, and other Catholic groups in fulfilment of their mission.
- Plans, decisions, structures, assets, systems and resources reflect the Vision of the archdiocese and are aligned with the Mission through prayerful discernment.
- Difficult choices are made that allow us to become a vibrant and healthy Church.
- There is a fresh mindset of cooperation among the various parishes, rites, churches, ministries, apostolates, religious communities, and groups to respond to the needs of this generation and those to come.
How will you go together?
God is already at work in our Archdiocese
Upcoming Events
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Women’s Morning of Reflection, Cornwall
301 McConnell Avenue
Visio Divina Evening
44 Rothesay Dr.
Living for Greatness NET Retreat (Gr 6-8)
400 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON K1K 2Z6
Living for Greatness NET Retreat (Gr 9-12)
400 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON K1K 2Z6
The bus stop and the breakroom: Catholic witness that works (YA Series)
N 415 Piccadilly Ave.
Quo Vadis? Discernment Nights for the Priesthood
385 Sussex Dr
Chesterton Academy of Ottawa Gala
215 Preston Street
Fr. Jim Bleackley Lecture on Indigenous Justice: Niigaan Sinclair
174 Wilbrod Street
Our Latest News
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Young Christian Leaders Summit
The Young Christian Leaders Summit is a three-day gathering for young Christians from across Canada who want to live out their faith with purpose and courage—whether they’re certain of their calling or still discerning it. Hosted alongside the National Prayer Breakfast, the summit is an opportunity to explore how Christian leadership can shape Canada for the good of all. Participants
Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall Welcomes Historic Return of 62 Indigenous Cultural Artifacts from the Vatican
OTTAWA, ON – December 11, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall joins First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada in welcoming the historic return of 62 Indigenous cultural artifacts from the Vatican Museums. This significant moment in the ongoing journey of truth and reconciliation marks a tangible step in the Catholic Church’s commitment to healing and respect for Indigenous
2025 Christmas Message from Archbishop Damphousse
Dear brothers and sisters, On this Christmas day, our eyes turn toward the manger, toward the Child who is so poor and yet so rich in love. By becoming small and vulnerable, Jesus teaches us to see differently those who live with fragility, need, or loneliness. He reminds us that the greatest treasure is often found where the world does
As we journey towards the great jubilee of 2033, two thousand years since Christ’s death and resurrection, we strive to bring to life this Vision of a missionary Church, rooted in Christ and unified in the Holy Eucharist.
Taking to heart Christ’s great commission to go make disciples (Matt. 28:19-20), we are each called to use our many gifts and talents to play a unique part in building the Kingdom of God.
