La Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame / Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

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Welcome at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Ottawa

Dear Friend,

Thank you for visiting our site. We are Ottawa's oldest standing and largest Church. This is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ottawa and the Mother Church of all of the parishes of the Archdiocese of Ottawa. We are also a National Historic site in Canada.

If you are visiting Notre-Dame for the first time on the internet, welcome to our site. It will provide you with a wonderful introduction to the Cathedral which on the one hand is a growing community and on the other hand, a splendid example of Canadian religious art. Know that you are always welcome to join us in worship or to drop in for moments of quiet prayer and meditation.

Everyone is welcome to enter into the life of our parish. You can find much about it on our site. Please support us with your prayers. And, if you are able, you might consider helping us to fulfill our mission by making a donation, or a pledge, as a parishioner or a friend. Once again, thanks for stopping by.

Fr Paul McKeown
Rector

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News and Events

NOTRE DAME PARISH

Press Release

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and St. Hyacinth Parish wish to inform you of the Memorial Service for the deceased children of the Ambassador of Poland Mr. Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz and his wife, Katarzyna.
Their daughter Maria and son Michal as well as their niece Sylwia died in a tragic car accident during their holidays in Poland on August 9, 2010.
The Memorial service will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. Refreshments will be served after the service.

Anniversary of the Dedication of Notre Dame Cathedral On September 4 &5, at our Saturday and Sunday offices,

we will celebrate the 157th anniversary of the dedication of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (1853). The importance of the cathedral church in the liturgical life of the diocese flows from the role of the Bishop as the high priest of the Lord's flock. Every parish community is related to the Bishop, and therefore the anniversary of the cathedral church's dedication as a place of worship is celebrated throughout the diocese. Annual

Annual Bazaar – Saturday and Sunday, November 6th & 7th, 2010
Our annual bazaar will take place as usual on the first week-end in November. Please keep us in mind if you are moving, cleaning house or cottage. We will happily take all kinds of kitchen and household items, books, “treasures”, knick-knack, etc., except clothing. You may bring the items to the office. Please call ahead (613) 241-7496. We really appreciate your continued support.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Le frère André

Brother André’s canonization: celebrations in Montréal at St. Joseph’s Oratory on Oct. 16-17 and at the Olympic Stadium on Sat., Oct. 30. For more info, call Monique Lasnier at (613) 738-5025, ext. 243 or visit http://www.saint-joseph.org. Reminder: Brother André’s canonization’s official celebration, in Roma, on October 17th, at St Peter's Basilica; people who wish to organize a trip departing from Ottawa are invited to contact the Centre Regina Pacis of Montréal about the possibility of joining the trip to Rome which will be from Oct. 13 to 21, 2010 (Tivoli, Assisi and 5 days in Rome); Cost: $2,140/pers. More info: 1 (877) 322-1331 or http://www.centrereginapacis.org.