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

 

News and Events

Easter Celebration Click Here for Handel’s Hallelujah sung by the Children’s Choir accompanied by some adults. All choirs recruit year round. If you and/or your children are interested, please contact the office for information. Adoration The Blessed Sacrament will be present in the chapel after the 5 PM Mass on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the year. A Brief History and Parishes of the Archdiocese of Ottawa – 125 years This hard cover book, containing 256 glossy paper pages with full colour throughout, shows some of the dynamic life and activities of our parishes. It is currently available at the office at a cost of $35 each. Confessions are held 15 minutes before each mass