Saintly Routine – A Seminar on Developing YOUR Rule of Life
Inspired by Fr. Bob Bedard, CC Founder
Join the Companions of the Cross as we celebrate Foundation Day!
On Friday, May 1, the Companions will celebrate their 41st anniversary as a community. We’ll celebrate with testimonies, praise and worship, Eucharistic adoration, and a talk by Fr. Mark Goring, CC. We’ll be reflecting on Fr. Bob’s Rule of Life and how you can develop your own Rule of Life.
Everyone is welcome!
Parishioners from any one of our three parishes are encouraged to come dressed in your parish colour:
- St. Maurice Parish – Red
- St. Mary’s Parish – Blue
- Annunciation of the Lord Parish – White
Bring a pen and your journal!
Where: St. Mary’s Parish (100 Young St. Ottawa, ON) in the church proper
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Registration: This is a free event. To help us for planning purposes, please register here -> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5dqujzn
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated; it's all about hearing the voice of God. This four-week series, launching May 5th at 7pm, is led by Andre Regnier, co-founder of CCO and author of the book “Hearing God’s Voice”. Through live talks and small group discussion, he’ll help us learn to use our bibles, to hear God's voice in prayer, and to speak to him in return. Click here to register!
This event is hosted at The Greenhouse, a parish program space where you can grow in your faith. Open to all adults and featuring a special cafe, it hosts a variety of programs and special nights on faith topics. Check in throughout the year to see what’s up next!
From July 28th – August 9th, 2027, young Catholics from every continent will gather in Seoul, South Korea. Is God calling you to be there?
The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is preparing a group of young people to attend the 41st World Youth Day (WYD). The trip begins long before you step into the airport. Over the next year, you’ll authentically deepen your relationship with God through formation and prayer, all while meeting other local Catholics and getting involved in community projects.
Interested? Come learn more! Our upcoming info session is for anyone curious about the trip, including eligible participants, youth leaders, and parish priests. It is a bilingual trip open to both English and French speakers.
Information Session – WYD Seoul 2027
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.
Saint-Sébastien, 1000 Frances Street, Ottawa
Eligibility: The actual WYD trip is open to anyone who will be between the ages of 18-35 by July 25, 2027.
Fiat is a series of nights for women ages 18-35 discerning consecrated life, including religious life and consecrated virginity. Following Mary’s Fiat (her “yes” to God), come learn more about the vocation of consecrated life and see how God may be calling you.
Evenings will run from 7-9 pm and will include a talk, small and large group discussion, prayer time, and time for fellowship. Topics may include the various vocations of consecrated life (Religious Institutes, Societies of Apostolic Life, Consecrated Virginity, Secular Institutes, Diocesan Hermits) and their forms (ex. contemplative vs active). We’ll also explore how to properly discern and build strong prayer lives.
The next event is April 30 at 7pm at St. Mary’s Parish.
These events are facilitated by members of the Servants of the Cross, the Queenship of Mary Community, and Erin Kinsella, a Consecrated Virgin within our Archdiocese. At Fiat, you’ll have a chance to connect with women living the consecrated life and others still discerning.
Want to learn more about vocations? Click here to visit our official vocations page.
Questions about Fiat? Contact Erin at erinkinsella@live.ca.