Come and “pray to the Lord of the harvest” for vocations at our next diocesan Holy Hour at 7pm on Sept 24, 2026. Everyone is invited to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, praying for an increase of all vocations within the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall.
Free parking is available in the ‘blue line section’ of the public parking lot behind the Cathedral. For more information, reach out to the Director of Vocations, Fr. Connor O’Hara, at vocations@ottawacornwall.ca.
Looking to grow in discipleship and go deeper with the Lord? Check out Encounter School of Ministry - Applications are open!
The Encounter School of Ministry offers long-term discipleship and practical tools so you can make the supernatural life of the Holy Spirit a natural part of your everyday life, just as Jesus intended.
Sept. 9th - Orientation (For students and those discerning)
Sept 15th - First Class - Come & See Night
6:00 Worship
6:45 Talks, Activations and more!
Hosted at St. Mary's Parish. No registration required. For more information or to apply, click here: https://encounterschool.org/ottawa
CALLED, A Catholic Women’s Retreat
NEW DATES October 16-18, 2026: Registration is now open for CALLED, A Catholic Women’s Retreat (Women of Bethany) to be held on October 16-18, 2026, under the theme: The Song in My Heart.
This will be a weekend of refreshment, spiritual renewal, and faithful inspiration for women, led by the speakers Alana Regnier, Mylène Moreau, and Elizabeth (Doucette) Regnier!
Details and registration are available at the following link: https://forms.gle/YJhrxLUNJm68CrQV7
For assistance with registration or any questions, please send an email to: Calledwomensretreat@gmail.com or womenofbethany@gmail.com
Space is quite limited; please share with the women in your life who you know need a weekend away with the Lord!