Ottawa, ON, May 11, 2026 — The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa formally ordained, consecrated and installed The Right Reverend Kathryn Anne Otley as its 11th bishop during a service held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa.
The ceremony drew more than 530 attendees, including clergy, community leaders, ecumenical and interfaith representatives, family members and guests from across Canada. The service was livestreamed through Christ Church Cathedral.
The consecration was presided over by The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, with participation from Anglican bishops and archbishops from across the country. During the liturgy, Archbishop Shane Parker, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, presented Bishop Kathryn with a crozier, a pastoral staff symbolizing her pastoral and leadership responsibilities within the diocese.
Bishop Kathryn becomes the first woman to serve as bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa since the diocese was established in 1896. This year marks its 130th anniversary.
A recording of the service is available online.
About the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
Established in 1896, the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa serves a large and diverse territory across eastern Ontario and western Quebec, including the National Capital Region. Through its parishes, churches, chapels, and community ministries, the Diocese is engaged in initiatives addressing homelessness, food insecurity, refugee resettlement, mental health support, intergenerational engagement, and pastoral care. Serving both urban and rural communities, it works in collaboration with local partners to strengthen social well-being and community resilience. Much of its territory lies on the traditional lands of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee Mohawk, Haudenosaunee (St. Lawrence Iroquois), and Huron-Wendat peoples.
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Media Contact:
Carole Breton
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Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
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