The Tapestry of Humanity
Welcome to the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, where the celebration of diversity is one of our guiding principles.
At our Anglican churches, you will find communities that reflect the beautiful tapestry of humanity. Regardless of where you are in your personal faith journey, we extend a heartfelt invitation to join in as we deepen our connection with God our Creator and strive to manifest God’s love and compassion in the world.
Learning Commons
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Governance & Human Resources workshop
We will cover the responsibilities of churchwardens and the role of Parish and Congregational Councils, Central Parish Committees, Annual Vestry Meetings and Special Vestry Meetings.
From our Bishop
When God showed us the way home
I have often travelled to my parents’ homeland of Ireland over the years and have spent many long days in the beautiful mountain region of Connemara, Co. Galway …
When the prayers of our hearts cannot be put into words
There are 800 hectares of forest in the Gatineau Hills that are very familiar to me. I lived on the edge of this forest for five years when serving as the Incumbent of the Parish of Chelsea-Lascelles-Wakefield in the early 1990s …
Seasons and cycles
As each calendar year progresses, we mark time with hours, days, weeks and months. In our diocese, we are blessed to experience all four seasons of nature, marking time as winter opens into spring, then summer and fall before the cycle begins again.
Join in, all are welcome!
A community where everyone belongs
Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
COMMUNITY CHURCHES
You can find ADO churches (also called ‘parish ministries’) across the city of Ottawa and in villages, towns, and smaller cities in eastern Ontario and western Quebec. Each church embraces diversity of its community – their unique culture, elements of leadership, worship styles, community outreach programs and more.
Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
The ADO Community Ministries serve those most vulnerable in our midst. They are often people struggling with issues around homelessness, poverty, mental illness, trauma, and addiction.
WAYS TO GIVE
Your donation will change the lives of people who need support – struggling with serious life challenges like poverty, homelessness, and mental health issues. You can donate directly to your local ADO church, to an Anglican community ministry or program that’s meaningful to you. Every dollar counts.
ABOUT OUR BISHOP
BISHOP SHANE PARKER
The Right Reverend Shane A.D. Parker was consecrated as the 10th Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa in 2020, after serving as the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral for more than 20 years. His impact created a much more diverse and vibrant parish attracting people from all walks of life.
Featured Resources
Discover the ADO Archives!
Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO) Archives collects parish & service registers, vestry reports, committee minutes, finance documents, property records like cemeteries & architectural plans, pew bulletins, photos, paintings and more.
Rent Church Space
Interested in finding space for private or group events? Select from a variety of spaces in churches across our regions. Includes kitchens, seating areas, parking, and excellent acoustics space.
Find a church close to you and contact them.
Generosity fuels our mission
Ways to Give
Did you know there are creative ways to support the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO) where you and your loved ones can all benefit at the same time?
- You can give a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime.
- You can give stock and receive larger tax savings.
This is called ‘Planned Giving.’ You can make a difference quickly and easily with planned giving, making a one-time donation or a monthly pledge. Get started today.
Our History
We recognize and honour the ancestral territory of the Anishinàbeg Algonquin People, the ancient and revered guardians of the Kichi Sibi (Ottawa River) Watershed, upon which the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa was founded on April 7, 1896.