About

St. Joe’s is a vibrant, diverse and ever-evolving Catholic parish in the heart of Ottawa. It is a place where one and all are invited to experience community, contribute to social transformation and grow spiritually.

  • The Oblatesandy_boyer1

    The Missionary Oblates were founded in 1816 by Saint Eugene de Mazenod. Our motto is: “He has sent me to bring the Good News to the poor [...]. The Good News is proclaimed to the poor” (Luke 4:18; Matthew 11:5).

    This double …

  • Welcome!Maria Virjee

    It is an ancient Catholic tradition that all are welcome!  Come, check us out. Ask questions. Be yourself as God created you! Connect with community – connect with diversity – connect with the tension of inclusion.

    Maria Virjee our Coordinator of the …

  • Mission Statement

    We who choose St. Joseph’s Parish are called, as part of the Body of Christ, in the Archdiocese of Ottawa to be:

    A Proclaiming community which is a living witness to Christ in the inner city and in partnership with the Oblates of Mary …

  • Historyterry_byrne_cover

    Tens of thousands of people have been parishioners at St. Joseph’s over the past 155 years. Some were heroes, others were well-known people, but most were (and are) simply everyday people. This part of the website provides a history of the parish, …

  • Masses

    WEEKEND MASSES
    Saturday Evening  Mass    5 p.m.

    This is a small, friendly community gathering where all are welcome. This community often offers potluck suppers through the year. With its intimate size, you may find it easier to meet people. There is a …

  • PhotosValerie, Fr. Andy, Mike and Luke

    Neighbourhood Gatherings (the Ottawa West Central Group): November 2011

     

    Valerie, Fr. Andy, Mike and Luke

    Alan, Elaine and Valerie

  • Leadership

    The year 2012 has been a year of fine tuning and strengthening the foundation of the parish organizational structures. To mark these changes, the Parish leadership team members are currently looking at restructuring the governance and decision-making process of the …

  • Catholic News

    Peruse the Friday Fax and other Catholic publications on the St. Joe’s website!

  • Donations

    How much is an offering?

    The donation envelopes follow a tithing scale of 5% of your weekly income. We recommend that you sit with your family and carefully review your finances and discuss what will work for you. 

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