Ottawa, Ontario

St. Monica Catholic Parish

Serving the growing Catholic community of Ottawa South! For latest updates on our new spiritual home click here.

Sunday Mass

Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm


Children’s Liturgy during the 9:30 am and 11:00 am Masses

Weekday Mass

Monday 7:00 pm (Holiday Mondays 9:00 am)
Tuesday 9:00 am
Wednesday 7:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am
Friday 9:00 am
1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am

Confession Times

Starting 1 hour before all masses except before the 8am, 9:30 am, and 11 am Sunday Masses.  Confessions end 15 minutes before the start of mass.

by appointment via email to secretary@saintmonicaparish.ca

Adoration & Devotions

Eucharistic Adoration: Every weekday starting 1 hour prior to Mass.  All-day adoration (from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm) on the first Friday of the month.


Rosary: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and the first Saturday of the month prior to the 9:00 am Mass


Private Prayer: The church is open for private prayer during weekday office hours.  Enter through the parish office located behind the church.

Upcoming Events

Combined Annual General Meeting Saint Monica and Saint Andrew Parishes
Annual General Meeting
Saint Andrew and Saint Monica Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday April 30th beginning at 7 pm in the Saint Monica Parish Hall. All are welcome to come and hear about our Parishes including financial reports and general events of the past year. Please come and learn about how your parish is operating and perhaps some plans of what is to come.
Sunday April 12th, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Monica's
Friday April 17th at 7:00pm
Next Youth Group: All About World Youth Day!
Friday April 24th, 2026
Movie Nights at St. Monica Church
Dinner & Movie Night: The evening begins at 6:15pm with a bring your own brown bag dinner, followed by a movie that at 7pm, of course, there will always be popcorn!
starting Thursday April 9th
Bible Study on the Acts of the Apostles
Saturday May 2nd, 2026
Woman's Morning of Reflection
starting Tuesday April 28th
Bishop Barron's 'Priest, Prophet, King' Series
On Tuesday Evenings beginning April 28th Deacon Tom Cuddihy will walk with you through the Bishop Barron course called Priest, Prophet, King. Workbooks will be available for $28 each.
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass - Sunday May 3rd, 2026
Celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary?
About Our Pastor

Fr. Pierre Champoux

Father Pierre Champoux has been serving as Pastor of Saint Monica Parish and St. Andrew Community since 2023, bringing a heartfelt and spiritually enriching presence to our parish family.

Alongside his pastoral work, Fr. Champoux enjoys riding motorcycles, watching movies, and reading. These personal interests bring balance to his life and help him connect with parishioners in down-to-earth ways.

Faith Resources & Content

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Father Ronald Rolheiser, OMI
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Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
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Ottawa, ON K2C 3H1

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