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 will resume in September

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.

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

Abiding Together: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger
The Way of Trust and Love: Being Reconciled to Our Weakness
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on “The Way of Trust and Love” and focus on Chapter 3: Being Reconciled to O...
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Abiding Together: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger
The Way of Trust and Love: An Elevator for Small Children
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on “The Way of Trust and Love” and focus on Chapter 2: An Elevator for Small...
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Fr Columba Jordan CFR
The Biblical Way to Stop People-Pleasing
What would it be like to truly be free, from sin, from fear, and from anything else we can't say no to? In the letter to the Ga...
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Jenny Connelly
How To Lead, Whether You’re In Charge or Not
Perhaps you want more influence. Maybe you’re pursuing a promotion that requires leadership. Maybe it's clear: you want to be a...
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Fr. Mark Mary
How to Stop Worrying About the Future (and Be in the Here and Now)
Your imagination is a powerful gift from God, and your freedom to focus carries immense responsibility. When we surrender our f...
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
When Someone You Love Walks Away From God / Leaves the Church
If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who is far from God, you're not alone. You're in good company—not the least o...
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Ottawa, ON K2C 3H1

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