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 7:00 am (during Lent), 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


Stations of the Cross: every Friday during Lent at 7:00 pm


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

Upcoming Events

Every Friday in Lent at 7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross
April 2-4, 2026 at 9:00 am
Liturgy of the Hours - Holy Week at St. Monica's
Thursday April 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Holy Thursday - Holy Week at St. Monica's
Friday April 3rd, 2026 at 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM
Good Friday - Holy Week at St. Monica's
Saturday April 4th, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Easter Vigil - Holy Week at St. Monica's
April 5th, 2026: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, or 7 pm
Easter Sunday at St. Monica's
Friday April 10th, 2026
Movie Nights at St. Monica Church
A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman
Four Seasons Book Club
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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Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
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