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

John Mark Comer
Community 01: Rediscovering Jesus’ Vision for Family
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Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
All Catholic Churches and Rites Explained (And Why They Exist)
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The Mysteries of Our Lives (Part 1)
Welcome to Season 19! In this episode, we continue our tradition of reflecting on the mysteries of our lives through the myster...
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Mathilde de Robien
A technique from the Desert Fathers to control our negative thoughts
Their technique of guarding the heart bears some similarities with today’s use of meditation.The Desert Fathers, Christians who...
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Fr Rob Kosek CRSP
You can avoid grave sin and still be far from God
Not every conversion begins with a spectacular fall. It isn’t always about living far from God and then making a sudden return....
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Arthur Brooks
The Meaning of Your Life
On happiness, vocation, and the difference between building a resume and building a life worth living.
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2080 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON K2C 3H1

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