Kent & Nepean Streets
Parish Office - 281 Nepean St.
Ottawa ON K1R 5G2
CANADA
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introduction
Saint Patrick's Basilica has a long history in the City of Ottawa, being the first English-speaking Roman Catholic Parish in the original city. The present church was completed in 1875 and was declared a Basilica on Saint Patrick's Day, March 1995.
Beautiful as it is, Saint Patrick's Basilica is primarily a place of worship and reconciliation - Catholics citywide make use of the confessional at Saint Patrick's. It also serves the downtown core and offers Masses before work (7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m.), during lunch (12:15 p.m.), and after the workday (4:30 p.m.), with confessions before each Mass, and six Masses for Sunday Obligation.
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book & gift shop corner
The Book & Gift Shop will be closed until further notice. Our online store remains open to serve your requests for spiritual books and resources.
My Body Given for You by Helmut Hoping is a monumental work on the history and theology of the Eucharist. While much has been written about the Eucharist and the liturgy in and of themselves, Hoping focuses on the inseparable and intimate relationship between the two. His reflection on the second Eucharistic Prayer and unpacking of the words of institution are of particular note and would serve well to deepen your love of the source and summit of our Faith.
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CHOIRS & music resources
Parishioners are encouraged to join with the choirs in singing the Ordinary of the Mass during Lent. Clicking on the links below will take you to online sound files that will assist in learning the music.
Music for the 9:30 and 11:00 am Masses
(AH - Adoremus Hymnal)
- AH page 17 - Lord Have Mercy
- AH page 49 - Holy Holy
- AH page 67 - Memorial Acclamation B
- AH page 123 - Lamb of God
Music for the 12:15 pm Mass
Mass XVII (AH - Adoremus Hymnal)
- AH 126 - Kyrie
- AH 127 - Sanctus
- AH page 67 - Memorial Acclamation B
- AH 128 - Agnus Dei
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Prayer intention of the holy father - MARCH
Catholics in China
We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity. -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - What's New
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3 days agoDue to preventative measures and precautions regarding COVID-19, and with the authorization of His Eminence Marc Cardinal Ouellet, Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, the episcopal ordination of...
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2 weeks agoA unique and special time for prayer, hope and care Together with all Canadians, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are following with deep concern the current developments in Canada and throughout the...
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3 weeks agoThe Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has released the Holy Father's Message for the 35th World Youth Day (WYD), which will be celebrated in dioceses/eparchies on or around Palm Sunday, 5 April...
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Vatican YouTube
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COVID-19 Updates
Thursday, March 26 - Decree for Holy Week Liturgies from Archbishop Terrence Prendergast - please see attached decree for details
Monday March 23 - Churches to Close
Further to the Archbishop's directive issued this morning that all churches in the Archdiocese are to close until further notice, the Basilica will be closing at 1:30 pm today, and remain closed until further notice.
The Parish Office will be open on a reduced schedule Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact the office via telephone at 613-233-1125 or email at info@basilica.ca rather than coming to the office.
Thursday March 19 - Letter from the Archbishop
Message of Encouragement from the Archbishop - please click here to view the message
Spiritual Resources
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parish news
Parish Bulletin - Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 22 - please click here to view
Resources for Lent
Are you looking for resources to deepen your faith? Perhaps some movies or audio drama to inject some Catholic culture into your family life? Then look no further than Formed.org. This website has a vast array of ebooks, Bible studies, audio books, documentaries, and so much more. Go to basilica.formed.org to register.
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DEVELOPMENT & PEACE
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message from the rector
To view the recent Message from the Rector on the Sacrament of Confession - please click here
March 22, 2020
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
To say that we have been through some extraordinary few weeks and months would be an understatement. In dealing with the current public health crisis – in Canada and elsewhere – let us be governed by both prayer and prudence. On the issue of prayer, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has made available by video (available on our parish website basilica.ca) a moving prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary ...
Fr Kevin
... click here to read the complete Message. -
Catholic News Service
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Flavio Lo Scalzo, Reuters By ROME (CNS) -- In addition to expanding shelters for the homeless during Italy's COVID-19 lockdown, Catholic dioceses and parishes are offering rooms to...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis offered his daily morning Mass for those who find themselves living in fear of the coronavirus pandemic...
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Rome Reports
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News from the Vatican
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Pope Francis offered his daily morning Mass for those who find themselves living in fear of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world.
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With so much suffering associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis asked people to reflect on whether they were feeling real compassion and sorrow for what was happening.
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