by Holy Spirit Parish | Mar 14, 2020 | Archdiocese, News
STAFF REPORTER – Ottawa Citizen – Updated: March 13, 2020 The Archdiocese of Ottawa has outlined new precautions for its 110 parishes from the Second Sunday of Lent through Easter. Disinfectants will be available at every entrance, the sign of peace is...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Oct 15, 2018 | News
On October 7 2018, the Archdiocese of Ottawa issued the updated and expanded national guidelines for the protection of minors in Canada. Entitled Protecting Minors from Sexual Abuse: A Call to the Catholic Faithful in Canada for Healing, Reconciliation, and...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 12, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News
By Perry West, photos courtesy of Robert DuBroy Ottawa, Canada, May 11, 2018 / 04:31 pm (CNA).- An estimated 15,000 people attended the Canadian March for Life on Thursday in Ottawa. James Hughes, national president of the Campaign Life Coalition, said marchers were...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 5, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“On Sunday Pope Francis announced that the first Friday of Lent would be a day of prayer and fasting for peace given the many ongoing conflicts throughout the world, particularly those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. “Facing the tragic...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 5, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“On Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the Liturgy of the Word, and the resulting importance of having lectors who can proclaim the readings and the Responsorial Psalm well. “We must look for good readers!” he said Jan. 31, in off-the-cuff...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 31, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News
“Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom of conscience by changing controversial new requirements to qualify for federal funding of youth summer jobs. “The...
