Vocations

When Jesus launched his movement for a civilization of love in the heart of the world, he realized that he needed chiefs, leaders. Even today, that movement that we call the "Church" needs men, who, like in the time of Jesus, will accept to serve as leaders...We call them "priests".

If the Lord calls you, you can be sure that He is calling you to happiness.The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is dedicated to fostering and encouraging vocations in young men of the Catholic faith. May the Lord help you to know your vocation and to respond with an open and generous heart. 

Whether you are discerning a call to the priesthood or supporting a friend or family member pursuing a vocation, the Vocations Office is here to provide spiritual guidance and ongoing support.

sunday, october 4, 2020

Ordination to the Diaconate of Two Candidates at Notre-Dame Cathedral

On Sunday, October 4th Michel Goyette and Claude Vachon were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate. In addition, Diego Rebeles who is studying for the priesthood was ordained to the transitional diaconate.

All three men are slated to serve in the francophone sector of the Archdiocese.

Please keep these men and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
In the photo: Deacons Michel Goyette (Yvonne), Diego Rebeles, Claude Vachon (Isabelle). In the background (masked): Bishop Desrochers, Archbishop Damphousse.

Monday, August 10, 2020

Ordination to the Diaconate of Seven Candidates at St Finnan's Parish in Alexandria
On August 10, the feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, Archbishop Prendergast ordained seven men to the diaconate—six permanent diaconate candidates and one who is a candidate for the priesthood—in St. Finnan’s Church, Alexandria.
 
The men who were ordained and their home parishes are:

• Guy Cote (Blessed Sacrament, Cornwall);
• Steven Gaudet, candidate for the priesthood (St. Bernard, Finch);
• Chris Moffat (Blessed Sacrament, Ottawa)
• Richard Murphy (St. Bernard, Finch)
• Kevin O’Shea (St. Maurice, Ottawa)
• Phil Richards (Divine Infant, Orleans)
• Tom Sudsbear (Holy Redeemer, Kanata)

Please keep these men and their wives and families in your thoughts and prayers.

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Ordination to the Priesthood of Jonathan Graham Kelly at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.

Fr. Jonathan Kelly's priestly ordination took place in Notre Dame Cathedral during a Mass celebrated on the Feast of the Transfiguration, August 6, 2020. 

Please keep Fr. Kelly and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Jonathan Graham Kelly was born in Ottawa on April 4, 1989. He grew up in Aylmer, Quebec. His parents, older sister, and two younger brothers attended Mass at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Aylmer. After High school, he attended CEGEP Heritage College to study natural sciences. On a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Australia in 2008, an experience led him to consider the priesthood. A year later, he entered the seminary and began discerning. He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from St. Philip Neri Seminary in Toronto. He obtained his Masters of Divinity from St. Augustine’s Seminary. During his time at St. Augustine’s, he entered a non-academic propaedeutic year to learn the rules of discernment of St. Ignatius. He did a one-year internship at St. Augustine Parish in Ottawa.