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FeaturedJoin us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Maron ✨️🙏🏼 Full-Service Lebanese Dinner, Mezza and Mashawi, Featuring Perfomer Anthony Chalhoub and DJ Tonee Azzi. Tickets are $85 per person. For more information or to reserve your tickets, please call the Parish's Office at 613-749-9494 or email us at stcharbel.ottawa@maronites.ca. God bless you all.
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The Maronite liturgical life invites us into the mystery of Christ through incense, chant, Scripture, and sacrament. Join us throughout the week for prayer, confession, and community.
Midweek Mass to nourish your soul with incense, chant, and Scripture.
Our main Sunday gathering. Join us for the beauty of Maronite worship.
For our parishioners across the river in Gatineau.
Close your Sunday gathered around the altar with the parish family.
Daily devotion
“Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.”
In the heart of the Vanier-Rockliffe neighbourhood in Ottawa, Saint Charbel Parish is a community comprised of hundreds of families gathered to pray, to help nurture one another, contributing to the greater community and spreading the word of God daily!
How did our Maronite Community and Heritage become so prominent here in Ottawa?
Find Out HereParish life in focus
Faith here sounds like chant and laughter, smells like incense and fresh manaeesh, and looks like families praying shoulder-to-shoulder. Take a glimpse at the joy that fills Saint Charbel Parish every week.
ChoirSeventy voices fill the nave as our young adults lead the Mass, blending tradition with fresh devotion.
“Singing together keeps us rooted in the faith we grew up with.” – Parish choir member
Feast dayParishioners carry the statue of Our Lady while the neighbourhood joins in prayer, flags, and hymns for Saint Charbel.
RetreatYouth ministry leaders gather on retreat to pray the Morning Office, planning how to serve families throughout the year.
“Retreat weekends help us slow down and listen for the Spirit’s whisper.” – Retreat volunteer
Stay connected
From cultural celebrations to nights of prayer, there is always a place to reconnect with the parish family and invite friends to encounter Christ. Check our calendar for the latest events and announcements.
Get involved
Our parish thrives on its parishioners and their commitment to the Church. Find out what each group at our church is up to by visiting each and every one's page. There's something for everyone!
6 – 12 Years Old
Children encountering Jesus with Mary through vibrant catechesis and joyful community.
13 – 17 Years Old
Children discovering Mary’s love through play, prayer, and Lebanese tradition.
18 – 35 Years Old
Adults consecrated to Mary, evangelizing through prayer and hospitality.
Ages 35 and up
Women carrying Mary's gentle courage through prayer, remembrance, and joyful service.
Ages 35 and up
Making reparation and drawing hearts back to Jesus through First Friday devotion.
Get in touch
Thank you for your continuous support! We welcome you to reach out for any inquiries, sacramental preparation, or to volunteer with parish life.
245 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 1N1
Email: stcharbel.ottawa@maronites.ca
Office Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tel: 613-749-9494
