Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
71 Bronson Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1R6G6
Phone: (613) 232-7124
Fax: (613) 232-7088
Web: http://ottawa.anglican.ca

About Us:

How the Diocese is Organized
Our diocese is one of 30 Anglican dioceses in four ecclesiastical provinces across Canada. Each diocese is led by a bishop. Presided over by the Primate, the Anglican Church of Canada is part of the world-wide Anglican Communion. Our diocese embraces more than 80 parishes and over 130 local congregations within ten deaneries. Clergy, appointed by the bishop in consultation with parishioners, serve the parishes.

Parishes / Congregations
The ministry of a parish is the responsibility of all its members. The Parish Corporation, consisting of the incumbent priest and wardens, oversees this ministry in consultation with a Parish Council and in concert with diocesan undertakings and objectives. Vestry is the parish general meeting which occurs at least annually.

Deaneries
The ten deaneries of our diocese are organized principally on geographical divisions. The deaneries are; Arnprior, Carleton, Clarendon, Lanark, Ottawa Centre, Ottawa East, Ottawa West, Pembroke, Stormont and the Cathedral. Each deanery has a regional dean, nominated by the clergy and appointed by the bishop. Among other duties the regional dean chairs the deanery meetings.

Archdeacons
Archdeacons are appointed by the bishop to assist in the supervision of parishes and the management of the diocese. They play an important role in the work of the bishop's committee responsible for the appointment of clergy.

The Bishop
Our bishop leads the diocese, provides the focus of unity, and serves as the link between the diocesan, provincial, national and world-wide Anglican Communion.