St. Maurice Catholic Church
Ottawa ON
K2G 1K5
Who we are
Welcome to St. Maurice Catholic Church. Our Ottawa parish is a vibrant Catholic community which serves over 900 families through many parish ministries and activities. For more information and/or registation, please call Claire Schultz at the parish office (224-1892).
Who was St Maurice?
Maurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius' army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt.
He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death.
To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus.
Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop of Lyons about 434. Scholars doubt that an entire Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice and some of his comrades did suffer martyrdom at Agaunum. St Maurice's feast day is September 22nd.
 
Who was St Maurice?
Maurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius' army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt.
He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death.
To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus.
Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop of Lyons about 434. Scholars doubt that an entire Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice and some of his comrades did suffer martyrdom at Agaunum. St Maurice's feast day is September 22nd.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Tim Devine, CC Â
Leader Position:
Pastor Â
Phone:
Fax:
(613) 224-4823 Â
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Born in Kitchener, Ontario in 1974, Fr. Tim attended the University of Waterloo for three years towards an undergraduate degree in psychology. Feeling a growing desire to give his life more wholeheartedly for the Lord, Fr. Tim discovered the Companions of the Cross and, after meeting with Fr. Bob Bedard, he was accepted to become an applicant in the fall of 1996. He was ordained to the priesthood in November 2002. Fr. Tim was assigned as pastor of St. Maurice parish in 2011.
Fr. Tim has been blind from birth, but that doesn’t slow him down or limit his joy. Fr. Tim always has the brightest smile in the room! Â
Fr. Tim has been blind from birth, but that doesn’t slow him down or limit his joy. Fr. Tim always has the brightest smile in the room! Â
Other Church Leaders:
Fr. Lawrence Hyginus, CC - Associate Pastor Â
Administration
Admin Name:
Claire Schultz Â
Admin Position:
Administration Assistant Â
Phone:
Fax:
(613) 224-4823 Â
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Claire Schultz Â
St. Maurice Catholic Church Mass Times
Sunday Masses
Saturday 5:00pm*
Sunday 9am, 11am & 7:30pm
Childrens Liturgy (for children aged 4-7) during the Sunday 9am Mass.
Weekday Masses
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Wednesday through Friday 9:00 AM
First Saturday of the Month 9:00 AM
* Denotes that this Mass is also being live streamed.
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Saturday 5:00pm*
Sunday 9am, 11am & 7:30pm
Childrens Liturgy (for children aged 4-7) during the Sunday 9am Mass.
Weekday Masses
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Wednesday through Friday 9:00 AM
First Saturday of the Month 9:00 AM
* Denotes that this Mass is also being live streamed.
It's been more than a year since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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Ministries
Catholic Women's League (CWL)
Golden Agers 50+
Holy Hour Prayer Group
Finance Council
Seniors, Service and Social
Youth Ministry Â
Catholic Women's League (CWL)
Golden Agers 50+
Holy Hour Prayer Group
Finance Council
Seniors, Service and Social
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St. Maurice Catholic Church History
The founding of St. Maurice
St. Maurice was one of a wave of parishes founded in the 1960s as the population of the western suburbs soared. Located in the area known as Cityview, the new parish was in fact created in tandem with St. Monica’s in the Merivale area, though the administration of the two new churches was to be kept completely separate as noted in Archbishop Lemieux’s decree of February 7, 1964.
The name of St. Maurice was chosen in honour of Archbishop Lemieux’s patron saint. The first pastor was Father Orloff Dorion. Mass was at first said in schools until a church could be built on Meadowlands Drive.
Construction began in December 1964 and was completed in time for the first mass on September 5, 1965. The church was blessed by Archbishop Lemieux the following year on February 5, 1966. In 1994, the parish completed paying off its mortgage. This now permitted the permanent consecration of the church, a ceremony carried out on September 18 by Archbishop Marcel Gervais.
A brown brick structure, the church has a feeling of spaciousness and provides good sight lines with its theatre-like sloping floor.
The Martyrdom of St. Maurice
St. Maurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius’ army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death. To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus. Also executed was Victor (October 10th), who refused to accept any of the belongings of the dead soldiers. In a follow-up action, other Christians put to death were Ursus and another Victor at Solothurin (September 30th); Alexander at Bergamo; Octavius, Innocent, Adventor, and Solutar at Turin; and Gereon (October 10th) at Cologne. Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop of Lyons about 434. Some scholars doubt that an entire Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice and some of his comrades did suffer martyrdom at Agaunum. Feast day – September 22nd.
Prayer to St. Maurice
Saint Maurice, most blessed and honourable patron saint, you who fought so valiantly on the battlefield of faith, steadfastly opposed the tyranny of earthly rulers, boldly confessed faith in the one true God, and preferred to die by the sword rather than to betray your Lord, Jesus Christ, pray for us.
O holy martyr and loyal soldier of Christ, obtain for us the courage to persevere in truth, to be a light in the darkness of the times in which we live, and to defend the honour of the Church wherever it is opposed. Obtain also for us the grace to endure patiently all the trials and hardships of this life, and to carry our cross in the spirit of prayer and self-denial. In particular we ask you to obtain for us from God the following favour: [mention your special request].
We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
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St. Maurice was one of a wave of parishes founded in the 1960s as the population of the western suburbs soared. Located in the area known as Cityview, the new parish was in fact created in tandem with St. Monica’s in the Merivale area, though the administration of the two new churches was to be kept completely separate as noted in Archbishop Lemieux’s decree of February 7, 1964.
The name of St. Maurice was chosen in honour of Archbishop Lemieux’s patron saint. The first pastor was Father Orloff Dorion. Mass was at first said in schools until a church could be built on Meadowlands Drive.
Construction began in December 1964 and was completed in time for the first mass on September 5, 1965. The church was blessed by Archbishop Lemieux the following year on February 5, 1966. In 1994, the parish completed paying off its mortgage. This now permitted the permanent consecration of the church, a ceremony carried out on September 18 by Archbishop Marcel Gervais.
A brown brick structure, the church has a feeling of spaciousness and provides good sight lines with its theatre-like sloping floor.
St. Maurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius’ army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death. To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus. Also executed was Victor (October 10th), who refused to accept any of the belongings of the dead soldiers. In a follow-up action, other Christians put to death were Ursus and another Victor at Solothurin (September 30th); Alexander at Bergamo; Octavius, Innocent, Adventor, and Solutar at Turin; and Gereon (October 10th) at Cologne. Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop of Lyons about 434. Some scholars doubt that an entire Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice and some of his comrades did suffer martyrdom at Agaunum. Feast day – September 22nd.
Saint Maurice, most blessed and honourable patron saint, you who fought so valiantly on the battlefield of faith, steadfastly opposed the tyranny of earthly rulers, boldly confessed faith in the one true God, and preferred to die by the sword rather than to betray your Lord, Jesus Christ, pray for us.
O holy martyr and loyal soldier of Christ, obtain for us the courage to persevere in truth, to be a light in the darkness of the times in which we live, and to defend the honour of the Church wherever it is opposed. Obtain also for us the grace to endure patiently all the trials and hardships of this life, and to carry our cross in the spirit of prayer and self-denial. In particular we ask you to obtain for us from God the following favour: [mention your special request].
We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
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With us night and morning
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation for which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare. And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and so beloved a hand. Yet when again in this same world You give us the joy we had, the brightness of Your Sun, we shall remember all the days we lived through, and our whole life shall then be Yours alone.
St. Maurice Catholic Church listing was last updated on the 15th of November, 2022
