The Ottawa Campus Chaplaincy welcomes all students, staff, and faculty — no matter what their faith, philosophy, questions or doubts may be. Their multifaith team of volunteer chaplains and faith liaisons work together to provide listening ears and spiritual resources that can respond to your needs.
Spiritual communities
The University of Ottawa provides space on campus for students and the broader university community for multifaith chaplaincy services offered by Ottawa Campus Chaplaincy, an independent organization.
Taking care of your spiritual wellness
What they do
- Chaplains offer pastoral care on personal and spiritual issues on a drop-in basis and by appointment in person or online
- Host programs focused on spiritual wellness and spiritual practice
- Help students connect with specific local communities of faith and practice, and with interfaith activities in the area
- Upon request, provide religious rites
Where to find them
Location
Déjà vu 232B - in the 2nd floor hallway between Morrisett (MRT) and Fauteux (FTX) alongside the Thompson Residence
Multifaith prayer and meditation rooms
These rooms frequently provide space for Muslim prayer but are open for all quiet forms of meditation and prayer for people of all spiritual backgrounds. Please note these rooms cannot be booked or reserved. Rooms may only be accessed during open building hours.
- University Centre (UCU) 107 is located down the hallway next to the Cafeteria.
- Colonel By Hall (CBY) B506 is a smaller room located on the fifth floor of Colonel By Hall.
- Roger Guindon Hall (RGN) 2529 is located on the second floor within the Kidney Research Centre.
- Sacré-Coeur (SCR) Prayer Chapel (591 Cumberland Street) – There is a small public prayer chapel inside Sacré-Coeur (SCR) that is open for students, faculty and staff usage. Contact the Sacré-Coeur parish if interested.
- LEE 309 (200 Lees - Health Sciences Building): is a smaller room with windows overlooking the BMO Social Heart.
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