uOttawa Multi-Faith Chaplaincy welcomes all students, staff, and faculty — no matter what their faith, philosophy, questions or doubts may be. While on campus (virtual or in-person), we are here to create safe and hospitable spaces that will support your spiritual wellness. Our multi-faith team of volunteer Chaplains and faith liaisons work together to provide listening ears and spiritual resources that can respond to your needs. We do this by providing pastoral care and immediate crisis response; encouraging and promoting opportunities for inter-faith dialogue and spiritual learning; working cooperatively with partners on and off campus; offering programs and events that will encourage understanding, respect and empathy among people of diverse spiritual and religious backgrounds.
While on campus, we are here to create safe and hospitable spaces that will support your spiritual wellness. Our multi-faith team of volunteer Chaplains and faith liaisons work together to provide listening ears and spiritual resources that can respond to your needs.
Taking care of your spiritual wellness
What we 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
- Collaborate with the Wellness Centre to consider spiritual wellness integration needs
- Collaborate with university staff and students in response to a crisis on campus
- 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 us
Location
Déjà vu 232B - in the 2nd floor hallway between Morrisett (MRT) & Fauteux (FTX) alongside the Thompson Residence
Chaplaincy office drop in hours
- Monday: 11:00am-1:00pm
- Tuesday: 11:00am-3:00pm
- Wednesday: 11:00am-3:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm
- Friday: 11:00am-1:30pm
The chaplaincy office is open from : •Monday: 11:00am-1:00pm • Tuesday: 11:00am-3:00pm • Wednesday: 11:00am-3:00pm • Thursday: 2:00-5:00pm • Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm • Friday: 11:00am-1:30pm
Multi-faith prayer & 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 the chaplaincy office is not located at these locations, and these rooms are not able to 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.
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Meet the Chaplains
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