The Presence

02/16/2026

There will be no The Presence this month as Ash Wednesday falls on the 3rd Wednesday.

Divine Infant Parish will have a 7pm Mass on Wednesday February 18th.

08/19/2025

Wednesday is The Presence at Divine Infant Parish at 7pm. We have freezies and bubbly beverages to share afterwards!

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06/28/2025

There will be no The Presence taking place in July. Please join us on Wednesday August 20th from 7-8pm for Adoration with frozen treats to follow at the park!

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12/10/2024

Announcing: Divine Infant's Advent Mini Retreat

Praying with the Nativity: Encountering the Emmanuel

Prepare your heart for the birth of Christ this Advent by entering into prayerful reflection on the Nativity. Join us for two evenings of guided prayer, reflection, and renewal.

Dates:
December 17: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Guided Prayer through the Nativity (mass at 7pm)

December 18: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Reflection, Adoration, and Confession

Location: Divine Infant Parish

Schedule:
Night 1 (Dec 17):
Lectio Divina on the Nativity – A guided prayerful journey through the Scriptures, allowing us to encounter Christ through the story of His birth. This will be a time of quiet reflection, listening, and personal prayer as we meditate on the profound mystery of the Emmanuel—God with us.

Night 2 (Dec 18):
Reflection, Adoration, and Confession – A time for personal reflection, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the opportunity for Confession.

Come and experience a deeper connection with the Advent season, as we pray with the Nativity and prepare our hearts to welcome Christ anew.

All are welcome!

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10/02/2024

If you are a young adult in the East end of Ottawa, please fill out this google form to express whether or not you are interested in a Tuesday morning young adult group at the request of Fr Michael El-Nachef. Thank you!

This survey is to gauge interest in starting a Young Adult Ministry at Divine Infant Parish. Due to previous attempts that have fizzled, the parish is waiting to see if there is enough interest to start this group, and hopefully keep it going! Therefore, please consider seriously whether you can com...

08/11/2024

Please note: there will be no The Presence Adoration night in August. The next evening will take place Wednesday September 18th.

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