St. Joseph's Parish - Ottawa

What St. Joseph's Parish - Ottawa does

St. Joseph's Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a documented organizational history extending back to 1856 and a current operating presence at 174 Wilbrod Street (church and hall) and 151 Laurier Avenue East (admin office). The parish is an Oblate parish affiliated with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and operates under Catholic Church governance, with spiritual leadership provided by Interim Parochial Administrator Fr. Richard Beaudette, OMI, executive leadership by Executive Director Christopher Adam, and lay governance via a Parish Pastoral Council chaired by Claire Cheesman. Its primary functional purpose is to serve the Ottawa-area Roman Catholic and seeker community through weekly Mass, daily prayer, sacramental preparation (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Adult Initiation/RCIA), faith formation, and pastoral care.

The parish's core products and programs are organized into four ministry clusters — Community Building, Pastoral Care & Social Justice, Liturgy & Music, and Faith Formation & Initiation — supplemented by a Young Adult Ministry and three flagship social outreach programs: St. Joe's Supper Table (community meals, managed by Program Manager Kathleen Strader), St. Joe's Women's Centre (women's support services, led by Director Jennifer Clark with three additional staff), and the Refugee Outreach Committee. Health & Wellness Programs (educational workshops, book clubs, caregiver support) were added in 2018-2019. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital operations consist of a parish website (st-josephs.ca), weekly bulletins, the New Spirit Newsletter, Lay Reflections, email distribution via SendPulse, social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram, and online registration via Google Forms.

The parish's revenue model blends three streams. (1) Recurring and one-time donations from registered parishioners and visitors, collected via envelopes, auto-debit plans, and donation of securities, including an active "Building our Future this Giving Tuesday (2025)" capital campaign. (2) Facility rentals of a 400-capacity Parish Hall (company/private $1,500/day, nonprofit/community $1,000/day, with a 20% weekday discount and $500 refundable damage deposit), an Oblate Lounge (20-35 capacity, $120/3-hr minimum), a Library (8-12 capacity, $100/3-hr minimum), and a Chapel, marketed as one of the largest rental spaces in downtown Ottawa. (3) Public parking revenue from a parish lot managed by Precise Parklink Inc. ($1.50/30-min, $14 max day rate; $1.00/30-min evenings, $12 max; $26 full 24-hour), with proceeds earmarked for the social outreach subsidiaries. Sunday Mass-attendance parking is free via a Hotspot-app agreement with the University of Ottawa's Lot B. The parish maintains an explicit inclusive-welcome posture, including a 2SLGBTQ+ Accompaniment Ministry, and participates in Development and Peace's annual Share Lent and Solidarity Sunday collections.

Name

St. Joseph's Parish - Ottawa

Legal name

St. Joseph's Parish

Website

https://st-josephs.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Sacramental preparation programs
• Parish hall rentals
• Community ministry programs
• Faith formation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Donations and Contributions: Registered parishioners and visitors contribute via donation envelopes, auto-debit plans, and donation of securities. These contributions support parish operations and social outreach programmes including St. Joe's Supper Table, St. Joe's Women's Centre, and the Refugee Outreach Committee.
2. Room and Hall Rentals: The parish rents out the Parish Hall, Oblate Lounge, Library, and Chapel for one-time or long-term community, corporate, and private events. Revenue is generated through rental fees and damage deposits. The banquet hall is one of the largest rental spaces in downtown Ottawa.
3. Parking Revenue: The parish parking lot is managed by a third-party company (Precise Parklink Inc.). Public parking fees are charged and proceeds are invested in the parish's social outreach programmes. Parishioners attending Mass do not pay for parking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Joseph's Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, providing religious worship services, sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, RCIA), faith formation, pastoral care, and social outreach ministries. The parish also operates a facility rental business offering its banquet hall and meeting rooms for community and private events, and a public parking lot whose proceeds support social programs.

Product overview

St. Joseph's Parish is a Roman Catholic parish offering religious worship services, sacramental preparation programs, and community ministries. The parish also operates a facility rental business providing venue spaces including a large Parish Hall (up to 400 capacity), Oblate Lounge, Library, and Chapel for community and private events. Additional offerings include parish publications, parking services, and health and wellness programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Joe's Supper Table: Community meals and fellowship program providing meals and fellowship for the community
• St. Joe's Women's Centre
• St. Joe's Library
• Refugee Outreach Committee

Products and services

• Religious Worship Services Weekly Mass celebrations, daily prayer services, and seasonal liturgical observances for the parish community.
• Sacramental Programs Preparation and celebration of sacraments including Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Adult Initiation (RCIA).
• Parish Hall Rental Large banquet hall rental for up to 400 people (200 banquet style), suitable for community events, fundraisers, and corporate galas. Includes warming kitchen, cloak room, and stage area.
• Oblate Lounge Rental Mid-sized meeting space accommodating 20-35 individuals, ideal for day retreats, board meetings, and celebrations with views of the University of Ottawa.
• Library Meeting Space Rental Small meeting space for 8-12 guests, conveniently located near the parking lot with space for small play area.
• Chapel Rental Versatile space for spiritual events and medium-sized meetings, including prayer sessions and university clubs.
• Community Ministries Ministry clusters including Community Building, Pastoral Care & Social Justice, Liturgy & Music, and Faith Formation & Initiation, with programs such as St. Joe's Supper Table, Women's Centre, and Refugee Outreach Committee.
• Parish Publications Weekly bulletins and the New Spirit Newsletter providing parish announcements, spiritual reflections, and community news to parishioners.
• Parking Services Public parking lot with hourly and evening/overnight rates; proceeds support social outreach programs including the Supper Table, Women's Centre, and Refugee Outreach Committee.
• Health & Wellness Programs Health and wellness programming including educational workshops, book clubs, and caregiver support services for the parish community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community meals served through St. Joe's Supper Table
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph's Parish is an Oblate parish, affiliated with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The Oblate tradition shapes the parish's mission of social justice and outreach. Fr. Richard Beaudette, OMI serves as Interim Parochial Administrator. The Oblate Associates ministry allows laypeople to live the Oblate mission in everyday life. The parish also hosts the Oblate Lounge as a meeting space.
• University of OttawaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish has an agreement with the University of Ottawa to use Lot B on Sunday mornings for parishioners attending Mass. Parishioners register with the Hotspot App (meter/zone number 2013) to park free of charge between 9am-1pm on Sundays.
• St. Joe's Supper TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliated ministry of St. Joseph's Parish providing meals and fellowship for the community. Run by Program Manager Kathleen Strader and Assistant Manager Will Matthias. The programme is funded in part by parking lot proceeds.
• St. Joe's Women's CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliated ministry of St. Joseph's Parish supporting women through compassion and community. Led by Women's Centre Director Jennifer Clark, Manager of Support Services Jane Tenthorey, and Program Coordinators Alia Reynolds and Amber Brar. Funded in part by parking lot proceeds.
• Canadian Christian Meditation Community (WCCM-Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph's Parish offers Christian meditation sessions three times per week following the tradition of John Main and Fr. Laurence Freeman. Contact is Beth Smith. Sessions include 15-20 minute recorded teachings followed by 25 minutes of meditation.
• Development and PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment and Peace is a Canadian Catholic organization working for justice, solidarity, and global peace. St. Joseph's Parish participates in the Development and Peace 'Share Lent' campaign and holds an annual Solidarity Sunday collection. The organization operates in 46 countries with 194 projects and 173 partners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica: Roman Catholic cathedral and parish in downtown Ottawa offering Mass, sacraments, and community ministries. Operates as a direct peer in the same archdiocese with overlapping worship, sacramental, and community-building functions.
• St. Patrick's Basilica: Roman Catholic parish in downtown Ottawa providing Mass, sacraments, and parish ministries. Closely comparable to St. Joseph's in denominational alignment, downtown geography, and parish programming.
• Blessed Sacrament Parish (Ottawa): Roman Catholic parish in Ottawa offering worship services, sacraments, and faith formation. Comparable in mission, sacramental offerings, and parish community structure to St. Joseph's.
• St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Ottawa): Historic downtown Ottawa Christian congregation offering worship, community programs, and faith-based outreach. Comparable as a local house of worship operating community ministries in the same urban core.
• First Baptist Church (Ottawa): Downtown Ottawa Christian congregation with worship services, community programs, and inclusive ministry. Comparable as a local faith community with social justice engagement and outreach programs.

Regional players

• The Mission (Ottawa): Ottawa-based faith-inspired organization providing meals, shelter, and community services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable in operating community meal programs akin to St. Joe's Supper Table in the same city.
• Centretown Community Health Centre: Community health and social services organization serving downtown Ottawa, including vulnerable populations. Comparable in serving overlapping geographic and demographic segments (low-income, newcomers, women) through St. Joe's Women's Centre and Refugee Outreach.

Emerging players

• Catholic Centre for Social Outreach (Ottawa) - Catholic Charities: Catholic charitable social outreach body serving Ottawa and region with refugee settlement, social services, and community programs. Comparable in mission overlap with St. Joseph's Refugee Outreach Committee and Women's Centre.

Others

• Development and Peace: Canadian Catholic organization for global justice, solidarity, and peace with which St. Joseph's Parish partners on the Share Lent campaign. Comparable as a faith-based social justice organization in the Catholic ecosystem.
• Canadian Christian Meditation Community (WCCM-Canada): National Christian meditation community following the John Main / Laurence Freeman tradition. St. Joseph's Parish is a partner host site for WCCM meditation sessions, making it a directly affiliated faith-based organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stjosephlaurier
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.josephs.parish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-joseph's-parish-&-sanctuary

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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