St. Elizabeth Parish is a faith-filled community, built on the example of hospitality shown by St. Elizabeth herself. We welcome and celebrate people from all walks of life, and we strive to learn from Sacred Scripture, our Catholic tradition, the Sacraments, and one another. We are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of all we encounter. Above all, we spread the joy and love of Christ’s Gospel of life in our parish, neighbourhood, and to all nations.
ABOUT
Fr. Martin Ndyanabo
I am happy to be posted here at St. Elizabeth. I am in my second year here in Canada and this is my first appointment in the Archdiocese of Ottawa. I was born in Uganda in 1972, just one year after Idi Amin had taken over as president. Naturally my childhood was very difficult given the circumstances that were brought about by Amin’s reign. I was able to up grow by the Grace of God and was lucky to be educated in Catholic Schools with the help of the Missionaries.
WATCH
CCSO Fully Alive in the Spirit
WITH FR. MARTIN NDYANABO AT ST. ELIZABETH PARISH
Video produced by: St. Francis Studio Multimedia Studio
ABOUT
Deacon Fred Jardine
I am pleased Archbishop Prendergast has re-assigned me, effective Aug 2020, to continue as the deacon at St. Elizabeth’s for a three-year term. I love being at STE. I have developed wonderful friendships with Fr. Martin and many of you, and I really enjoy working with our amazing young people.
I was born in Halifax Nova Scotia in 1957 when my father was then serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. My father and my three wonderful sisters/their families live in the Ottawa area. My mother died in May. I also joined the military (navy) and served from 1976 until 1997 – specializing in engineering and project management. In 1980 I graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston with Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), received a commission, and married my high school sweetheart Sarah. Together we have been posted to Esquimalt, Halifax, Kingston (Master’s Degree), Toronto (Command and Staff College) and twice to Ottawa. On July 19th Sarah and I celebrated our 40th Anniversary – with sincere appreciation for the kind words, cards and blessings we received at the Mass. Our three ‘children’ are grown up and married (living in Stouffville ON, Stittsville ON and Gloucester England). We have two grandchildren – Helen in the UK, aged 2, and Ava here in Stittsville, 8 months. From 1997 until 2021, I worked in private industry in naval engineering projects. I “retired” in 2021.
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1303 Leaside Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7R2
(613) 725-2242
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