The September 2026 International Roundtable

Walking Together in Faith and Service: Catholic Knights in a Synodal Church.

Theme
Venue & Date

St. Paul’s University, Ottawa, Canada
## September, 2026

This historic gathering will bring together Catholic Knights from across the world for prayer, dialogue, and discernment on the role of Catholic Orders in the synodal journey of the Church.

Highlights

Chair: The Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse- Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall

Co-Chair - The Most Reverend Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji- The President of the Catholic Bishops conference of Nigeria and Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese

Chief Host : Mayor of Ottawa

Special Guest of Honor-Prime Minister of Canada

Venue - St. Paul’s University, Ottawa

Delegates: Representatives from Catholic Knights’ Orders in North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Focus Areas

Fraternal Service in the 21st Century
Synodality and Lay Apostolate
Strengthening Global Catholic Networks
Youth Engagement and Vocational Growth

The Roundtable will serve as a sacred space for reflection, learning, and unity, a sign of the Church’s universal fraternity.