The Companions of the Cross

A Society of Apostolic Life based in Ottawa, Ontario.

It is a community of Roman Catholic priests that is Eucharistic, Charismatic, Marian and Magisterial. It was founded by Fr. Robert Bedard and was approved in 2003 by the Vatican as a Society of Apostolic Life.

Check out its home to find out more about the vision, mission, spirituality, brotherhood, teachings from our beloved priests, retreats, and all the other updates on events around the community.

"I see the Church waking up and coming explosively alive to the point where it, with the power of the Holy Spirit, will shake the earth and nations with its dynamic presence."

  - Fr. Bob Bedard, CC Founder

As Companions of the Cross, "We proclaim Christ Crucified...the Power of God and the Wisdom of God"   

- 1 Cor 1:23-24

Lay Associate of the Companions of the Cross

Eran, Michael, & Sebastian Lifetime Promises and Diaconate Ordination

Adopt a Priest Today

Timothy Silver Lifetime Promises and Diaconate Ordination

Seminarian Commitment Mass

Fr. Kevin Fr. Isacc Fr. Daniel Ordination to Priesthood

Pentecost Prayer Vigil 2023