Kathryn Otley

Kathryn Anne Otley is a Canadian Anglican bishop. Since May 2026, she has been the 11th bishop of Ottawa in the Anglican Church of Canada. Prior to her consecration as bishop, she was incumbent at All Saints' Anglican Church, Westboro, and an archdeacon in the diocese of Ottawa.

Early life and education Otley was born in Montreal. She was raised in the Anglican Church of Canada. Otley has bachelor's and master's degrees in classics from Carleton University. After her marriage and the birth of her children, she enrolled at Saint Paul University for theological studies.

She was archdeacon for the Carleton deanery from 2018 to 2023 and of central Ottawa from 2023 to 2026. She has been a member of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada since 2022. She was the first woman to be bishop of Ottawa.

Personal life Otley has three grown children and one grandchild. She is a kayaker and embroiderer.