Decree no. 2021-01-F – Decree of implementation - New French Translation of the Roman Missal
Monday, November 01 2021
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Decrees, Statements, Letters, Briefs
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) releases numerous official documents every year. Some are under the form of decrees, while others are public statements, pastoral letters, or briefs. Only a few documents published before 1996 are available online.
Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land
Friday, September 24 2021
We, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system, which led to the suppression…
Statement from the Executive Committee of the CCCB on the upcoming federal elections: "Voting: a duty, a gift, an opportunity”
Friday, September 17 2021
The Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops encourages all Catholics in Canada to vote in the upcoming federal elections. In preparation, the faithful should reflect on their concerns and aspirations, familiarize themselves with the different party platforms, as well as with the candidates in their respective ridings,…
Statement on Recent Acts of Violence in Canada
Thursday, June 10 2021
Today, the members of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published a statement calling for an end to religious violence in Canada, and more specifically Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. Statement on Recent Acts of Violence in Canada
Decree No. 38: Maximum Amount for Alienation of Church Property
Tuesday, March 30 2021
In accordance with the prescriptions of Canon 1292 §1, as well as Decree No. 38 of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, and after taking into consideration the 2020 national cost-of-living increase of 0.7%, the CCCB Executive Committee at its meeting of 23-24 March 2021, determined that the current maximum…
2021 Easter Message
Friday, March 26 2021
“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia” There is something unique about the Easter Liturgies, and that is, the reality of movement – not just activity, but a joyful movement of going forth – the Church that goes forth! We certainly see…