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.
Letter of condolences from the CCCB President following the terrible accident in Saskatchewan
Tuesday, April 10 2018
The Most Reverend Lionel Gendron, P.S.S., Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, has written to the Most Reverend Mark A. Hagemoen, Bishop of Saskatoon. In his letter, Bishop Gendron conveys the condolences and prayers of the Bishops of Canada following the terrible accident that…
Update Regarding Canada Summer Jobs Program
Wednesday, March 28 2018
We the undersigned, representing Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities across Canada have spoken publicly about our concerns regarding the new application requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs program. Groups applying for 2018 funding were required to endorse an attestation by checking a box, indicating their affirmation of certain beliefs held…
2018 Easter Message
Tuesday, March 27 2018
In Canada, the celebration of Easter, which coincides with the emergence of spring, is always filled with a sense of new life. As we begin to throw off our winter coats and boots, the days are becoming longer, the sun is getting warmer and new life abounds in the budding…
CCCB President writes Pope Francis for 5th anniversary of his pontificate
Wednesday, March 14 2018
The President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), the Most Reverend Lionel Gendron, P.S.S., Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, has written to His Holiness Pope Francis in celebration of the fifth anniversary of his election to the Chair of Saint Peter, 13 March 2018. In his letter, Bishop Gendron writes:…
“The state has a legitimate interest in protecting the unborn”: Statement on the 30th anniversary of the Morgentaler Decision
Saturday, January 27 2018
Exactly thirty years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that existing abortion provisions in our nation’s Criminal Code violated a woman’s Charter rights to the security of person, and were thus unconstitutional. Since that ruling, there has been no criminal law regulating abortion in Canada. Yet, Mr. Justice Gerard…
Faith Leaders Ask Government to Revise Canada Summer Jobs Requirements
Thursday, January 25 2018
We the undersigned leaders of diverse faith communities and organizations in Canada, call on the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada to amend the Canada Summer Jobs guidelines and application process so that it does not compel agreement or belief, and allows religious organizations to stay true to their…