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.
CCCB Brief on Bill C-14 (“Medical Assistance in Dying”) to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
Tuesday, May 03 2016
As clearly stated in its previous statements on this issue, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops absolutely and categorically disagrees with any attempt at justifying or supporting a “right” to assisted suicide or euthanasia. This is based on the unchanging teaching of our Church, derived from the teaching of Christ himself, that…
Bishops of Canada Welcome Post-Synodal Exhortation Amoris Laetitia
Friday, April 08 2016
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joyfully welcomes the Holy Father’s Post-Synodal Exhortation Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family. As the national assembly of the Catholic Bishops of this country, we encourage its prayerful reception among all the faithful, and recommend its careful study to married couples and families, and to…
What it Means for Canada's Remaining Six Mission Dioceses to be Transferred to the Common Law of the Church
Monday, January 25 2016
Statement by the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, O.M.I., President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops The Holy See announced today that Pope Francis has transferred Canada’s remaining six mission dioceses to the common law of the Church. In celebrating and welcoming this historic moment for the Church in our…
Canadian Ecumenical Pioneer Father Irénée Beaubien Celebrates 100th Birthday
Friday, January 22 2016
Coinciding with the current Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Father Irénée Beaubien, S.J., will celebrate his 100th birthday this coming January 26. Considered one of Canada’s ecumenical pioneers, Father Beaubien has dedicated numerous years of his pastoral ministry to working for Christian unity. He was appointed in 1966 as the…
CCCB President writes to Coptic Orthodox Bishop Anba Mina concerning recent bombing in Cairo
Tuesday, December 13 2016
The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, O.M.I., Bishop of Hamilton and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has sent a letter conveying condolences and prayers to His Grace Anba Mina, Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Mississauga, Vancouver and Western Canada concerning the recent bombing at the…
Pastoral Letter from CCCB for 50th of Development and Peace – Caritas Canada
Friday, November 18 2016
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace – Caritas Canada in 2017, the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, O.M.I., Bishop of Hamilton and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a Pastoral Letter. The organization was founded in 1967 by the Bishops in…