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.
Tribute to Blessed Pope John Paul II
Friday, May 06 2011
Only six years after his death, Pope John Paul II was proclaimed blessed by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI, before an immense crowd assembled at St Peter’s Basilica in ome, on Sunday, May 1st, 2011. This historic event, which was broadcast by television stations in almost one hundred countries, confirmed…
Following the plea of guilty to the possession of child pornography by the Most Reverend Raymond Lahey, former Bishop of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, the following statement was issued by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops:
Wednesday, May 04 2011
“The Most Reverend Raymond Lahey, former Bishop of Antigonish, has pled guilty to possession of child pornography. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops condemns all forms of sexual exploitation, especially involving minors, and continues to work to prevent such behaviour and to bring healing to the victims and their families.…
Commentary by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding an interview by PROXIMO with Father Claude Lacaille, P.M.É.
Wednesday, May 04 2011
Following an interview with Father Claude Lacaille, P.M.É., published in the April 23, 2011, edition of Proximo, entitled “Crise chez Développement et Paix : des catholiques québécois en ont ras-le-bol” (“Crisis at Development and Peace: Québec Catholics are fed up”), the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops wishes to provide further information.…
2011 Easter message by the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Most Rev. Pierre Morissette
Wednesday, April 20 2011
For many of us, our yearly Lenten journey has been shaped by its beginning and end. We started with the temptations of Jesus and then the vision of his transfiguration. We end by entering with him into Jerusalem, where we share with him in his suffering, death and resurrection. But…
Letter to Ambassador of Israel
Friday, April 08 2011
In a letter to the Ambassador of Israel to Canada from Archbishop Brendan M. O’Brien, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee, the CCCB requests that the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem be allowed to fulfill his duties as Bishop. Her Excellency Miriam Ziv Ambassador of State of Israel to Canada Embassy…
Letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
Wednesday, April 06 2011
The President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops asks the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada to ensure accommodations for the staff and volunteers of Elections Canada who may be required to work during Holy Week. Mr. Marc Mayrand Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Elections Canada 257 Slater Street Ottawa,…