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 by CCCB President on articles in Canadian newspapers
Thursday, March 18 2010
The following statement was made on 18 March 2010 by the Most Reverend Pierre Morissette, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: “Articles published earlier today in the newspapers The National Post and La Presse refer to the sexual abuse of minors by those exercising authority in the Catholic…
Statement welcoming news of the canonization of Brother André
Friday, February 19 2010
It is with much joy that the Bishops of Canada welcome the 19 February 2010 announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of the canonization of Brother André. Brother André lived his life with great humility. Guided by a deep faith and devotion to Saint Joseph, he dedicated his life to praying,…
Letter from CCCB President for Lent 2010
Thursday, February 18 2010
Ash Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Dear Brother Bishops, Recently, I invited Catholics in Canada to participate in the DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE Share Lent Campaign, which annually finances the work of DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE as the official international development agency of the Catholic Church in Canada. Over the past month, Canadians…
Letter by CCCB President Bishop Pierre Morissette for the Olympics
Thursday, February 04 2010
Dear athletes and visitors to the Olympics, Welcome to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! It is an honour for Canada to have been selected once again to host the most important sporting event in the world. As people from every race, creed and culture come to British Columbia…
Appeal to the Pastors and Faithful of the Catholic Church in Canada
Thursday, January 14 2010
The impact on the people of Haiti is enormous, following the massive 12 January 2010 earthquake centring on the region of its capital, Port-au-Prince. Although reliable estimates on the human casualties are not yet available, reports indicate that much of the city is in rubble, thousands are feared dead, and…
Pastoral Letter on Human Trafficking
Wednesday, January 27 2010
Pastoral letter on human trafficking issued within the context of preparations for the 2010 Olympic Games to be held in Vancouver. Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops What is human trafficking? In 2010, Canada will host the Olympic Winter Games. Many are looking forward to…