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.
Message on the Occasion of World Mission Sunday
Thursday, October 12 2006
On October 22nd, 2006, the Catholic Church around the world will observe World Mission Sunday. This annual observance was instituted 80 years ago in 1926 by a papal decree issued by Pope Pius XI. Every year since then, the universal Church dedicates the month of October to reflection on and…
A CCCB Pastoral Letter: The Charismatic Renewal in Canada 2003
Tuesday, September 05 2006
Commission of Theology June 2003 On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Charismatic Renewal in Canada, we, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, wish to address this pastoral letter to all the faithful. With deep gratitude and a renewed sense of hope in our hearts, we invite everyone to join…
Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon: Message from the Human Rights Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Sunday, July 23 2006
Day after day, the media reveal to us the ongoing escalation of violence in the Middle East, which particularly affects the civilian population in Lebanon. A serious humanitarian crisis is taking place. As a result of the massive displacement of people, the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, runways,…
Escalating conflict in the Middle East: Message by the CCCB Human Rights Committee
Tuesday, July 18 2006
At a time when the conflict is escalating in the Middle East and when powerless civilians are caught in the crossfire between warring factions, the international community seems unable to work together to put an end to the fighting. We urge the Government of Canada to exercise its influence to…
Comment by CCCB on Amnesty International Canada
Monday, July 17 2006
According to a public statement by Amnesty International Canada, posted 26 June 2006, Amnesty International will be discussing at meetings this summer and in 2007 whether to include access to abortion services as part of its human rights campaigns (see “Amnesty International Canada’s consultations regarding sexual and reproductive rights –…
Tabling of Bill C-338: A Step in the Right Direction
Monday, June 26 2006
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) is strongly opposed to any deliberate termination of gestation. It is from this conviction that we support the proposal of Liberal MP Paul Steckle, who tabled Bill C-338, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (procuring a miscarriage after twenty weeks of…