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.
Comment on death of Brother Roger, founder of Taizé
Friday, August 19 2005
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins in the worldwide mourning of the tragic death of Brother Roger, the founder of the Taizé ecumenical community in France, who was killed by an assailant during community prayers at Taizé on 16 August 2005. Brother Roger touched the hearts of millions through…
Comment by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on Dr. Henry Mortantaler receiving the 2005 Couchiching Award
Wednesday, August 10 2005
The President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Brendan M. O’Brien of St. John’s, Newfoundland, has expressed great dismay that Dr. Henry Morgentaler received the 2005 Couchiching Award for Public Policy Leadership on Friday, 5 August 2005, during the 74th annual Couchiching Conference. “How someone who has led…
Comment by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the approval of Bill C-38, An Act respecting certain aspects of legal capacity for marriage for civil purposes
Tuesday, July 19 2005
Although Bill C-38, An Act respecting certain aspects of legal capacity for marriage for civil purposes, has now been approved as federal legislation in Canada, the fundamental and universal reality of marriage remains the exclusive union of a man and a woman for life. From the perspective of the Catholic…
Reaction of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family to the Adoption of Bill C-38
Wednesday, June 29 2005
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) is disappointed and very concerned by the adoption of Bill C-38 by the House of Commons, on June 28, 2005. COLF is disappointed that the Legislative Committee responsible for this bill handed in its report less than 48 hours after hearing the…
Comment by the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Bill C-38 by the House of Commons
Monday, June 27 2005
1. With the House of Commons having passed Bill C-38 on 28 June 2005, Canadians take another unfortunate step toward eliminating civil and social recognition and appreciation for the unique importance of the committed relationship of a man and a woman in marriage. 2. The issues at stake are not…
On the eve of the G-7 meetings, in Scotland: CCCB Social Affairs Commission is asking Canadian leadership
Sunday, June 26 2005
Rt. Hon. Paul Martin, M.P., P.C. Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6 Dear Prime Minister Martin: We write to you on the eve of the G-7 meetings that will take place this July in Gleneagles, Scotland, to encourage you to propose farsighted initiatives to eradicate…