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.
Letter to the Federal Minister of Agriculture: CCCB Social Affairs Commission is concerned with the situation of cattle farmers in our country
Wednesday, April 28 2004
The Honourable Bob Speller, P.C., M.P. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Sir John Carling Building 930 Carling Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5 Fax: (613) 759-1081 Dear Mr. Speller, As you and the Prime Minister meet with senior officials of the United States of America later this week, I write to express…
Letter to Prime Minister Paul Martin on the International Policy Review
Sunday, April 25 2004
A letter, jointly signed by a number of Canadian Church organizations, labour and social justice groups, has been sent to Prime Minister Paul Martin regarding the International Policy Review announced in its Speech from the Throne. In the letter the government is urged to make space for the contributions of…
Observations on Redemptionis Sacramentum
Thursday, April 22 2004
With the publication of the Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum, On Certain Matters to be Observed or to be Avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist, pastors may be looking for assistance in responding to various questions. The following are notes to help in the reflections of pastors and faithful. These have…
Election 2004: Responsibility and Discernment
Sunday, April 18 2004
(CCCB-Ottawa) With a federal election on the horizon, Canadian Catholics are being encouraged to weigh the issues carefully, be inspired by the Church’s moral and social teachings and to exercise their right to vote which is an important responsibility for the common good of society. The invitation is contained in…
Letter from the CCCB General Secretary on Bill C-250 – An act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)
Wednesday, March 24 2004
Members of the Senate of Canada The Senate Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4 Dear Honourable Senators: Re: Bill C-250 – An act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda) We understand that the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs has been studying Bill C-250 which would expand the definition of…
Eliminate Racial and Religious Discrimination: See Every Person as My Sister or Brother
Thursday, March 18 2004
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2004, the Episcopal Commission for Social Affairs and the Episcopal Commission for Interfaith Dialogue have issued a pastoral message entitled: Eliminate Racial and Religious Discrimination: See Every Person as My Sister or Brother