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 of Condolences from CCCB President With Regard to the Recent Tragedy in Nova Scotia
Wednesday, April 29 2020
The Most Rev. Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has written to the Most Revv. Anthony Mancini and Brian J. Dunn, respectively Archbishop and Coadjutor-Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth. In his letter, Archbishop Gagnon conveys the sympathies and prayers of the Bishops of…
CCCB President Issues Letters Regarding Religious Persecution in Eritrea
Thursday, April 16 2020
The Most Reverend Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), recently issued two letters concerning continued religious persecution in Eritrea. The first letter was addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, the Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, M.P., P.C., to raise awareness…
2020 Easter Message
Friday, April 03 2020
“So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell the disciples.” (Matthew 28:8) Dear friends, The Gospel for this year’s Easter Vigil underscores both the fear and the joy that was present among the first witnesses of the resurrection and continues to be our…
Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, March 13 2020
A unique and special time for prayer, hope and care Together with all Canadians, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are following with deep concern the current developments in Canada and throughout the world regarding the rapid global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) which can in certain cases be the cause of…
Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Proposed Changes to Federal Legislation for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Friday, January 31 2020
The Most Reverend Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), wrote to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, regarding the proposed changes to legislation on the expansion of eligibility criteria for euthanasia/assisted suicide (which the government refers to…
Letter to Prime Minister Paul Martin: The Catholic Bishops of Canada stand united in their opposition to legislation that would redefine marriage
Thursday, January 30 2020
The Right Honourable Paul Martin, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Bldg. 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2 Dear Mr. Prime Minister: The Roman and Eastern Catholic Bishops of Canada stand united in their opposition to legislation that would redefine marriage in such a way that it is…