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.
Three Cornerstones: Human Dignity, Solidarity and Subsidiarity
Thursday, May 08 2003
On May 1, 2003, the Epsicopal Commission for Social Affairs of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) responded to the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Bill Graham given on January 22, 2003, for all Canadians to help shape the direction, priorities and choices for Canada in the…
Message by the Catholic Organization for Life and Family on the Occasion of the National March for Life
Monday, April 28 2003
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) would like to invite all Canadians to pause and reflect for a moment on the occasion of the National March for Life, whose theme this year is Life: The Only Choice! This March gives us all an opportunity to appreciate the priceless…
Letter to the Federal Justice Minister Martin Cauchon Regarding Bill C-250 – An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Hate Propaganda)
Monday, April 14 2003
The Honourable Martin Cauchon, P.C., M.P. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada East Memorial Building, 4th Floor 284 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A OH8 Dear Mr. Cauchon: Bill C-250 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda) On behalf of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops…
Statement on the Conflict in Iraq by the Permanent Council of the CCCB
Wednesday, March 19 2003
The first attacks in the war against Iraq were made last evening. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, through its Permanent Council, expresses its profound sadness and desolation with this tragic situation. In union with the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, the Bishops of Canada pray to the Lord…
Social Affairs Commission: Letter to Federal Citizenship and Immigration Minister Denis Coderre Regarding Refugee Policies in Canada
Thursday, March 06 2003
The Honourable Denis Coderre Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Fax: 613-952-5533 Dear Mr. Coderre: We are writing today to raise several issues of importance relating to refugee policy in Canada. Reflecting on the Message of the Holy Father, John Paul II, for the 89th World Day of Migrants and Refugees…
Message to CCCB members on the situation and needs of the Holy Land
Tuesday, March 04 2003
Dear brother Bishop: Following my return from Jerusalem this past January, I asked that you be sent several documents indicating how the situation today in the Holy Land is no less than catastrophic. Over the past year, the number of deaths has increased; unemployment has reached an incredible level; more…