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.
CCCB Letter to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien Concerning Iraq
Wednesday, October 23 2002
[CCCB translation] The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Building 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear Mr. Prime Minister: You recently received a letter from the Canadian Council of Churches signed by the major Church leaders in Canada, including myself, urging the Government of Canada…
In a Letter to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien: No to War Against Iraq Says the Canadian Council of Churches
Tuesday, September 24 2002
The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, Canada K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister Chrétien: In these past months and weeks, strong momentum has been built up in favour of a new invasion of Iraq. The pressure to resort to war continues in spite of…
Letter to Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs: "Canada must contribue to bring peace in Congo and in the African Great Lakes region", said the President of the CCCB
Wednesday, September 11 2002
[CCCB translation] The Honourable Bill Graham Minister for Foreign Affairs Lester B. Pearson Bldg. 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2 Dear Mr. Minister: During meetings that I had with your predecessor in November 2001 and April 2002, I indicated to him that the Catholic Church in Canada had strong…
CCCB Letter to Canadian Heritage Minister Sheila Copps Concerning Religious Representation at September 11 Anniversary Service
Monday, September 09 2002
The Honourable Sheila Copps Minister of Canadian Heritage Jules Léger Building, 12th Floor 15 Eddy Street Gatineau, Québec K1A 0M5 Dear Madam Minister: Last year, on 18 September 2001, the General Secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches, Ms. Janet Somerville, wrote to you to express disappointment on the lack…
JMJ 2002 : lettre de remerciement du Saint-Père (This document is only available in French)
Wednesday, August 07 2002
This document is only available in French.
WYD 2002 Papal Welcoming Ceremony: Message of Welcome to Pope John Paul II by Most Rev. Jacques Berthelet, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)
Thursday, July 25 2002
Most Holy Father, The youth of 172 countries have come to meet you. The youth of the world welcomes you very warmly. The youth of the world greet Your Holiness with affection. These young people have come with their bishops, priests and leaders to create a chain of friendship which…