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 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…
Letter to Pope Francis to mark his 50th anniversary to the priesthood
Friday, December 13 2019
A congratulatory letter from the Most Rev. Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), was addressed to Pope Francis on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Holy Father’s ordination to the priesthood. Letter to Pope Francis
Christmas Message 2019
Monday, December 09 2019
Dear Friends, Reconciliation is a much used word in our present-day culture, but we seldom ponder in our hearts what a treasure and mystery reconciliation really is. In the Christmas season, its meaning and implications are vividly concrete as the birth of Christ brings a new light and a saving…
A Transformative Journey – An Update on the Implementation of the Guidelines on Protecting Minors From Sexual Abuse
Friday, November 15 2019
In light of questions recently raised regarding the efforts of the Catholic Church in Canada to respond to the legacy of clergy sexual abuse, for example by way of the publication of names of the “credibly accused”, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) wishes to provide an account of…
CCCB Releases Statement on Poverty in Canada
Wednesday, October 23 2019
Today, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), through the Commission for Justice and Peace, is releasing a statement entitled Poverty in Canada: Ensuring Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing in anticipation of the Third World Day of the Poor to be held on 17 November 2019. Poverty is a serious issue…
Joint Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Anglican Church of Canada on the Canonization of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman
Thursday, October 10 2019
In anticipation of the upcoming canonization of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman, to be celebrated on Sunday, 13 October 2019, in Rome, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) have issued a joint statement of thanksgiving to mark the occasion. The statement is…