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 from CCCB President Jacques Berthelet Regarding Efforts by Development and Peace to Support Afghan Refugees
Wednesday, October 24 2001
This letter has been sent by the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) to all CCCB members. Dear brother Bishop, One only needs to mention the date 11 September 2001, and everyone reacts with horror because of the terrorist actions with their terrifying impact on New York,…
A Statement from the CCCB's Commission for Interfaith Dialogue: Muslim People and Institutions Must be Respected
Wednesday, October 03 2001
The members of the Episcopal Commission for Interfaith Dialogue of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops wish to express their concern about acts of violence directed towards Muslim people or institutions in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. In light of recent media reports…
Message to Canadian Political Leaders and the People of God from the Catholic Bishops of Canada
Sunday, September 23 2001
The tragically violent events of 11 September 2001 have touched everyone deeply. In dioceses and parishes across the country, as well as by interviews and letters at the national and regional levels, we the Catholic Bishops of Canada have expressed our deepest condolences, fervent prayers and heartfelt solidarity for those…
Letter from Archbishop James Weisgerber to Industry Minister Brian Tobin Concerning the Exploitation of Children in the Clothing Industry
Monday, July 16 2001
Honourable Brian Tobin Minister of Industry House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Mr. Tobin: As you may be aware, the Bishops of Canada have long been interested in encouraging ethical activity related to the production and consumption of apparel. Some half dozen years ago, we participated in a…
A Message to Catholics in Canada on the Occasion of the Holy Father's Visit to Ukraine
Wednesday, June 20 2001
This message is available in Ukrainian by clicking here. You must use Internet Explorer to view this document properly. The Holy Father’s visit to Ukraine is a great gift of grace and God’s Providence. Pope John Paul II will be the third pope to set foot on Ukrainian territory, the…
Letter to the President of Columbia Regarding the Recent Kidnapping of a Columbian Indigenous Leader
Tuesday, June 05 2001
Dr. Andrés Pastrana Arango President of Colombia Palacio de Nariño Santafé de Bogotá Colombia Dear Mr. President: We have received the extremely disturbing news that KIMY PERNIA DOMICO, a valiant leader of the Embera Katio indigenous people in Cordoba, Colombia, has been kidnapped by armed men. Mr. Pernia Domico was…