Public Statements, Letters and Information from Bishops of Canada during their 2015 Annual Plenary Assembly

Thursday, September 24 2015

During their 2015 annual Plenary Assembly, 14-18 September 2015, in Cornwall, Ontario, the Bishops of Canada issued a number of public statements, letters and information. Among the issues addressed are a statement on assisted suicide,  a statement of support for the joint fundraising campaign for Syrian refugees by the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, CNEWA Canada, and Aid to the Church in Need Canada, a joint statement by the Presidents of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and the Canadian Religious Conference to mark the Year of Consecrated Life, and a letter from the President to the Holy Father on behalf of the Bishops gathered in Plenary Assembly.

1. Letter from the President to the Holy Father

2. Salt + Light video, “We Remember – Nous Nous Souvenons: 50th Anniversary of Closing of Vatican II”

3. Launching of CCCB English-language edition of the Book of Gospels

• Ordering information
• Introduction and Guide to the Book of Gospels

4. Joint message by the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the President of the Canadian Religious Conference Celebrating and giving thanks for the gift of consecrated life / Célébrons et rendons grâce au don de la vie consacrée

5. Statement “Bishops of Canada endorse and support joint fundraising campaign for Syrian refugees by Development & Peace, CNEWA Canada and ACN Canada”

6. Statement on Assisted Suicide issued by the Plenary Assembly

7. News releases issued by the CCCB during the 2015 Plenary Assembly

8. Resolution by the Catholic Bishops of Canada on Refugees