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Episcopal Resignation and Appointment for the Diocese of London

Tuesday, April 21 2026

Ottawa – Today, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of London since 2002, and appointed the Most Reverend Daniel J. Miehm as his successor. At the time of his nomination, Bishop Miehm was serving as Bishop of Peterborough. Bishop Miehm Born on 27 August 1960, in Kitchener, Ontario, Bishop Miehm studied at St. Jerome’s College in the University…

Reflection on the Holy Father’s Call for Peace, Human Dignity, and Moral Responsibility in Public Life

Thursday, April 16 2026

Ottawa — In light of recent public commentary surrounding the Holy Father’s appeals for peace, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (CCCB) Communications Service wishes to reiterate several principles of Catholic teaching that remain especially relevant in times of war and international tension. Pope Leo XIV’s witness in such moments is moral and pastoral, not partisan. His words remind the world that peace is never…

Meeting of the Hindu-Catholic Dialogue

Wednesday, April 15 2026

Ottawa — The national Hindu-Catholic Dialogue, co-sponsored by the Hindu-Federation of Canada and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), convened on 14 March at the Ram Mandir in Mississauga. The meeting focused on the theme of sacred architecture within the respective religious traditions. Dialogue co-chair Uday Lohakare presented on the history and symbolism of Hindu temple architecture, highlighting both Northern and Southern Indian styles, as…

Archbishop Appointed for Sherbrooke

Friday, April 10 2026

Ottawa – Today, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed the Most Reverend Guy Boulanger as Archbishop of Sherbrooke. At the time of his appointment, Archbishop Boulanger was serving as Bishop of Amos and Rouyn-Noranda, the two dioceses having been united in persona episcopi. He succeeds the Most Reverend Luc Cyr, whose resignation from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Sherbrooke was accepted by the…