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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…
Resources for National Family and Life Week 2026
Tuesday, March 31 2026
Ottawa, ON — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is pleased to announce the release of resources in preparation for National Family and Life Week 2026 (#NFLW2026), taking place Sunday, 10 May to Sunday, 17 May 2026. The theme for this year, “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20), offers a profound reminder to the family, the domestic church (as described in the Catechism of…
Statement Calling for Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Thursday, March 05 2026
Ottawa, Ontario – The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a Statement Calling the Catholic Faithful to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East. The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict that risks escalating into a prolonged war. “Faced with rising tensions and the risk of escalating war, we invite the People of God…