August 20, 2021 by Diocese Pembroke

Statement from the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding the Corporation for the Catholic Entities Party to the Indian Residential School Settlement

20 August 2021 The Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) wishes to address recent reporting on the Corporation for the Catholic Entities Party to the Indian Residential School Settlement (CCEPIRSS). As a Committee, we have been profoundly saddened by the recent uncovering of unmarked burial sites

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July 20, 2021 by Diocese Pembroke

CCCB Executive Committee Statement on the Recent Acts of Violence in Canada

In recent weeks, Canada has unfortunately witnessed a disturbing rise in harmful and violent acts against the Jewish People and Muslims. These acts have included offensive slurs, prejudice, hostility, and even terror claiming lives. The Catholic Bishops of Canada adamantly object to all forms and expressions of hatred and they

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June 11, 2021 by Diocese Pembroke

CCCB Statement – Date of the Delegation to the Holy See

Following the 10 June 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled to take place from 17-20 December 2021 in compliance with

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October 16, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke

We Can and Must Do Much Better

Religious Leaders in Canada oppose Bill C-7 “An Act to  amend the Criminal Code” (medical assistance in dying) Open Letter to All Canadians We are obliged to express our strong concern and opposition to Bill C-7 which, among other things, expands access to euthanasia and assisted suicide to those who

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June 8, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke

Statement of the CCCB following the tragic event in Minneapolis

God Created Humankind in his Image and Likeness. Respect for the other is a must. Statement of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops It has been with great distress and sorrow that the world witnessed the tragic events that took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 25 May 2020. The death

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November 15, 2019 by Diocese Pembroke

Guidelines on Protecting Minors From Sexual Abuse

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

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