2021 Message for the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
We are called to Healing, Forgiveness, Reconciliation We, the Body of Christ, are called to live in friendship and harmony with all peoples. We are brothers and sisters of our One Creator God. God gives everything to all of us. God creates and sustains the wonderful diversity of peoples, cultures,
Continue readingThe Holy Father has accepted the invitation to visit the Church in Canada
It is my honour to inform you that the Holy Father has accepted the invitation of the Bishops of Canada to visit the Church in Canada in the context of a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation with our Indigenous sisters and brothers. The Holy Father has released a statement which
Continue readingStatement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land
24 September 2021 We, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system, which led
Continue readingStatement 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
Continue readingCCCB 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
Continue readingCCCB 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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