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Statement concerning anti-COVID Vaccines and Vaccine Mandates
September 12, 2021 The decision whether or not to be vaccinated is a personal decision of conscience. In the present context, it is morally licit to be vaccinated, but it
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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
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ARTICLE – Small Groups and Evangelization
Evangelization experts suggest that to grow a church, leaders should keep the front doors wide open, create multiple side entrances, and ensure the back door is securely closed. In this
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ARTICLE – You Will Receive Power…
Jesus said to His disciples, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
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ARTICLE – Have You Heard About the Law of Three Hearings and Seven Touches?
The law of “three hearings” and “seven touches” stem from research into effective evangelization practices of growing churches. These principles illustrate the journey of an unchurched individual towards committing to
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ARTICLE – Three Habits of a Fruitful Christian Life
To live a meaningful Christian life, there is a daily routine that can be followed- three actions that can be taken daily. By consistently practicing these actions, one will become
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Background for Catholics: Residential Schools (FAQ)
Prepared by the Archdiocese of Toronto, July 2021. Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role
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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
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Notice of the Proposed Sale of Property
Diocesan Centre, Pembroke June 16, 2021 The Diocese of Pembroke hereby gives notice of the proposed sale of property: Concession 2 Part Lot 9, Township of Greater Madawaska. Approximately 3
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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
