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Calling for Prayer and Peace in the Middle East
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…
Bishops Conference in Support of Bill-C218
Permanent Council in support of Bill C-218 (February 5th, 2026)
World Day of the Sick 2026
Pope Leo’s Message For The 34th World Day Of The Sick (11 February 2026)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
(Ottawa) — The recently-launched National Ecumenical Strategy of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) lays particular stress upon “spiritual ecumenism,” defined as “the heart of the ecumenical movement.” This includes “praying for and with other Christians, promoting prayer for unity in local parishes, and participation in the planning and leadership of interdenominational prayer services for various intentions—especially…
Vatican Artifacts Return to Canada
Saturday, December 06 2025 – (Montreal) – In celebration of the Jubilee of Hope declared by Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV gifted 62 cultural artifacts that had been part of the Vatican Museums’ Anima Mundi collection to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, for immediate transfer to Indigenous communities in Canada.
Pope Leo XIV’s Gift of Indigenous Artifacts to the CCCB
Today, as announced in a joint statement by the Holy See and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Pope Leo XIV gifted 62 Indigenous artifacts to the CCCB.
Forum for Catholic Movements and Associations “Journeying Together as Pilgrims of Hope”
Forum for Catholic Movements and Associations “Journeying Together as Pilgrims of Hope”
CCCB Annual Plenary Assembly
Next week (22-26 September 2025), the members of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will gather in Montreal, Quebec, for the annual meeting of the Plenary Assembly. This meeting is always focused on how the Bishops of Canada can serve the Church’s mission at the national level. The following are some of the topics…
Statement on Gaza (Media Release)
The CCCB released a “Statement Regarding the Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza,”. Addressed to the faithful, the Statement invites them to pray and fast for an end to the war, while echoing the words of Pope Leo XIV on this matter.
Jubilee Youth from Canada
Young People from Canada to Gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth 2025