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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

CCCB Annual Plenary Assembly

September 15, 2025

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…

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Statement on Gaza (Media Release)

August 26, 2025

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

July 21, 2025

Young People from Canada to Gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth 2025

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World Day for Grandparents – July 27th

July 14, 2025

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (WDGE), which will take place on Sunday, 27 July 2025. Pope Francis instituted WDGE in 2021 to be celebrated by the universal Church every July, on or near the liturgical Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus. This year’s theme is “Blessed are those who have…

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Frank Cardinal Leo – Archbishop of Toronto

July 7, 2025

On Thursday, 3 July 2025, the Holy See Press Office announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, as a member of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 23, 2025

Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – National Indigenous Peoples Day – A Call to Reflection and Renewal, June 21st, 2025

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A Call to Prayer for Peace

June 16, 2025

In light of the escalation of violence in the Middle East – most recently between Israel and Iran – A Call to the Catholic faithful in Canada to pray for peace in the world during the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass

May 20, 2025

Greeting over 200,000 pilgrims, leaders from around the world, and representatives of Christian denominations, Pope Leo XIV marked the joyous start to his Petrine Ministry, officially inaugurating it with Mass in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, 18 May.

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Pope Leo XIV’s Motto and Coat of Arms

May 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots.

Divine Mercy Sunday - 2021

Feast of Divine Mercy (2025)

May 5, 2025