Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Pope Francis

Catholic Register Staff · April 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I join my brother Bishops, as well as the Catholic faithful in Canada and those around the world, to mourn the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis.

Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!

Catholic Register Staff · April 17, 2025

Message for Easter 2025 by Bishop William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

On MAiD, ‘things have not gotten better’

Quinton Amundson · April 16, 2025

Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen said the Saskatchewan bishops' recent pastoral letter on assisted suicide issued is an acknowledgment and response to the realities that have emerged since 2017. “Eight years later things have not gotten better.”

Saskatchewan bishops affirm stance against MAiD

Quinton Amundson · March 18, 2025

Saskatchewan's bishops are poised to unveil a new document about euthanasia on March 25.

CCCB Lenten series drawing Catholic eyes

Quinton Amundson · March 7, 2025

With the Lenten season just barely underway, the Canadian bishops' 'Journey Through Lent' video series is already drawing thousands of Catholic viewers.

Smith named new Archbishop of Vancouver

Canadian Catholic News · February 25, 2025

Edmonton Archbishop Richard W. Smith has been appointed by Pope Francis as the next Archbishop of Vancouver, succeeding Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, whose retirement has been accepted by the Holy Father.

Canadian Bishops launch series on social media, faith

Canadian Catholic News · February 7, 2025

A year after issuing a pastoral letter on the use of social media, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new video series to help Catholics navigate social media with faith and integrity.

CCCB plan follows Lord’s desire we be one

Canadian Catholic News · January 17, 2025

The 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the Archdiocese of Vancouver arrives with two special emphases: the Year of Jubilee and the Canadian bishops’ new strategic plan to strengthen ecumenical and interfaith initiatives across the country.

Chatlain to succeed Gagnon as archbishop of Winnipeg

Archbishop to take reins from Gagnon in Winnipeg

Quinton Amundson · December 31, 2024

The CCCB officially announced on Dec. 30 that Archbishop Richard Gagnon, 76, will retire as bishop of Winnipeg after Pope Francis accepted his resignation request and that Chatlain, currently Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas, will be his successor.

CCCB Christmas message 2024

Catholic Register Staff · December 19, 2024

The Christmas message from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.