Pastoral Year Launch Promotes Initiatives Addressing Diocesan Synod’s Concerns
Montreal's Marie-Reine-du-Monde Cathedral Basilica was the scene of a landmark event on Friday, September 13, 2024. While the mild evening weather might have been conducive to terrace gatherings, it was a different kind of communion that drew a diverse assembly to this iconic venue.
Registrations Open for World Youth Day Teen Festival on November 16!
The World Youth Day Teen Festival is set for November 16, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 5 PM at 10025 Boul. de l’Acadie, Montreal. With the theme “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (cf.
Standing Up for Peasant Rights: Join the Reaping Our Rights Campaign
Despite feeding the world and nurturing the Earth, peasant and rural communities often face precarious living conditions and numerous challenges.
Mass for Peace Organized by the Alliance of Middle Eastern Christians
Join Archbishop Christian Lépine for a special Mass in French dedicated to peace in the Middle East and worldwide, concelebrated by eparchial bishops and the apostolic exarch of the Eastern Catholic Churches in Canada. This celebration will take place in the Upper Basilica of St.
40th Anniversary Conference on the Challenges of Transmitting Christian Values (offered in French only)
Join us on Saturday, October 19, for a conference by Sister Catherine Aubin, focusing on "The Challenges of Transmitting Christian Values." Following the conference, there will be a Eucharistic celebration with Archbishop Christian Lépine, a guided tour of the Grand Séminaire, and a time for fell
Towards Seoul 2027: Themes and Logo for World Youth Day Announced
In a press conference held on September 24, 2024, the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life announced the themes for the 40th and 41st World Youth Days, along with the official logo for WYD Seoul 2027.
Pope Francis Calls for Co-responsibility in Mission in Latest Pope Video
In his prayer intention for October 2024, Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of walking together in a spirit of synodality, urging priests, religious, and laity to share the Church’s mission and live in communion.
CCCB Prepares the Faithful for Jubilee 2025 with New Initiatives
23 September 2024 — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is pleased to announce a series of events, resources, and initiatives in preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, which has been themed “Pilgrims of Hope” by Pope Francis.
Eucharistic Adoration Nights: “From the Heart of Jesus to the Heart of the Priest” (animated in French only)
Join us for a special time of Eucharistic adoration to pray for the sanctification of our priests, their intentions, and a fruitful ministry. Every first Tuesday of the month at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – 2024 Plenary Assembly
Monday, September 23, 2024
Brother Bishops, distinguished guests and members of the CCCB staff,
Find Strength in Powerlessness: Men's Day Retreat - Oct. 5
A day retreat for men, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Missione Maria Ausiliatrice, in Rivière-des-Prairies.
Go and Invite! by Pontifical Mission Societies - Canada (in French only)
Jesus calls us to spread His Good News throughout the world, which is an invitation to the banquet of the Kingdom of God. It is our legacy to invite all of humanity to the Lord’s wedding feast. But what does this mean concretely?