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The current climate crisis has prompted intense discussions, thoughtful reflections, and an energized movement of youth activists. How can Christians think more deeply about their role and proper place in creation? This inspiring collection can help. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of voices that span centuries, traditions, races, ages and geography. Pray with those who speak for God’s creation as humankind seeks to find the balance between economic growth, justice and respect for the earth.

On 9 November 2020, in response to the meetings of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to study Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), the CCCB submitted a Brief reinforcing its serious concerns regarding Bill C-7 and the steadfast opposition of the Catholic Bishops of Canada to euthanasia and assisted suicide and to its further expansion in Canada by Bill C-7.

The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of the Holy Father’s monthly intentions related to the challenges the humanity faces.

On Sunday, April 26, will take place the 41st Christian Commemoration of the Shoah. On this occasion, Christian communities are invited to commemorate the Shoah during their religious services, few days after Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) is being observed on Tuesday April 21st.

Message from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life to the consecrated persons concerning the Holy Week 2020 in the context of the coronavirus world pandemic.

Message from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life to the consecrated persons concerning Lent in the context of the coronavirus world pandemic.

The Canadian Religious Conference has held a webinar to its members in order to provide information and answers to questions especially concerning religious communities in the context of COVID-19. The guest speaker was Dr. Valérie Julie Brousseau, surgeon in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck surgery.

In order to provide detailed information applicable especially to consecrated life living and worship spaces, the CRC offers a series of recommendations written in collaboration with Dr. Valérie Julie Brousseau, surgeon (Oto-laryngology), with a degree in Research, Epidemiology and Public Health from Harvard Medical School. The aforementioned measures constitute responsible action for communities of consecrated life and for society.

The Centre for Canonical Services (CCS) offers support regarding Canon Law issues. The CCS staff (consultants and staff members) is committed to providing expert canonical counsel to bishops, religious superiors and members of the Church who require assistance in addressing issues related to ecclesiastical structures and legislation.