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• Bulletin Announcements / Latest updates from the Diocese 
• Read the latest Faithfully at catholicyyc.ca/faithfully
• Alberta Bishops: Making an Informed, Moral Choice - Pastoral Letter on the upcoming Election (May 29) | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Walking Together in Catholic Education (May 2023) | Read here
• Alberta Bishop: Pastoral Message for 2023 Catholic Education Week (Read in English/French)
• CCCB Letters for the faithful re: Permitting Persons Living with Mental Illness to Access Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide | Read here
  • Open letter to the Government of Canada re: Permitting Persons Living with Mental Illness to Access Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide | Read here
• New: 2022 Impact Report of the Diocese of Calgary | Web or Printable
• CCCB statement on "Doctrine of Discovery" (March 30, 2023) | Read here
• Vatican statement on "Doctrine of Discover" (March 30, 2023) | Read here
• An appeal from the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in Canada, on the occasion of the one-year commemoration of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (24 February) | Read Letter
• Journey through Lent 2023 CCCB reflections | Watch here
• Relief effort for Turkey & Syria | Read here
• Pastoral Letter from CCCB "That we may walk together" for the People of God in Canada, Inuit, Metis, and First Nations | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Together in Action 2023 | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: World Day of the Sick 2023 | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Horizons of Hope - A tookit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care | Read here
• Advent Message from Bishop McGrattan | Read here
• Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) Website is now online
• CCCB Pastoral Letter to Young People | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Pastoral Outreach in Receiving the Sacraments (Oct 2022) | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Feed the Hungry & Sharing Poverty (Sep 2022) | Read here
• CCCB on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep. 30, 2022) | Read here
• CCCB deepen their commitments to  healing and reconciliation (Sep. 29, 2022) | Read here
• All about the Papal Visit 2022 
• Pope Francis asks forgiveness from Indigenous People (July 25, 2022)  | Read here
• "Doctrine of Discovery" and Terra Nullius  - CCCB, 2016 | Read here
• Pope Francis issues an apology to the Indigenous People (April 1, 2022) | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Decree for restoration of the Sunday Mass obligation | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Supporting Ukrainians in our Diocese | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: Synod Celebration on June 4 | Read here
• ​Indigenous Delegation meets Pope Francis (March 28 - April 1, 2022)
• Consecration of Russia & Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Bishop Mcgrattan | Read here
• Day of Prayer for Ukraine in all Parishes in the Diocese of Calgary (and beyond) | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan on Solidarity Sunday for Development and Peace | Read here 
• Bishop McGrattan re: Together in Action - English | French
• Canadian bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Metis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami announce rescheduled dates for Rome delegation | CCCB  statement
• An update on the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement | CCCB Statement 
• Indigenous Reconciliation Fund to Support Projects Across Canada | CCCB Media release
• Bishop McGrattan re: fundraising for the Sacred Heart Church building in Strathmore | Read here
• 42nd Annual Cardinal's Dinner: A Journey Toward Healing and Reconciliation | Watch video
• Alberta Bishops' Letter Regarding Catholic Education Sunday (ENG | FR)
• Statement on the conviction of Rev. Denis Tassé, LC. | Download
• Canadian Bishops announce $30M National Financial Pledge to support healing and reconciliation initiatives | Read here
• Statement of apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: exemption from COVID-19 vaccination | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan meets with Siksika Nation Chief | Read press release from Siksika Nation 
• A statement on the commitment and contribution of the Diocese of Calgary to reconciliation and healing | Read here
• CCCB Resource: Our Evangelical Neighbours | A Catholic Reflection on Evangelical Christianity. Download resource
• Bishop McGrattan re: Mass Killing in London, Ontario | Read here
• Bishop McGrattan re: recent discovery at former Kamloops Indian Residential School | Read here
• Catholic Education Week Message from the Alberta & NWT Bishops | Read here
• An Easter Message from Bishop McGrattan | Read here
• CCCB message in response to the Expansion of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada
• Pastoral Orientations on Climate Displaced People (on climate change & disruption) | Visit website
• ​A respond to the new legislation of Bill C-7 in Canada which expands euthanasia and assisted suicide to those without foreseeable death (Archdiocese of Edmonton) | Watch video
• CCCB Statement on ethical concerns related to currently approved COVID-19 vaccines (March 9, 2021) | Read here
• Letters from the AB/NWT Bishops about Covid-19 Vaccine (Dec. 2, 2020) | English | French
• ​Bishop McGrattan re: the financial status of the Diocese and the decisions that impact the parishes and the Catholic Pastoral Centre | Read Letter
• Bishop McGrattan and the Alberta & NWT Bishops on Bill C-6 & C-7 
• Religious Leaders in Canada denounce Bill C-7, Read: “We Can and Must do Much Better - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).​ 
• ​​A special thank you from Bishop McGrattan and all Catholic Alberta & NWT Bishops to all parish volunteers | ​Watch video. 
• Alberta Bishops "On the impact of COVID-19 and the Call to Christian Renewal" - 
  ​Read statement, watch panel discussion videos & read weekly reflection ​
• They Still Bring Forth Fruit in Old Age: A Lesson on Caring in the Midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. A Message by the Executive Committee of the CCCB (July 1, 2020)

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