Celebrate Marriage

In 2005, Catholics in Ontario will be celebrating marriage as a sacrament and a primordial institution of the union of a man and a woman and the basis of the family, an institution which has existed among all peoples from time immemorial. Parishioners will be encouraged to study the Church's teaching on marriage, to celebrate those who are already married and prepare those who wish to marry. They will also be encouraged to make their vision of marriage known to all. 

 

CCCB Brief to the Senate Committee on Bill C-38 (Cardinal Ouellet)
CCCB Submission on Marriage to the Supreme Court of Canada 
ACBO Submission on Marriage to the Supreme Court of Canada


RoussinC38PassageJune05.pdf
A Reflection regarding Marriage, July 7, 2005 by Fr. Tom Rosica
Letter on Fidelity to Church Teaching by Bishop Fabbro of LondonLetter on Fidelity to Church Teaching by Bishop Fabbro of London
The Betrayal of Children: Bishop Fred Henry of CalgaryThe Betrayal of Children: Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary
Reaction from COLF to Bill C-38Reaction from COLF to Bill C-38
Comment from the CCCB on the 3rd Reading Vote on C-38Comment from the CCCB on the 3rd Reading Vote on C-38
Presentation by Bishop Henry to the Bill C-38 CommiteePresentation by Bishop Henry to the Bill C-38 Committee
Presentation to the Special Committee on Bill C-38 by Iain Benson, Centre for Cultural RenewalPresentation to the Special Committee on Bill C-38 by Iain Benson, Centre for Cultural Renewal
Letter from Archbishop O'Brien to the Prime Minister about Rushing Bill C-38Letter to the Prime Minister from Archbishop O'Brien about Rushing Bill C-38
CCCB Brief to the Special Committee on Bill C-38CCCB Brief to the Speical Committee on Bill C-38



What marriage means to CatholicsWhat Marriage Means to Catholics
Letter from the ACBO to Members of Parliament representing Ontario RidingsLetter from the ACBO to Members of Parliament representing Ontario Ridings 
Does Marriage need to be Redefined in Canada? - COLFDoes Marriage need to be Redefined in Canada? - COLF
Archdiocese of Vancouver Marriage MaterialsArchdiocese of Vancouver Marriage Materials"
Familyfest FlyerFlyer for "Familyfest": a celebration of the family
Arguments in Support of True MarriageArguments in Support of True Marriage
Material on Marriage from the Diocese of Sault Ste MarieMaterials in Support of Marriage from the Diocese of Sault Ste Marie
A Letter to MP's and Senators from the Catholic Office for Life and the FamilyA Letter to MP's and Senators from the Catholic Office for Life and the Family
The Special Committee on Bill C-38Composition of the Special Committee on Bill C-38
Novena to St. Joseph on Marriage and the FamilyNovena to St. Joseph on Life and the Family



Voting Intentions on Same-Sex MarriageVoting Intentions on Same-Sex Marriage
Letter to the Prime Minister concerning Bill C-38 - Archbishop O'Brien, President, CCCB

Heavenly Deception"Heavely Deception" a column by Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary
A Letter on Marriage to Parishioners by Archbishop Meagher of KingstonA Letter on Marriage to Parishioners by Archbishop Meagher of Kingston
A Pastoral Letter on the Marriage Issue from the CCCBPastoral Letter on the Marriage Issue from the CCCB
Comments by the Canadian Bishops on Bill C-38Comments by the Canadian Bishops on Bill C-38: "The Civil Marriage Act"
Marriage from the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchMarriage from the Catechism of the Catholic Church 
Marriage from Gaudium et Spes: The Church in the Modern WorldMarriage from Gaudium et Spes: The Church in the Modern World 
How to Contact your MPHow to Contact your MP 
Marriage from Humanae VitaeMarriage from Humanae Vitae 



Intercessory Prayers for Married CouplesIntercessory Prayers for Married Couples
An Open Letter on Marriage from Cardinal Ambrozic to Prime Minister Paul MartinAn Open Letter on Marriage from Cardinal Ambrozic to Prime Minister, Paul Martin
Some Reflections on the Marriage Issue - Archbishop CollinsSome Reflections on the Marriage Issue - Archbishop Collins of Edmonton

MarriageIn marriage, common good outweighs the rights of individuals 
Marriage and Society: For a Free Vote in Parliament: Letter by Cardinal OuelletMarriage and Society: For a Free Vote in Parliament Letter by Cardinal Ouellet
Statement on Salt and Light by Fr. Tom Rosica OSBStatement Made on Salt and Light TV by Fr. Tom Rosica OSB
Children and Families by Archbishop James Weisgerber of WinnipegChildren and Families by Archbishop James Weigerber of Winnipeg
Letter to Parishioner by Archbishop Marcel Gervais of OttawaLetter to Parishioners on Marriage by Archbishop Marcel Gervais of Ottawa
Adherents to Religions - Statistics CanadaAdherents to Religions - Statistics Canada
Text of Bill C38Text of Bill C38 "The Civil Marriage Act"



Voting Intentions of MP's on Bill C38Voting Intentions of MP's on Bill C38
List of Undecided MP's February 2005List of Undecided MP's February 2005
Supreme Court Response to the Marriage Reference: CommentaryResponse of the Supreme Court to the Marriage Reference
Information on Bill C-38 (Marriage) from Government Web SiteInformation on Bill C-38 (Marriage) from Government Sources

Marriage Update #1, January 3, 2005Marriage Update #1, January 3, 2005
Marriage Update #2, January 10, 2005Marriage Update #2, January 10, 2005
Marriage Update #3, January 17, 2005Marriage Update #3, January 17, 2005
Marriage Update #4, January 24Marriage Update #4, January 24, 2005
Marriage Update #5, January 31, 2005Marriage Update #5, January 31, 2005
Marriage Update #6, February7, 2005Marriage Update #6, February 7, 2005



Marriage Update #7, February 14, 2005Marriage Update #7, February 14, 2005
Marriage Update #8, February 21, 2005Marriage Update #8, February 2105.pdf
Marriage Update #9, February 28, 2005Marriage Update #9, February 28, 2005
Marriage Update #10, March 7, 2005Marriage Update #10, March 7, 2005
Marriage Update #14, March  1405.pdfMarriage Update #11, March 14, 2005
Marriage Update #12, March 21, 2005Marriage Update #12, March 21, 2005
Update #13, March 29, 2005Update #13, March 29, 2005
Update #14, April 4, 2005Update #14, April 4, 2005
Update #15, April 25, 2005Update #15, April 25, 2005
Update #16, May 2, 2005Update #16, May 2, 2005

Update #17, May 10, 2005Update #17, May 10, 2005
 


 
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