Bishops heard about the Symposium on Palliative Care that was organized earlier in the year under their Office for Family and Life, and welcome bishops who were ordained this year.

Two important topics addressed during the CCCB Plenary Assembly concern the protection of minor and vulnerable adults and the care for migrants and refugees.

Bishops learn about the upcoming second assembly of the Synod and receive a report from the Committee on Coordination of Indigenous Initiatives.

Canadian bishops find out the work of the Catholic-Jewish dialogue, receive a report from the work of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and encourage us to visit local National Shrines in Canada.

On the first day of the Canadian Bishops’ Plenary Assembly, we learn about the preparations for the 2025 Jubilee year and about the work of the Catholic-Anglican Dialogue.