Ottawa – May 14, 2010 - In his message for the 44th World Communications Day, Pope Benedict XVI invited priests to “make astute use of the unique possibilities offered by modern communications.” The Bishops of Canada have answered the call.
Today, Most Reverend Pierre Morissette, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholics Bishops (CCCB) unveiled the new and improved CCCB web site.
“The revamped site still contains all of the information everyone has come to expect to find on www.ccb.ca,” said the President “but with a sleek, dynamic new look, functional and user-friendly interface and many additional features such as a Bishop’s Blog, article sharing over Facebook and more.”
Fourteen years ago, recognizing the growing potential of the Internet, the CCCB launched its web site. It was the first Bishops Conference ever to do so. Since then, however, the Web has evolved to the point where simply being online is no longer enough.
In the words of the Holy Father, “the increased availability of the new technologies demands greater responsibility on the part of those called to proclaim the Word, but it also requires them to become more focused, efficient and compelling in their efforts.”
“Teach - Govern - Sanctify”, the role of the Bishop, was selected as the tagline. The new site will better assist the Bishops in their mission of service to the Church in Canada. In their new blog, Canada’s Bishops will provide a first-person account of how this role is fulfilled here today and in just a few clicks, visitors will discover who their Bishops are and what they do.
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