National Spiritual Assembly
Message regarding travel to the Holy Land
“…it has become necessary, for a period of time, to ask all Bahá’ís who have resided in or visited the cradle of the Faith, even briefly, not to come to Israel for any reason until at least five years have elapsed since their last visit to Iran…”
Message from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of Iran – 23 August 2022
“Reports received from the sacred land of Iran attest the intensification of the unrelenting injustice and cruelty which….have been endured by the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in that country.”
Message regarding membership of the Universal House of Justice
“Mr. Stephen Birkland and Mr. Stephen Hall have, after prayerful consideration…requested permission to relinquish their membership on the Universal House of Justice…”
New reservation system for visiting the Montréal Shrine
“Those wishing to visit the Shrine are asked to book a time…ideally in advance of their arrival date…”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding participation in public demonstrations and in social media
“[T]he protests have generated heightened emotions and a politically volatile environment that must be navigated by Bahá’ís with prudence and wisdom.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
“[W]e pray that this opportunity to humbly grow in understanding of our past will be seized by the friends across the country.”
Call for special prayers for the friends in Iran
“As you know, in recent weeks the news of intensified persecution of the Bahá’ís in Iran has grieved the hearts not only of Bahá’ís…”
Full reopening of the Bahá’í Shrine in Montréal
“[I]t brings us joy to now convey that the main floors of the Shrine will also be reopened to visitors starting on 10 August…”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding Canada’s pioneer goals
“The National Assembly promised to share with you the details of our international responsibilities once the specific countries requiring pioneers had been identified by the Universal House of Justice.”
Message regarding progress on the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
“The Universal House of Justice wishes to inform you of the progress that has been made in recent weeks with regard to the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.”
