Pope Francis recently presented to all Church members a very engaging letter with the name Gaudete et Exsultate. This is Latin for “rejoice and be glad” It is available at the website vatican.va This letter speaks in practical terms about holiness and its fruits, which include joy and gratitude. Below are a few excerpts to…
Archdiocese withholding D&P funds
VANCOUVER—The Archdiocese of Vancouver has stopped sending funds to the charity Canadian Catholic Organization of Development and Peace – for now. A letter just released from Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, announced that in the spirit of transparency and accountability, the archdiocese is temporarily withholding donations made to the CCODP during its 2018 campaign. “Development and Peace fulfills its…
Support Canadians For Conscience
Archbishop Miller states that “Bill C-14 is problematic on many levels: ambiguous as to who qualifies for assisted suicide, lacking in conscience protection for institutions, and devoid of concrete financial support for palliative care alternatives to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Canadians shouldn’t have to compromise their conscience. Legislation is expected to be in place by…
Canadians for Conscience for more on Bill C-14
On April 14, 2016, the federal government introduced legislation (Bill C-14) to amend the Criminal Code, making euthanasia/assisted suicide legal in Canada. Archbishop Miller states that “Bill C-14 is problematic on many levels: ambiguous as to who qualifies for assisted suicide, lacking in conscience protection for institutions, and devoid of concrete financial support for…
12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls all people of faith to join nationwide in 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care on Wednesday May 4th. Less than 70% of Canadians receive palliative, hospice and non-medical end of life support services. Please sign a petition at the parish office, asking the Govt of Canada to provide increased funding to these services.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Bill C-14: What do I need to know?
Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director and International Chair of Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, will speak about Bill C-14: Medical Aid in Dying. What is Bill C-14 all about? Does it protect conscience rights for doctors or institutions? Will it lead to elder abuse? Is it only for people who are dying? Find out on Thursday, May…