Ministry of Care and Companionship
as we care for the sick and comfort the dying.
Death of St. Joseph
Stain Glass Window, St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, Halifax, NS
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of
these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Matthew 25:40
New legislation is coming and disability advocates are fearful. The federal government has tabled legislation to expand access to euthanasia to people who are not about to die, including people with disabilities. A 2019 government report said that people choose euthanasia because of fear of being a burden, loneliness, lack of support, or loss of dignity and meaning. People with disabilities face these issues daily. As a society, we have a responsibility to support the vulnerable, not allow them to be permanently silenced.
Dr. Nuala Kenny, SC , recently co-wrote a reflection on lessons learned by physicians during the global pandemic. Written along with four other physicians from across Canada, Sr. Nuala and her colleagues offer thoughts the challenges to heir ministry as Catholic doctors during these unprecedented times. In the introduction they write:
On Ash Wednesday, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued a response to Bill C-7: "An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)" which was tabled on Monday February 24, 2020.
A presentation by Deacon Larry Worthen at two locations: St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, 6350 Cornwall St., Halifax on Monday, February 24, at 700 pm and St. Clements Church, 16 Gaston Rd., Dartmouth on Monday, March 2 700 pm.
Book Launch: Still Unhealed
Sr. Nuala Kenny, SC has written a new book on the sexual abuse crisis in our Church. A book launch for, Still Unhealed: Treating the pathology in the clergy sexual abuse crisis, will happen on Thursday, October 3, at 6:30 in the Chapel Building at the Atlantic School of Theology. Dr. David Deane was also a contributing author to the book.
The book is currently available through Novalis for pre-order and copies will be available for purchase at the launch. For more information on the book see the Novalis website by clicking here.
The Way of the Cross Today Booklet
Reflections on Suffering in Sickness and Dying
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Advanced Health Care Directive
Pastoral Letters on Physician Assisted Dying
* Pastoral Letter on Physician Assisted Dying (Eng/Fr)
By Archbishop Mancini - Link
(includes a download - FAQ on Physican Assisted Dying)
* A Pastoral Reflection on Medical Assistance in Dying
by the Atlantic Bishops
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French
Catholic Funerals
Prayer
Samples of prayers for specific moments, as well as contact info for a great variety of resources.
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Resources
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