Dying with Christ, Living with Hope
Many people are concerned with the ever expanding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) criteria and the numerous recent news reports about people who have chosen MAiD because alternatives were not available. Vulnerable people are choosing MAiD because of poverty, lack of proper housing, unavailability of palliative care, and the insufficiency of programs and supports for persons with disabilities and chronic conditions. This time next year, when legislation is expected to take effect, we will undoubtedly see people with mental health concerns choosing MAiD because of lack of proper mental health services and supports.
A reminder that as a Church, we honour and uphold the dignity of every human being from conception to natural death. Our parish leaders walk with many who face end of life issues. Archbishop Dunn also encourages all the faithful to understand better how we can care for one another. A couple of resources to offer:
In the fall, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released Horizons of For Hope: A toolkit for parishes on palliative care. The resource aims to:
