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Ministry of Care and Companionship

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope

 

An upcoming webinar titled: Medical  Assistance in Dying in Canada Health Care Perspectives is being broadcast on September 21, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET. 

This 90 minute webinar provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about these important matters:   

  • What Does Medical Assistance in Dying (AKA Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide) look like in Canada? 
  • What does it mean for the Catholic Health Care community?

A new webpage with resources from the Archdiocesan Ministry of Care and Companionship Committee to support the care of the sick and suffering in our parishes and regions is now available. You will find this page on the Archdiocesan website here: www.halifaxyarmouth.org/care

The bishops of the Atlantic region released a official document offering their thoughts on medical assistance in dying, on Sunday, November 27, 2016. They urge the need for pastoral care and companionship and deep prayer as the conversation continues regarding end of life care

Archbishop Mancini states in his cover letter:


Prayer

Samples of prayers for specific moments, as well as contact info for a great variety of resources.

Resources

Contact info for information and materials to meet the great many needs, interests and circumstances.