Ministry of Care and Companionship

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope

Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care

On November 15 and 16, 2021 the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops will launch Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care. The launch marks the culmination of a four-year process whereby the CCCB partnered with experts from Pallium Canada, Dominican University College, the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute, Catholic Health Alliance of Canada, and the Congregation of the Sisters Saint Joseph in Canada. This partnership ensured the development of a high-level resource that will benefit Catholic parishioners eager to grow in their understanding of palliative care and Church teaching on end-of-life questions.

The toolkit is available in French and English. Key features include a detailed facilitator's guide, four modules organized in a step-by-step learning process, videos, and take-home resources. The entire toolkit will be available on the CCCB webpage immediately following its launch.

To see what the toolkits are all about check out this short video available in French and English:
Promo Video - English: youtu.be/JLm0YG8uX8E
Promo Video - French: youtu.be/xiwkN4d0cWA

Zoom presentations have also been planned where an expert panel will introduce the toolkit. Registration is required for these free presentations. To register please click on one of the links below:

English Zoom presentation: Monday, 15 November from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST.

Click here to register for the English Launch Webinar

French Zoom presentation: Tuesday, 16 November from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST.

Click here to register for the French Launch Webinar

For more information, please contact Mrs. Michelle Dabrowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mrs. Marg Shea-Lawrence at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..