With people’s lives at stake, there’s no time to lose. How can we “defend our faith without raising our voices”?
Joy Gregory writes about the concerning change in MaID that allows people with only mental illness to qualify, as well as those with severe long-term conditions or disabilities who may be offered MAID instead of treatment. Read the full article to learn more about what this means! Read the article.
Letter writers are welcome to use a MAiD-focused template prepared by St. Peter’s CWL
A discussion with Fr. Cristino Bouvette and Ken Yasinski on the Catholic perspective of medical assistance in dying.
The Diocese of Calgary is offering a Pastoral Care Ministry Training for those who feel called to assist their parish in a healing ministry to the sick, elderly, dying, homebound and bereaved members. To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend Part 1 and 2.
Location: Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary)
Registration Fee: $50/person (Covers training costs, lunch for both sessions, and refreshments). Fee should not be a deterrent. No one will be denied participation. For more information or to register, visit catholicyyc.ca/pastoralcare
An opportunity for a deeper, intimate and powerful relationship with Jesus: Face of Mercy. The Mission will be led by the Sisters of Divine Mercy, Sr. Katrina and Sr. Gabrielle
MISSION SCHEDULE:
Day 1: Sunday, March 19
5 pm Dinner, followed by 6 pm Angelus & Rosary and First Talk: "Be Not Afraid"
Day 2: Monday, March 20
6 pm Angelus & Rosary, 6:30 pm Mass followed by Second Talk: "Living Your Life with Meaning and Purpose
Day 3: Tuesday, March 21
6 pm Angelus & Rosary, 6:30 pm Mass, followed by short concluding talk, Adoration, Confession and Inspirational Music (led by the Sisters of Divine Mercy)
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