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Palliative Care (End-of-Life Care)

NEW: Brochure on Palliative Care and a Catholic Response to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Palliative care patient and caregiver

In March 2025, a new brochure titled, Palliative Care and a Catholic Response to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, was shipped to all parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto. A letter by Cardinal Leo to priests accompanied the shipment, wherein he encouraged the brochures to reach as many members of the Catholic community as possible.

Downloadable versions of the brochure are available in 10 languages:

Coming Soon: French | Italian | Spanish | Korean | Polish | Portuguese | Vietnamese | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese

If you would like a complementary supply* of printed brochures for your parish or group, please inquire by contacting formation@archtoronto.org.

*Available while quantities last.

Only a third of Canadians have access to quality palliative (end-of-life) care.

We know that if those who are sick and dying are surrounded by loving care and pain management, fewer would seek euthanasia/assisted suicide as a solution to their pain or loneliness.

We need access to palliative care for every person facing their final days.

Background

  • Palliative care:
    • Can be offered in the home or in a hospice setting.
    • Offers a supportive environment for loved ones caring for a sick relative.
    • Affirms life and views dying as a normal process. It neither hastens nor prolongs death.
  • Studies have shown that those close to death often fear pain and loneliness. Palliative care helps control pain and provides patients with a loving and caring environment.
  • There is great concern that euthanasia proponents are now advocating that palliative care facilities should offer euthanasia/assisted suicide on their premises.

 HopeLine: 416-619-5700

If you are in search of locating hospice palliative care resources and services in your community, call the HopeLine at 416-619-5700 - leave your name and phone number and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Please note: this service is an information line and is not an emergency or crisis line. In case of an emergency please call 911.

Learn more at www.archtoronto.org/HopeLine

(Funded in part by ShareLife)

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