Diocese News (Page 6)
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
The Catholic Bishops of Alberta have written a beautiful Pastoral Letter titled ‘Remaining True to Christ Now and at the Hour of our Death.’ It is a letter addressing Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. It stresses that ‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide stand in stark opposition to the Christian way of living and our belief in the sanctity of human life….. They violate the prohibition against taking innocent human life and stand as a rejection of God’s absolute sovereignty over life and…
Pilgrimage of Faith, St. John Vianney – 2020
I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink . . . Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me. Matthew 25: 35ff Dear Friends, There are so many in our world today without food, without shelter, without clothing. With the generosity of the men and women of good will, we pray for the day when there will be enough food for every hungry child;…
Changes to Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal
To: The Faithful of the Nelson Diocese For a number of years, the Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal has been running from October 1 to September 30th. The timing of the appeal has led to numerous challenges on many levels, especially when it comes to adhering to Revenue Canada guidelines and expectations. A review of the timing of donations to the appeal show that the majority of donations are received during October to December. We believe that this has more to…
Statement on the Legalization of Marijuana in Canada Catholic Bishops of British Columbia and Yukon
With recreational use of cannabis now legal in Canada, Catholics are understandably asking themselves some questions: Is the use of cannabis now morally permissible? How should I respond to the availability of legal marijuana? To begin, it’s important to recall that Catholics look to the teachings of Jesus, Sacred Scripture and the Church for guidance on moral matters. The mere fact that an activity is made legal by the government does not automatically mean that it is morally acceptable. It…
Statement on the Legalization of Cannabis/Marijuana for Recreational Use
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) expresses its disappointment at the passage of Bill C-45, which legalizes cannabis/marijuana for recreational use. Given the numerous known risks cannabis use poses to human society and human health (physical, mental and emotional), it is lamentable that the federal government has decided to facilitate the provision and use of an addictive substance that will have disastrous effects for so many people. The Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and the Canadian Paediatric…