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End of Life Decisions. Making An Informed Choice as a Catholic

05-23-2020From the desk of Fr. Villa

Many people have had to face the loss of loved-ones, in some cases multiple loved-ones, during the pandemic. Even outside of the pandemic situation Catholics face end-of-life situations and are pressed by medical/hospital personnel to indicate choices like "do not resuscitate" or "pulling the plug" Here is a guide to form a correct conscience in accord with Catholic teaching. It goes without saying that euthanasia and assisted suicide are serious violations of God's law and ought not be chosen.

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