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HORIZON OF HOPE: A TOOLKIT FOR CATHOLIC PARISHES ON PALLIATIVE CARE

Posted on: October 13th, 2023

HORIZON OF HOPE: A TOOLKIT FOR CATHOLIC PARISHES ON PALLIATIVE CARE

How does our faith in Christ help us to understand the human experience of dying and death?

You are invited to join this 4-part program OCT. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 7:00 - 9:00 pm focusing on Catholic teaching regarding end of life care.  We will share and discuss the importance of palliative care and learn more about how we can respond to our Christian call to provide compassionate care for our loved ones at the end of life. 

Parishes and church groups across Alberta will connect virtually and in person. There will be two in person centres: St. Stephen Protomartyr parish hall, 4903 – 45 St., SW, Calgary AND St. Josaphat’s Cathedral basement, 10825 97th Street N.W. Edmonton.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Those seeking to learn about palliative care in the Catholic Church, caregivers, persons diagnosed with a terminal illness, family members who need guidance, parishioners & pastoral care teams.

REGISTER AT: https://tinyurl.com/Eparchyhorizonofhope2023 or find the link on the Edmonton Eparchy website. If you cannot attend in person, you are welcome to join virtually.  You will receive the Zoom link when you register online.

CONTACT: socialjustice@eeparchy.com

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