What’s Wrong With Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)?

An overview of the three arguments against MAiD, current MAiD practice in Canada, and recent Catholic teaching on euthanasia will be presented on Wed Oct 9^th at 7 PM at Holy Family church, 52 Falkland St in Moncton.  “What is Wrong with MAiD?” runs approximately 60 minutes, and will be presented by guest speaker Deacon Laurence Worthen from the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.  Archbishop Desrochers urges all our faithful to attend this informative session.  There will be an opportunity for Q&A.

Deacon Worthen is the Executive Director of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada, a position he’s held for 12 years.  CMDA’s mission is to engage, encourage and equip Christian doctors and dentists to integrate Faith in their professional practice, and also to help Canadian Churches evangelize on issues surrounding end of life.  He has been a permanent deacon during that time as well.  In his diaconal ministry he chaired pastoral care for his parish.   Deacon Larry has a Master’s in Theology from AST, as well as a Diploma in Adult Education from St FX.  He also has a Law degree from Dalhousie so is able to comment on the legal issues of MaiD as well. 

Please reserve your seat by registering with Trevor at 506-857-4879, adultfaith@diocesemoncton or online at https://form.123formbuilder.com/6629042/what-s-wrong-with-m-a-i-d