Horizons of Hope: Workshop series on Palliative Care held at Holy Family Cathedral

Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care will be presented on Wednesday afternoons from 1 p.m, to 3 p.m. April 10, 17, 24 and May 1 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, facilitated by diocesan Coordinator of Hospital Chaplaincy, Jackie Saretsky.

Register for this free course by contacting Diane Waldbillig at waldbilligdiane@gmail.com or for more information call the diocesan Hospital Chaplaincy office: (306) 659-5839.

When confronted with a life-limiting diagnosis, we can find ourselves in an unfamiliar and even frightening situation. These moments are usually marked by having to make numerous practical decisions surrounding care and support for loved ones and ourselves. More often than not, such decisions require moral discernment through the lens of our faith. We believe in the dignity and sacredness of human life at all stages, from conception to natural death. At the same time, our faith does not demand that life is to be sustained at all costs. As Catholics, our faith in Jesus Christ has much to teach us about living and dying well.

Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care is a free course from the Catholic bishops of Canada, designed to help each of us – caregivers, the sick and dying and family members-to find support and concrete assistance.