“We call on Catholics and all New Yorkers to reject physician-assisted suicide for themselves, their loved ones, and those in their care,” the bishops said.
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Albany’s new bishop tells faithful to ‘have the courage to proclaim your Messiah to all’
by OSV Newsby OSV News“When I look back over my life, I can see how everything has prepared me to serve you, to walk with you, and to love you,” Bishop O’Connell said.
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Candlelight vigils urge New York governor to veto physician-assisted suicide bill
by OSV Newsby OSV News“There’s a sleeping giant that’s waking up on this issue. As people come and get advocated, that’s got to get the governor involved because this is a bad bill.”
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Catholics’ call to welcome the stranger stems from the Bible, the bishops noted in their statement, which is titled “For You Too Were Once Aliens.”
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“Really, for me, when I’m out among the parishioners, caring for the flock, it allows me to really respond to the flock,” Bishop Lucia said.
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The word “autonomy” was invoked in the lawmakers’ debate on the measure in much the same way the term is used by those favoring abortion.
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New York’s Catholic bishops are urging Catholics to oppose proposed legislation that would legalize assisted suicide for those diagnosed with terminal illness.
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(OSV News) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has confirmed the national shrine status of Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, New York. The shrine announced the confirmation …
