The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is promoting a variety of resources to support parish efforts during November, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, to educate the faithful on caring for human life until its natural end.
The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has published a “parish kit,” including bulletin quotes, graphics, prayer intentions and more. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge is chairman of the USCCB Committee of Pro-Life Activities.
In 2020, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released the letter “Samaritanus bonus” (The Good Samaritan), “on the care of persons in the critical and terminal phases of life.” It explains church teaching on care for the seriously ill or dying and includes pastoral guidance for end-of-life decisions. USCCB resources on the letter include a compendium, study guide and an article summarizing its key points.
Find out more
Access the parish kit and other resources at usccb.org/prolife/catholic-care-sick-and-dying.
