To Treat And Care For The Sick And Dying A recent article in The Globe & Mail stokes a full-blown demonization of Catholic healthcare institutions for not killing the elderly, sick, and disabled Canadians who ask for it. The author begins by denigrating the fact that faith-based institutions receive public funding. It's a rather

How Does the Conscientious Doctor Practice? One of the most pertinent questions in medicine right now is determining how the conscientious doctor practices. The bioethicists who argue against conscience protections raise a caricature of the physician who holds themselves to the ‘do no harm’ principle.Such persons may rely on the  claim that conscience protection

Does Suffering Shock You? Yesterday, I read this article titled, “Does Suffering Shock You?” In it, the author says, “If we are repulsed by suffering, we will try to eliminate it at all costs, including eliminating the person who suffers.” While most medical professionals are thoroughly acquainted with human suffering, it may still be

The Opioid Crisis Is A Pro-life Issue This week we bring you a roundup of stories on the opioid crisis and invite you to reflect on what it means for this to be a life issue.  According to a new federal report, “Cannabis consumption among Canadian youth and young adults is one of the

  I am thrilled to announce our Annual CPL Conference on the theme, “I Want You To Be.” The focus of this conference will be on celebrating life and encouraging hope. It is sure to uplift and inspire. You can be sure this will be a time of stimulating professional development combined with an energizing

Is It Good To Exist After All? Abortion, genetic discrimination, euthanasia — these are just some of the issues of our time that lead people to a general sense of precariousness about whether it is good to exist.  These practices involve actions that are tantamount to saying, “I do not want you to be.”