A proposed bill (S.B. 668) supporting the legalization of physician-assisted suicide in Connecticut has been referred to the General Assembly's Judiciary Committee for consideration. The exact language of this proposed legislation is not yet available. This is the third successive year that such legislation has been proposed by the General Assembly. Visit the Connecticut Catholic Conference website for the latest information and responses to frequently-asked questions about the topic.
The Catholic Bishops of Connecticut, along with members of the health care community and those representing the elderly and disabled, strongly oppose this legislation for various reasons. These groups believe that the right of individual choice is far overshadowed by the potential negative impact of this legislation upon our society.
We need your assistance in defeating this legislation currently before the Judiciary Committee. If you live in the district of a member of the committee - please contact them! You can find the list of members and contact information here.
Two archdiocesan parishes are exploring this issue, and invite the public to participate:
Sunday, February 22, 1:00-2:30 St. Ann Church, Avon:
"Assisted Suicide: Disguised as 'Death with Dignity'"
(See Catholic Transcript article for more information.)
Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 St. James Church, Rocky Hill:
"A Talk about End-of-Life Issues"
(See Catholic Transcript article for more information.)
The Catholic Bishops of Connecticut, along with members of the health care community and those representing the elderly and disabled, strongly oppose this legislation for various reasons. These groups believe that the right of individual choice is far overshadowed by the potential negative impact of this legislation upon our society.
We need your assistance in defeating this legislation currently before the Judiciary Committee. If you live in the district of a member of the committee - please contact them! You can find the list of members and contact information here.
Two archdiocesan parishes are exploring this issue, and invite the public to participate:
Sunday, February 22, 1:00-2:30 St. Ann Church, Avon:
"Assisted Suicide: Disguised as 'Death with Dignity'"
(See Catholic Transcript article for more information.)
Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 St. James Church, Rocky Hill:
"A Talk about End-of-Life Issues"
(See Catholic Transcript article for more information.)
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