The Archbishop of Wellington, Cardinal John Dew, last month drew attention to a statement of claim filed in the High Court seeking a ruling to determine whether a GP can lawfully administer a lethal dose of drugs to a person who is terminally ill.
He encouraged Catholics “to take some time to inform ourselves and to delve more deeply into the reasons why Catholics should be opposed to euthanasia.”
Cardinal John is now promoting talks organised by Euthanasia-Free NZ.
He said these talks are fully approved by Care Alliance of which the Nathaniel Centre – the NZ Catholic Bioethics Centre – is fully involved in.
He has asked parishes to advertise the talks “so that as many people as possible have the opportunity to learn about this important issue affecting all of us.”
AUCKLAND – Monday 18 May, 7.30 – 9:00 pm
Mt Albert Senior Citizens’ Hall, Mt Albert War Memorial Reserve, corner of Wairere Ave and New North Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland Map
(The name of the building is obscured by a tree. The Senior Citizens’ Hall is a separate building opposite the Bridge Club and next to the playground. There is a Kumon sign next to the entrance.)
Wheelchair accessible. Free onsite parking is available off both streets.
HAMILTON – Tuesday 19 May, 7.30 – 9:00 pm
The Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton, Hamilton Map
Wheelchair accessible. Free onsite parking is available.
WELLINGTON – Wednesday 20 May, 12:15 – 1:30 pm
Talk: 12:15 – 1 pm
Questions and Answers: 1 – 1.30 pm
Elim International Church, 22 Tennyson Street, Te Aro, Wellington Map
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Parking is available on Tennyson Street ($4/hour, 2 hours maximum), in the Wilson car park next to the Century City Hotel, 70 Tory Street ($4/hour, 3 minutes’ walk away) and in the Wilson car park at 10 Alpha Street ($3/hour, about 5 minutes’ walk away).
KAPITI – Wednesday 20 May, 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Meadows Church, 1 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu Map
Wheelchair accessible. Free onsite parking is available.
Source
- Supplied
- Euthanasia Free New Zealand
- Image: Euthanasiadebate.org
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