The Adult Faith Formation team of St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe, and the Hawaii Family Forum will present a panel discussion on assisted suicide and the spiritual, medical and legal reasons to say “no” to this practice, Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m. at St. Ann Church. The speakers include Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu of the Hawaii Catholic Conference, […]
Hawaii State Senate vote advances assisted suicide bill
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Hawaii State Senate voted overwhelmingly March 7 to advance a bill permitting physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Called the “Medical Aid in Dying” bill, SB 1129 passed with 22 votes in favor, three against. Two of the affirmative votes were cast “with reservations.” The bill now faces […]
Regarding assisted suicide
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! At this time our beloved State of Hawaii is considering going the way of other states in making physician-assisted suicide acceptable and legal. We need your prayers and your involvement to assure that this does not happen. We presume that those who are proponents are acting out […]