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Facing the End of Life
Following are remarks made by Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, upon the distribution of the letter to the priests, deacons, religious and laity of Illinois.
The pastoral letter is placed before you with the realization that much more could be stated theologically, psychologically and medically regarding end of life issues. However, this pastoral is issued as a means of beginning a conversation. Many people in our society have yet to embrace the notion that God is the author of life, the protector of life and the One who calls us to eternal life.
In issuing this pastoral, we wish to express our appreciation to the Illinois Catholic Health Association, who through its Committee on Compassionate Care, has continued to develop the ministry to persons and families facing moral issues at the end of life. Our grateful appreciation is extended to Father Myles Sheehan, S.J., priest and physician at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. He provided much of the research, development and drafting of the pastoral for the Bishops of Illinois.
We hope you read the pastoral, reflect on its issues and pray for the Lord's guidance during our further discussion.
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