Family Life
End Of Life Ministry
Accompanying The Dying
via USCCB
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released some suggestions for how to accompany a loved one who is nearing death.
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Respect Life Committee Facebook
Local committee committed to respecting life in three major areas: the unborn, euthanasia, and end of life issues. The group does presentations throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
End Of Life Planning
Catholic guidance for End-Of-Life decision making
The Art of Dying Well
A helpful Catholic website with information on talking about dying, caring for the dying, personally facing death, and grieving the loss of a loved one.
Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing
via USCCB
A general overview of end-of-life considerations.
"Samaritanus Bonus"
via Vatican Press
The letter Samaritanus bonus of the Congreagation for the Doctrine of the Faith on the care of persons in the critical and terminal phases of life.
Funerary Checklist
A list of the appropriate steps to take after a loved one passes away.
Family Life Office
Andre McCarville
Director
amccarville@dioceseaj.org
Maureen Roberts
Administrator
mroberts@dioceseaj.org