Contact
Diana TellisDiocese of Rockville Centre | Respect Life Office
516-678-5800 ext. 626
dtellis@drvc.org
Opposition to Assisted Suicide Educational Conference
This conference is designed to educate diocesan leadership on the moral, medical, legal and legislative dangers of physician assisted suicide. Newly proposed legislation on assisted suicide has recently been introduced in the New York State Legislature.
Agenda of the Day
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1:00 PM
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Blessing and Welcome Most Rev. William Murphy Bishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| 1:15 PM |
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Introduction of Panel Speakers Sr. Joanne Callahan, O.S.U Chair, Public Policy Committee, Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| 1:30 PM |  |
Moral Teaching on Assisted Suicide Rev. Charles Caccavale Faculty member St.Joseph Seminary, Dunwoodie, N.Y. |
| 2:00 PM |  |
Physician Opposition to Assisted Suicide Kerrianne P. Page, MD, HMDC Chief Medical Officer, Hospice, Palliative Care, and Home Care Services, Catholic Health Services of Long Island |
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2:30 PM |
Questions | |
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2:40 PM |
Break |
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| 3:00 PM |  |
The Legal Reality: Flaws and Illusions in Assisted Suicide Legislation Thomas Renker, Esq. General Counsel, Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| 3:30 PM |
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The Legislative Environment and Opposition Action Steps Kathleen M. Gallagher Director of Pro-Life Activities, NYS Catholic Conference |
| 4:00 PM |  |
Wrap-Up Allison O’Brien Director, Respect Life Office, Diocese of Rockville Centre |
