AMERICA : PRIESTS FOR LIFE CANADA - DEFENDING LIFE


FATHER THOMAS LYNCH is the National Director of "Priests for Life" Canada. He is pictured here with his nieces at the "National March for Life" 2011 in Ottawa, Canada.
BIO -
Fr. Tom Lynch was chosen as the National Director for Priests for Life Canada in May of
2008. Fr. Thomas A. Lynch is not new to the pro-life movement. He has been directly
involved in advocating for the rights of individuals for the past 30 years. His involvement
in pro-life matters goes back to his younger school days.
Fr. Tom was born in Lindsay, Ontario, on July 29, 1957, and ordained to the Catholic
priesthood in the Diocese of Peterborough, Ontario, on May 25, 1984. His extensive
knowledge and experience has made him a popular advocate, lecturer, and teacher in the
area of family and life.

What is Priests for Life Canada?

Priests for Life Canada is an association of Canadian Catholic priests and lay people who give special emphasis to promoting and defending the sanctity of human life. A 'Priest for Life' is not asked to leave his diocese or specific ministry.

But isn't every priest 'for life'?

Yes, in fact, every person is called to stand for life. 'Priest for Life' means that being 'for life' is ESSENTIAL to the life of EVERY priest. (Just like, while every priest is for Jesus, there is also a Society of Jesus.)

Why are so many lay people involved in Priests for Life Canada?

Lay people lend support to the operations of Priests for life Canada. It is also important for Catholic lay people to become involved in pro-life issues. Most information distributed by Priests for Life Canada is designed or directly approved by priests.

What is the purpose of Priests for Life Canada?

Priests for Life brings together and encourages priests and all Catholics to fight the culture of death, particularly abortion and euthanasia.

What specific objectives does Priests for Life Canada have?

  • Priests for Life seeks to link up priests across Canada who are actively involved in the pro-life movement;
  • to help all priests speak and act against abortion and euthanasia;
  • to distribute the Priests for Life Canada newsletter, a practical aid for preaching and activity;
  • to provide priests with homilies, bulletin inserts, tapes and other pro-life resources;
  • to provide lay pro-life groups an effective link with the clergy;
  • In some areas, Priests for Life gather in small groups on a regular basis to pray and share ideas on pro-life issues.
  • SOURCE: http://www.priestsforlifecanada.com/English/

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