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January 13, 2015

Rimouski Archbishop Fournier's sudden death a blow to Church

Archbishop Pierre-Andre Fournier of Rimouski, Quebec died on Jan. 10 at the age of 71. He served as the president for the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Quebec during the debates of euthanasia and a secular charter.
OTTAWA - Rimouski Archbishop Pierre-André Fournier died suddenly Jan. 10 in hospital shortly after losing consciousness and being taken to hospital by ambulance.
Published in Canada
May 27, 2014

Quebec bishops condemn re-introduction of euthanasia bill

Archbishop Pierre-André Fournier warns the adoption of euthanasia Bill-52 would have serious and harmful consequences for the future of Quebec.

OTTAWA - The Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Quebec warns the adoption of euthanasia Bill-52 would have serious and harmful consequences for the future of Quebec.

Published in Canada
June 18, 2013

Quebec at a crossroads with euthanasia bill, bishops say

Archbishop Pierre-Andre Fournier, pictured in this photo dated 2009, warns that society faces a crucial choice as the Quebec government considers an end-of-life bill that would allow euthanasia.

OTTAWA - As the Quebec government considers an end-of-life bill that would allow euthanasia, Quebec's Catholic bishops warn that society faces a crucial choice.

Published in Canada