World Day of The Sick
February 11, 2010Pope John Paul II instituted World Day of the Sick on May 13, 1992, setting aside February 11, Feast of our Lady of Lourdes, for its annual celebration. On this day, the ill are encouraged to reflect on the Christian meaning of suffering. The occasion also provides an opportunity for those involved in health care to recall the roots of their healing mission. |
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The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada (CHAC) has developed resources to help with the planning and celebration of World Day of the Sick that can be used by individuals as well as by health care orgainzations, dioceses, parishes and those involved in spiritual and religious care.
2010 resource package
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Other resources
Papal Messages for World Day of the Sick
Messages of Pope Benedict XVI
Messages of Pope John Paul II
Golden Rule PosterFull size colour posters are produced by the
Scarboro Foreign Missions
and can be purchased