Bishop of Elphin speaks out against assisted suicide

The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, has spoken out against the idea of assisted suicide.

Speaking ahead of Day for Life Sunday on June 16^th, the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales wanted to highlight the deep value and meaning of human life at every stage, and in every condition.

Bishop Doran said “People who are coming towards the end of their lives are vulnerable, and recent research shows that many feel themselves a burden on their loved ones and wider society.

"Jesus shows us that life always has dignity and that there is no such a thing as a useless life.

"We are called to defend this gift of life to its natural end and to protect vulnerable citizens from a culture that could pressure them into assisted suicide.”