The Archdiocese of Toronto has compiled a series of resources to help Catholics learn more about Organ & Tissue donation from a faith perspective. It’s important for our family of faith to learn more about the teaching of the church, hear stories from those whose lives have been touched by organ donation and take the time to discuss their wishes with family and friends.

We hope that this information is helpful in fostering a culture of life. Please take a moment to learn more about these important issues.

Organ Donation - A Catholic Perspective – published by the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute – September 2009

Additional Resources

• "Everyday is a miracle" for organ recipients - Catholic Register - January 20, 2012

• Deacon gives nun the gift of life - Catholic Register - June 19, 2009

• Giving Something of Ourselves: A Message on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
  produced by COLF & the Catholic Health Association of Canada - February 2001

• Message of His Holiness, Benedict XVI – For the Fifteenth World Day of the Sick – February 11, 2007

• Letter from Auxiliary Bishop Richard Grecco on organ and tissue donation "The Gift of Life" - May 28, 2007

Organizational Websites

• Canadian Catholic Bio Ethics Institute – additional resources on palliative care, end of life issues, etc.
  
  
• Catholic Organization for Life & Family – additional resources
  
  
• Catholic Health Association of Canada
  
  
• Centre for Clinical Ethics (Toronto)
  
  
• Pontifical Academy for Life
  
  
• Trillium Gift of Life Network - Ontario's organ & tissue donation agency
  
  
• beadonor.ca - Register your consent to become a donor with ServiceOntario