Canadian Doctors Try to Railroad Catholic Priest into 'Assisted Suicide' Over Broken Hip | Frank Bergman, Slay News A Canadian Catholic priest is sounding the alarm after doctors tried to pressure him into “assisted suicide” twice while recovering from a broken hip in a hospital, despite him telling them that euthanasia goes against his beliefs. Father Larry Holland, a 79-year-old priest from the Archdiocese of Vancouver, was horrified that Canadian government-sanctioned doctors attempted to railroad him into being euthanized, despite not being terminally ill. The priest’s alarming story underscores growing concerns that Canada’s state-sanctioned assisted suicide program is spiraling far beyond its original limits. Holland said he was “very shocked” after medical pushed so-called “Medical Assistance in Dying” (MAiD) as an “option” during his recovery from a hip fracture. Priest Offered Death While Recovering, Not Dying Holland broke his hip after falling on Christmas Day. He is currently recovering at Vancouver General Hospital. Holland emphasized that he was not dying at the time and had not been given a terminal diagnosis. “There are some things you just don’t talk about to some people,” Holland said. “I think I was very shocked.” According to Holland, a doctor first introduced assisted suicide as an option if his recovery were to decline. Even after he made clear his moral opposition, the topic was pushed again weeks later, even though he was recovering. This time, a nurse described it as an act of “compassion,” despite the fact that Holland was perfectly healthy. Holland rejected that characterization outright, calling euthanasia “a false compassion, really.” He also noted the disturbing reality that staff were fully aware he was a Catholic priest when the option was raised. “Temptation” and the Reality of Pressure Holland acknowledged that even being offered euthanasia can create a moment of internal struggle. “I could feel the temptation,” he said. He called the feeling a “human reaction” since “We always look for the easy way out.” But he warned that resisting such pressure ultimately strengthens individuals, adding that suffering can lead to growth and deeper purpose. “It can motivate you, it can open up new worlds, new vistas, new opportunities,” he said. Nevertheless, it’s easy to see how more vulnerable people could be pressured into ending their lives with a state-backed lethal injection. Canada’s Expanding Euthanasia System Under Fire The incident comes as Canada’s euthanasia program has rapidly expanded under the Liberal government, first introduced under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Now under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the program is rapidly sliding down the slippery slope. Since legalization in 2016, assisted suicide has grown dramatically, with Canada now having one of the fastest-expanding euthanasia systems in the world. The program is set to expand even further in 2027 under Bill C-7, allowing euthanasia for individuals suffering solely from mental illness. Critics warn the system has already gone too far, with reports emerging of patients being offered assisted suicide in cases that appear to violate existing safeguards. Church Leaders Sound Alarm on “Coercive” System Father Larry Lynn, the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s pro-life chaplain, described Holland’s experience as deeply disturbing. “This must surely be among the most appalling examples of Canada’s coercive and insensitive euthanasia regime,” Lynn said. He warned that offering assisted suicide—especially to vulnerable patients—crosses a moral line. “It places the medical practitioner into the role of the devil, tempting a vulnerable person into mortal sin,” he said. Lynn also raised concerns about pro-euthanasia organizations attempting to normalize the practice even among religious communities, calling such efforts “diabolical.” Faith-Based Healthcare Under Threat The issue is now spilling into the courts, particularly in British Columbia, where Catholic healthcare providers are fighting to avoid being forced to offer euthanasia services. The outcome of that legal battle could determine whether faith-based institutions are compelled to participate in assisted suicide against their beliefs. Meanwhile, euthanasia has become one of the leading causes of death in Canada, ranking sixth overall, highlighting just how deeply embedded the practice has become. For critics, Holland’s experience is not an isolated incident, but a warning sign of a system that is increasingly prioritizing death over care.
The more we tell what is happening, the better the chance that it will become a ground swell, and we'll overcome the evil people who hope to benefit by our forced death. Thank you, Father.
Ecco cos'è l'eutanasia spacciata per libertà. Una pistola alla tempia del malato, per il quale il grilletto per lo sparo al momento viene abbassato dal paziente. In alcuni stati come Belgio o Paesi Bassi viene abbassato da giudici o periti sociali giudicando le persone degne o meno di vivere. In Italia in alcune Regioni si è tentato già di sdoganare tale legge, ma in qualche caso non è stata approvata, non certo per il silenzio assordante di certi... che dovrebbero parlare...
The introduction of assisted suicide is inevitable once the restrictions imposed by so-called “euthanasia” are lifted. People will be assigned a value, and a determination will be made as to whether it is worth treating them.
Páter Larry Holland, 79-ročný katolícky kňaz, ktorý sa zotavuje zo zlomeniny bedrového kĺbu vo Všeobecnej nemocnici vo Vancouveri v Kanade, povedal, že mu nemocničný personál dvakrát ponúkol lekársku pomoc pri umieraní. Stalo sa tak napriek tomu, že dal jasne najavo, že je katolíckym kňazom a je morálne proti eutanázii.
O Rev. Larry Holland, um padre católico de 79 anos que está a recuperar de uma fratura da anca no Hospital Geral de Vancouver, no Canadá, disse que lhe foi oferecida assistência médica para morrer duas vezes pelo pessoal do hospital. Isto apesar de ter deixado claro que é um padre católico e que se opõe moralmente à eutanásia.
Ksiądz Larry Holland, 79-letni katolicki kapłan przechodzący rekonwalescencję po złamaniu biodra w szpitalu Vancouver General Hospital w Kanadzie, powiedział, że personel szpitala dwukrotnie zaoferował mu pomoc medyczną w umieraniu. Stało się tak pomimo tego, że wyraźnie zaznaczył, że jest katolickim księdzem i moralnie sprzeciwia się eutanazji.
Il Rev. Larry Holland, un sacerdote cattolico di 79 anni che si sta riprendendo da una frattura all'anca presso il Vancouver General Hospital in Canada, ha detto che il personale dell'ospedale gli ha offerto due volte l'assistenza medica alla morte. Questo nonostante avesse chiarito di essere un sacerdote cattolico e di essere moralmente contrario all'eutanasia.
Ecco cos'è l'eutanasia spacciata per libertà. Una pistola alla tempia del malato, per il quale il grilletto per lo sparo al momento viene abbassato dal paziente. In alcuni stati come Belgio o Paesi Bassi viene abbassato da giudici o periti sociali giudicando le persone degne o meno di vivere. In Italia in alcune Regioni si è tentato già di sdoganare tale legge, ma in qualche caso non è stata approvata, non certo per il silenzio assordante di certi... che dovrebbero parlare...
Larry Holland tiszteletes, egy 79 éves katolikus pap, aki csípőtörésből lábadozik a kanadai Vancouver Általános Kórházban, elmondta, hogy a kórházi személyzet kétszer is felajánlotta neki a haldokláshoz szükséges orvosi segítséget. Mindezt annak ellenére, hogy világossá tette, hogy ő katolikus pap, és erkölcsileg ellenzi az eutanáziát.
El reverendo Larry Holland, un sacerdote católico de 79 años que se recupera de una fractura de cadera en el Hospital General de Vancouver (Canadá), declaró que el personal del hospital le ofreció en dos ocasiones asistencia médica para morir. Y ello a pesar de que dejó claro que es un sacerdote católico y que se opone moralmente a la eutanasia.
Le révérend Larry Holland, un prêtre catholique de 79 ans qui se remet d'une fracture de la hanche à l'hôpital général de Vancouver, au Canada, a déclaré que le personnel de l'hôpital lui a proposé à deux reprises une assistance médicale à mourir. Il a pourtant précisé qu'il était un prêtre catholique et qu'il était moralement opposé à l'euthanasie.
Pfarrer Larry Holland, ein 79-jähriger katholischer Priester, der sich im Vancouver General Hospital in Kanada von einer Hüftfraktur erholt, sagte, ihm sei zweimal vom Krankenhauspersonal medizinische Sterbehilfe angeboten worden. Und das, obwohl er deutlich gemacht hat, dass er ein katholischer Priester ist und Euthanasie moralisch ablehnt.
Was geshieht mit Behinderten, z.B. in der Psychiatrie, die einen Betreuer oder Vormund haben? Ich denke auch an die grausame Organ-"Spende" bei Gehirn-"Tod".
Rev. Larry Holland, a 79-year-old Catholic priest recovering from a hip fracture at Vancouver General Hospital in Canada, said he was offered medical assistance in dying twice by hospital staff. This was despite him making it clear that he is a Catholic priest and is morally opposed to euthanasia.