The decision to allow euthanasia in care homes run by the Brothers of Charity is “deeply painful”, the institute’s Superior General has said.
In an article for the Catholic Herald, Brother Rene Stockman said the practice is “utterly unworthy of us” and called on the board of directors in Belgium to “withdraw this decision”.
“For 200 years the Brothers of Charity, and our staff, have always sought to treat, cure, heal patients in ever better ways,” he wrote.
“Today, the profession continues to make progress in treating mental illness. Even when there is no total cure, we can always accompany the patient.
