The Catholic Response to the NYS Medical Aid in Dying Act

The New York State Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect on August 5, 2026.

This page is designed as a resource for all who have questions about the Catholic response to this law.

Click the booklet below to access
Pastoral and Liturgical Guidelines and Directives
for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

Now and at the Hour of Our Death
A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life Decision-Making

With the New York State Medical Aid in Dying Act set to take effect August 5, 2026, we want to provide you with a Catholic guide to end-of-life decision-making.

Click the links below to access easy-to-read guides from the New York State Catholic Conference.

Resources

The Catholic Response to the NYS Medical Aid in Dying Act

The New York State Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect on August 5, 2026. This page is designed as a resource for all who have questions about the Catholic response to this law.

Click the booklet below to access Pastoral and Liturgical Guidelines and Directives for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

Now and at the Hour of Our Death A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life Decision-Making

Resources

US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Vatican

Catholic Church Teaching

In The News

Testimonials

Health Care proxy forms

The New York State Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect on August 5, 2026.

This page is designed as a resource for all who have questions about the Catholic response to this law.

Click the booklet below to access
Pastoral and Liturgical Guidelines and Directives
for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

Now and at the Hour of Our Death
A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life Decision-Making