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Thursday May 15, 2008
Priests for Life Canada Selects Fr. Thomas Lynch as New National Director
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OTTAWA, May 14, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Following the sudden death of Fr. James Whalen on Sunday, February 24, 2008 while conducting a parish pro-life mission in Thorold, Ontario, Priests for Life Canada has chosen a new director to lead its twelve-member Board. Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Lynch is not new to the pro-life movement. He has been directly involved in advocating for the rights of individuals for the past 30 years.
Priests for Life Canada, an organization of both clergy and laity dedicated to advancing the sanctity of life in Canada, has been a registered charity in operation since 1995. Over its thirteen years of operation, the organizartion has reached out to thousands of clergy, bishops, Catholic students, and parishioners with its message that human life is sacred and worthy of protection from the moment of conception to natural death.
Fr. Tom was born in Lindsay, Ontario, on July 29, 1957, and ordained to the Catholic priesthood in the Diocese of Peterborough, Ontario, on May 25, 1984. He brings with him an impressive background of knowledge and expertise to move the organization forward. His extensive understanding of Catholic morality and the ethical issues surrounding it, as well as his wealth of experience in media work will undoubtedly benefit the organization.
Fr. Tom was elected to the position of National Director on Thursday, May 8, 2008, a day when thousands gathered on Parliament Hill to bring attention to the lack of any laws protecting the unborn child throughout its nine months of life in the womb. It was this day as well that Campaign Life Coalition, organizer of the rally, dedicated the events efforts in honour of recently deceased National Director of Priests for Life Canada, Fr. James Whalen.
One of his first actions as National Director was to take part in the rally and he also wasted no time filling the vacancies that existed on the board. In addition to his role as National Director, Fr. Tom also continues to serve as pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Douro, Ontario, under the direction of the Bishop of Peterborough, Most Rev. Nicola De Angelis. Fr. Tom plans to use his widespread knowledge and resources within the Catholic community to advance the purpose and aims of Priests for Life Canada. Further information on the organization can be obtained by calling 1-888-300-2007 or at: http://www.PriestsForLifeCanada.com.
See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
Canadian Priests for Life Head Fr. Jim Whalen Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/feb/08022505.html
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