Resource Library

The Diocese of Saskatoon has three Resource Libraries which contain a wide variety of religious audio-visual materials and books. These videos, DVD’s, audio cassettes, CD’s and books are available to enrich religious education programs of all ages or to enhance an individual's spirituality. Click here for the on-line catalogue.

The Saskatoon Resource Library, located on the lower floor of the Catholic Pastoral Centre at 100 – 5th Ave. North, is open Monday to Friday from 9 to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. A drop-off slot for returning materials after hours is located beside the main doors. To accommodate the delivery of parenting resources, the Catholic Board of Education has agreed to allow parents to use its delivery service to the schools to receive and return materials from the Resource Library. For further information on this service, or to have a request filled, contact Fran at (306) 242-1500 or toll free: 877-661-5005 or e-mail: library@saskatoonrcdiocese.com.

The Humboldt Resource Library is located at 521 -7th Street (South door). Hours are Monday to Thursday - 2:00 to 4:30 and Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30. Phone (306) 682-1534 for further information.

The library of materials for the Vocations Office is located in St. Paul’s rectory. This is not a walk-in library. If you wish to borrow any of the resources on vocations, please call Donna Donaldson at 382-4240.

For more information, e-mail: library@saskatoonrcdiocese.com

Resource Centre News

Turning the Tide is a new DVD in our resource library. It is a new documentary making a strong stance against legalization of euthanasia in Canada.

Through the lives of 5 individuals, this production explores how the legalization of euthanasia would affect society, in particular those who are most vulnerable: the disabled, the elderly and those who are chronically ill. Done in association with the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, this powerful documentary looks at the concepts of compassion, dignity, quality of life, personal autonomy and choice, and explores how the law works in shaping a society.

The documentary includes Canadian disability rights activist, Catherine Frazee and Palliative Care Nurse Consultant, Jean Echlin, as well as Wesley Smith, attorney for the International Task Force Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide and Terri Schiavo's brother, Bobby Schindler.

Included is a discussion guide for small group use in your parish.