Fr. Matthew Durham, DMin | The Last Shall Be First: Equity and Mercy in End-of-Life Care for the Forgotten

Thursday, April 23, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
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Access to quality end-of-life care remains out of reach for many people who experience structural vulnerabilities, including homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges, and substance use. This session explores why equity and mercy are essential principles in shaping palliative care systems that truly serve everyone. Drawing from the innovative work at Journey Home Hospice, a program of the Saint Elizabeth Foundation, and the newly established Centre for Equity in End-of-Life Care, we will examine trauma-informed, harm-reducing, and culturally safe approaches that restore dignity and compassion to those too often left behind.
Matthew Durham smiles in a suit jacket and tie

Fr. Matthew Durham, DMin.

Fr. Matthew Durham is a priest of the Diocese of Hamilton and serves as the Bishop's Delegate to Healthcare. He is also the National Executive Director of Hospice Palliative Care for the Saint Elizabeth Foundation and the founding Executive Director of Journey Home Hospice in Toronto and Windsor. He holds a Doctor of Ministry with a focus on healthcare administration and teaches at the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto.

Matthew is deeply committed to advancing equity and compassion in end-of-life care, particularly for structurally vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and marginalization. Through initiatives like Journey Home Hospice and the newly launched Centre for Equity in End-of-Life Care, he champions trauma-informed, harm-reducing, and culturally safe care models that prioritize dignity and justice for all.

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Location Address: St. Jerome's University, Notre Dame Chapel
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