“The withdrawal of nutrition and hydration from Mrs.

“The withdrawal of nutrition and hydration from Mrs. Terri Schiavo will result in her death. The tube feeding itself does not impose an excessive burden on the patient. Discontinuing nutrition and hydration in this circumstance violates in its intention the distinction between “causing death” and “allowing death.” (Catholic Medical Assoc. Bioethical Principles of Medical Practice #9) Therefore, in view of these teachings and directives, we must conclude that at this time the withdrawal of nutrition and hydration from Mrs. Terry Schiavo cannot be justified by currently promulgated Catholic moral principles.”