Join the talk, "Dying Well: The Catholic Art of Spiritual and Sacramental Care," to deepen your understanding of the Church’s timeless teachings on preparing for death. Explore sacred practices, including the commendation of the soul, remedies for temptations faced by the dying, and guidance for their caregivers, all grounded in the redemptive example of Christ’s […]
Made in the image and likeness of God. A profound phase which invites us to see the depth and expansiveness of our Loving Creator in the totality of humanity including persons with disabilities and those living on the margins. It is an invitation to enhance society and elevate culture. Emboldened with this revelation one then […]
Countless lives have been saved through vital organ transplantation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes organ donation after death as a “noble and meritorious act” (2296). At the same time, it highlights the dead donor rule and the need for explicit consent. There are concerns about proper informed consent when a person signs up […]
Father Strand will provide an historical overview of 20th century developments in the Church’s articulation of the meaning of conjugal love. He will argue that Pope Saint Paul VI’s contribution to this discussion in Humanae Vitae not only synthesized Church teaching on contraception but also would become the basis for the Church’s response to IVF. […]
This coming term, the Supreme Court of the United States will consider the constitutionality of Tennessee SB1, a law banning hormonal and surgical interventions for gender dysphoria. We will discuss the potential impact of the case, United States v. Skrmetti, on both the medical profession and the U.S. legal system as a whole, drawing light […]
A light supper follows Mass and talk by: Fr. John Gibson, Priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Pastor of St. Jerome Parish: Witnessing to Life, Truth and Love in a Fallen World: The Paradox of the Gospel “For when I am weak, then I am strong”. What does St. Paul’s bold and startling claim […]
George Delgado, MD, President of Steno Institute Founder of Abortion Pill Reversal Network Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 8 AM Mass & Presentation Chemical abortions with life pristine and misoprostol now account for about 60% of all abortions in the US. Women who have taken the first drug, mifepristone, and changed their minds, now have […]
Krishna DasGupta, MD, Clinical Psychiatrist, and Fr. Michael Lawinger, Associate Pastor, Christ King Parish Social connection, the glue that holds society together, is also a fundamental human need, as essential to individual survival as food, water, and shelter. According to the Surgeon General, an increase in isolation and loneliness in our country has reached epidemic […]
FR. JUSTIN KIZEWSKI, DIRECTOR OF INTELLECTUAL FORMATION, ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SEMINARY Video preparation by: Ben Siemens
Even though well-intentioned, advocacy for alternative priorities and goals in the practice of medicine – beyond simply the benefit to the individual patient – has led to an unfortunate loss of trust in the medical profession. This presentation explores the grounding philosophy of medicine and what its premise holds for patients and practitioners who stay […]
With the rapid rise in the reported prevalence of sex-discordant gender identity, there has been increasing demand for health professionals to provide medical interventions directed toward aligning the appearance of the body to an individual’s desired sex. Dr. Hruz will critically assess the existing scientific evidence used to advocate for affirming one’s preferred gender, halting normally […]
If all human beings naturally desire happiness, why are so many chronically unhappy? What is authentic happiness for the Christian and how does it relate to pleasure and joy? Can happiness coexist with suffering? What is the relationship between psychological happiness and spiritual fulfillment? Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ will explore these and other questions based […]