BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Milwaukee Guild - Catholic Medical Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mgcma.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Milwaukee Guild - Catholic Medical Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181038 CREATED:20231211T222357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T221312Z UID:5092-1729188000-1729198800@mgcma.org SUMMARY:Witnessing to Life\, Truth and Love in a Fallen World: The Paradox of the Gospel DESCRIPTION:A light supper follows Mass and talk by: \nFr. John Gibson\, Priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Pastor of St. Jerome Parish: \nWitnessing to Life\, Truth and Love in a Fallen World: The Paradox of the Gospel \n“For when I am weak\, then I am strong”. What does St. Paul’s bold and startling claim have to do with the Christian life in general and the medical profession in particular? Why does St. Paul say that “We preach Christ crucified” with the confidence that he will win souls for God’s Kingdom with such a message? \nWhat is “failure” in health care and in life overall? As patients or healthcare workers\, can’t we expect advancements in technology and medicine to finally and entirely alleviate suffering? On the other hand\, why are injury\, illness\, and the infirmity of old age occasions for grace\, peace\, and even joy? Fr. Gibson will explore one of the great paradoxes of the Gospel – how weakness can be a blessing since it was the very path chosen by the God-man. \nThe White Mass is the traditional name given for the Mass for medical professionals\, drawn from the white coats that physicians wear. St. Luke\, an educated Greek physician\, author of the Gospel of Luke and a companion of the Apostle Paul\, serves as the patron saint of the medical profession. \nSignup below: URL:https://mgcma.org/event/witnessing-to-life-truth-and-love-in-a-fallen-world-the-paradox-of-the-gospel/ LOCATION:St. Dominic Parish\, 18255 W. Capitol Drive\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-White-Mass-SendGrid-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181038 CREATED:20240910T221216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T153851Z UID:7448-1731141000-1731151800@mgcma.org SUMMARY:St. Benignus and the Senchus Mór: The Supreme Court Tackles Gender Dysphoria DESCRIPTION: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 from the work of St. Benignus\, whose feast we celebrate on November 9. St. Benignus\, known as “St. Patrick’s psalm-singer\,” was instrumental in helping St. Patrick compile the Irish code of laws (the Senchus Mór) in the 5th century. \nSignup Below URL:https://mgcma.org/event/st-benignus-and-the-senchus-mor-the-supreme-court-tackles-gender-dysphoria/ LOCATION:St. Charles Parish\, 313 Circle Dr.\, Heartland\, WI\, 53029\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kizewski-Webpage.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181038 CREATED:20241210T215202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T185948Z UID:8422-1738396800-1738405800@mgcma.org SUMMARY:And The Two Shall Become One Flesh: The Inseparable Meanings of Conjugal Love DESCRIPTION: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. He will encourage health care professionals to remember they cannot be good physicians without first being good metaphysicians. \nBio: Father Strand is the pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Parish and St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parish in West Bend. He studied at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Rome\, focusing his research on classical education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Video preparation by: Ben Siemens URL:https://mgcma.org/event/and-the-two-shall-become-one-flesh-the-inseparable-meanings-of-conjugal-love/ LOCATION:St. Francis de Sales Seminary\, 3257 South Lake Drive\, St. Francis\, 53235\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-16.03.31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T103000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181039 CREATED:20241210T220200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T190414Z UID:8461-1741420800-1741429800@mgcma.org SUMMARY:Getting the Facts About Organ Donation After Death: Church Teachings and Medical Realities DESCRIPTION: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 at the Department of Motor Vehicles\, has never discussed it with a medical professional\, and is unaware of how it actually works. For example\, people considering organ donation may not understand what “brain death” is\, how it is determined in practice\, and how this relates to Church teaching on vital organ donation. Moving forward\, patients considering organ donation after death should understand the latest medical facts and relevant moral principles in order to make well-informed decisions. \nBio: Dr. John Di Camillo manages NCBC’s 24/7 free ethics consultation service and the Personal Consultations Fellows and Interns Program. He applies Catholic moral theology to science and medicine through research\, writing\, speaking\, mentoring\, and fielding hundreds of ethics questions every year. His areas of focus include cooperation with evil\, sexual orientation and gender identity\, brain death and organ donation\, reproductive technologies\, and pregnancy complications. He has teaching experience across multiple disciplines\, including Italian\, Church history\, science\, philosophy\, biomedical ethics\, and moral theology. URL:https://mgcma.org/event/getting-the-facts-about-organ-donation-after-death-church-teachings-and-medical-realities/ LOCATION:Saint Mary’s Visitation Catholic Church\, 1260 Church St.\, Elm Grove\, WI\, 53122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-16.03.56.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181039 CREATED:20241210T223030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T163702Z UID:8472-1760778000-1760787000@mgcma.org SUMMARY:Understanding Physical and Medical Disabilities in Light of a Christian Anthropology…God Doesn’t Make Mistakes DESCRIPTION: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 finds it in the most astonishing of places\, the mirror. \nBio: Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated his over thirty five year career to caring and advocating for persons with disabilities. He is a past presides of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and was a pioneer in the care of adults with childhood onset disabilities. Currently\, he lives and practices in the Bassett Healthcare network centered in rural Cooperstown\, New York. Dr. D.\, as he is best known\, worked with the New York City Ballet and former Major League Baseball players to establish movement workshops for children and adults with disabilities. He is a Knight of Malta and the author of the book\, “Perfectly Human”. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Video preparation by: Ben Siemens URL:https://mgcma.org/event/understanding-physical-and-medical-disabilities-in-light-of-a-christian-anthropologygod-doesnt-make-mistakes/ LOCATION:St. Dominic Parish\, 18255 W. Capitol Drive\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-16.30.06.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T103000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181039 CREATED:20251211T205203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T215013Z UID:10788-1769846400-1769855400@mgcma.org SUMMARY:Dying Well – The Catholic Art of Spiritual and Sacramental Care DESCRIPTION: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 Passion. Join us to learn how to approach eternity with steadfast faith and reverence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Video preparation by: Ben Siemens URL:https://mgcma.org/event/dying-well-the-catholic-art-of-spiritual-and-sacramental-care/ LOCATION:Saint Mary’s Visitation Catholic Church\, 1260 Church St.\, Elm Grove\, WI\, 53122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dying-Well-The-Catholic-Art-of-Spiritual-and-Sacramental-Care.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T103000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181040 CREATED:20251211T220804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T000505Z UID:18520-1774080000-1774089000@mgcma.org SUMMARY:Medicine with a Mission – Reclaiming Authentic Health Care DESCRIPTION:Do you sense that medicine is losing its way? \nAre corporate-based / insurance-based / population-based models of care replacing the historical model founded on the doctor/patient relationship? \nWhen care seems fragmented into body system specialists\, is it difficult to find one doctor who oversees all of your medical problems? \nHave major medical organizations adopted positions opposed to the sacredness of the human person? \nLearn about the genesis and development of St. Gianna Clinic – part of a growing movement of faith-based clinics organically appearing throughout our country – as a model to reclaim authentic health care. \nRegister below. URL:https://mgcma.org/event/medicine-with-a-mission-reclaiming-authentic-health-care/ LOCATION:Saint Mary’s Visitation Catholic Church\, 1260 Church St.\, Elm Grove\, WI\, 53122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Medicine-with-a-Mission-–-Reclaiming-Authentic-Health-Care.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T181040 CREATED:20251211T221515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T000611Z UID:18530-1792227600-1792236600@mgcma.org SUMMARY:Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Our 21st-century lives are becoming increasingly digitized — from social media to Zoom meetings to fitness trackers to AI scribes in hospitals. As these trends accelerate\, and as our lives are increasingly guided and formed by AI and digital culture\, the most human aspects of our lives can atrophy. From a Catholic perspective\, this challenge is especially pressing\, since for Catholics\, the sacraments meet us in our humanity. In this talk\, I diagnose our current situation and issue a call to action to resist problematic trends in it. \nRegister below. URL:https://mgcma.org/event/staying-human-in-an-era-of-artificial-intelligence/ LOCATION:St. Dominic Parish\, 18255 W. Capitol Drive\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mgcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Staying-Human-in-an-Era-of-Artificial-Intelligence.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR