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Catholic doctor describes her journey to practicing faith and medicine in harmony
Dr. Carolyn Manhart, an internal medicine physician in Omaha, reflects on how her Catholic faith deeply shapes her medical vocation. Her early experiences caring for the ill and a transformative encounter during her formation, reading Humanae Vitae and training at the Pope Paul VI Institute, helped her embrace the Church’s ethical teachings. As a practicing physician, she integrates faith into her care by fostering dignity and spiritual reflection among elderly patients.
By: Charlie Camosy
Ministry systems find CHA’s online platform to be vital tool for gauging fidelity to Catholic health mission
The Catholic Health Association (CHA) has introduced an online Ministry Identity Assessment platform that assists Catholic health systems in evaluating their adherence to the seven core commitments of Catholic health care. This tool enables facilities to assess their policies, practices, and community partnerships, guiding them through a comprehensive self-assessment process.
By: Julie Mind
Catholic health care providers brace for impact of federal budget bill
The Catholic Health Association (CHA) has introduced an online Ministry Identity Assessment platform that assists Catholic health systems in evaluating their adherence to the seven core commitments of Catholic health care. This tool enables facilities to assess their policies, practices, and community partnerships, guiding them through a comprehensive self-assessment process.
By: Lisa Eisenhauer
Health professionals contemplate ‘imago Dei’
Three more children from Gaza arrived in Italy on a military transport plane on August 13 and were admitted to the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital in Rome. A six-month-old baby boy (post-amputation), a 13-year-old brain-injured boy, and a two-year-old girl with celiac disease and malnutrition now join 17 other Gaza children treated there since October 2023. Their arrival was facilitated through coordinated efforts involving the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land and governments across the region.
By: Cindy Wooden
New hospital resulting from St. Mary's–Grand River merger won't be Catholic
The upcoming merger between St. Mary's General Hospital and Grand River Hospital in Kitchener will result in a new, secular hospital. This marks a departure from St. Mary's long-standing Catholic affiliation. The new governance structure will feature a secular board of directors. Community reactions are mixed, with some expressing concerns over the loss of Catholic values, while others view the change as a positive step towards broader inclusivity. The new hospital is slated to open in 2026, aiming to provide expanded services and meet the growing healthcare demands of the region.
By: Record Staff
Delta Hospice looks to Alberta for “sanctuary hospice” site after being “stonewalled” by B.C. government
The Delta Hospice Society, which provides secular, palliative care, is planning to establish a MAiD-free “sanctuary hospice” in Alberta after facing resistance from the B.C. government. With funding secured and potential properties visited, the Society seeks Alberta's protection from being compelled to offer euthanasia, something they oppose based on their commitment to traditional palliative care principles. Their original facility in B.C. was seized in 2021 when they refused to allow MAiD, as the Society didn’t qualify for faith-based exemptions.
By: Terry O’Neil