Finger Lakes Guild of Rochester - Catholic Medical Association

07/18/2022

Describing Sr. Hanna Klaus, M.D. as a trailblazer is no overstatement. Today she is the oldest living member of the Catholic Medical Association.

01/28/2022

Check out this conversation with Finger Lakes Guild president, Dr. Tom Carroll.

Dr. Tom Carroll joins Matthew Estrade for an in-depth conversation on forms, hospice, and controlling pain.Links:Ministry site: www.DementiaRosary.comFinger ...

12/20/2021

https://www.fingerlakescma.org/christmas-eve-at-holy-apostles/

The Guild is happy help our friends at Holy Apostles spread this exciting news! As you may know, Fr. Mugavero, is a long-time and ardent supporter of the Pro-Life Cause and so if you are able, plea…

12/08/2021

The Finger Lakes Guild of the Catholic Medical Association invites you to attend "Catholic Conversations: Death with True Dignity" either in person at St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry, or virtually via Zoom.

This special event is geared towards community members, health care providers, hospice workers, and ministers, and will highlight Catholic teaching on end-of-life care.

Break-out discussion groups by topic interest will occur both on site and via Zoom.
Registration is free, but advance registration is required.

www.bit.ly/CatholicConversations
[email protected]

11/03/2021

🎉 Join us ONE WEEK FROM TODAY for our next Catholic Wellness Answers! 🎉

Dr. Thomas Carroll will be explaining the difference between hospice and palliative care, and what this means in the context of the Catholic faith. He will also be exploring the concerns many families express, such as areas of pain management and nutrition.

These webinars are a way we are able to bring free education to YOU and provide you with answers to questions you may be seeking. Submit your questions in advance to info@mycatholicdoctor!

We will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to an attendee during this LIVE webinar. Please understand, we do record the webinar for those who cannot make it on the selected date, but the Q&A portion of the webinar is only available to those present for the live webinar. Make sure to grab your seat by registering here: http://ow.ly/BNOV50GCScf

# PalliativeCare

07/28/2021

Join us July 28 at 7pm to learn more about “Vaccines, Ventilators, the Ethics of COVID-19”

This is a free event sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry.

02/15/2021

If you’re looking for something “to do” for Lent, check out this video series - we’re sure it will not disappoint!

Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 17, I will be hosting a faith-transforming event: "Parousia: The Bible and the Mass." It’s time to wake Catholics up to the awesome power, the incredible gift, that is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The alternative is unthinkable! Watch all ten episodes for free during Lent, even on your mobile device with our app! Share this opportunity with friends and let’s bring as many people back to the Mass as possible!

Sign up now at StPaulCenter.com/Mass

02/12/2021

We are very excited to share the happy news that the long-awaited Mobile Ultrasound Van is slated to be rolled out in Rochester this spring! The van will spend most of its time stationed near Planned Parenthood.

The success rates of these vans in helping women choose life is staggering! Please let us know if you would like to know more about this wonderful addition to the local Pro-Life movement.

Please also see our website for encouraging and inspiring stories of lives saved (https://www.fingerlakescma.org/mobile-ultrasound-van/)

02/11/2021

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us on 2/10/21 Virtual Journal Club! Dr. Nosacek did a great job leading a discussion around the important and ever-more-challenging issue of Conscientious Objection in health care.

If you were not able to join us, you can watch the VJC video here.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Virtual Journal Club! Stay tuned for more information!

02/02/2021

Here you will find 2 links regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, one is an update from our Finger Lakes Guild, and the other an article from our local Catholic newspaper, the Catholic Courier:

https://www.fingerlakescma.org/astrazeneca-and-johnson-johnson-vaccines/

https://catholiccourier.com/articles/local-catholic-medical-experts-seek-to-dispel-vaccine-myths

Catholic doctor, pharmacist, Diocese of Rochester life-issues coordinator answer questions, dispel myths about COVID-19 vaccines, their safety and morality

01/27/2021

https://www.ncregister.com/news/kobe-bryant-dead-at-41-how-scandal-turned-him-to-catholic-faith-and-divine-mercy?fbclid=IwAR0l48Pv5u5o1d8YihYyjeMBHQXuFJ-hoRdC3cbtieC--7v2-EzTs4pOq4E

“His most inspiring trait,” said singer Cristina Ballestero, “was his decision to turn to his faith in God and receive God’s mercy and to be a better man after a regretful decision.”

01/19/2021

New York State Human Trafficing Awareness Event: January 26th, 2021

This looks to be a very informative and practically useful online seminar. Please consider taking part, registration is free. Please also spread the word to colleague and friends!

http://brooklynda.org/htawareness2021-healthcare/?fbclid=IwAR2i_GMujAA2UADFndHNWpmHbpTFL7lL1EKteAP-S86pgejgBQR2C3mk2cg

Healthcare Day Nurses, doctors, social workers, and other medical professionals will hear from their colleagues about how to identify human trafficking within medical facilities. This three-part series will start with an overview of how to identify the signs of trafficking, continue with a discussio...