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Catholic Medical Association Responds to Article Criticizing Pro-Life Success
Philadelphia, PA—As the Catholic Medical Association remains committed to upholding the dignity and sanctity of life in all its stages, the last several months have prompted our organization to respond with a particular focus on the fight against abortion. CMA has spoken out against several states which passed life-ending legislation, in some cases, allowing for... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Defends Sanctity of Life After Rhode Island Passes Bill Allowing for Abortion Up to Birth
Philadelphia, PA— The Catholic Medical Association expressed its opposition to yet another law legalizing abortion up to the moment of birth—this time in Rhode Island. “Yet again we find ourselves defending the sanctity of the lives of the most vulnerable,” said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger. “As Catholics and as health care providers we believe... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Opposes New Maine Law to Allow Non-Doctors to Perform Abortions
Philadelphia, PA—The Catholic Medical Association, which remains opposed to abortion, strongly condemns a new Maine law which will allow non-doctors to perform the life-ending procedure. “Upholding the dignity of life is important to us not only as Catholics, but as medical professionals,” said Dr. John Schirger, CMA President. “Not only does this law allow for... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Applauds AMA for Upholding Opposition to Assisted Suicide
PHILADELPHIA, PA– June 12, 2019 – The Catholic Medical Association applauds the American Medical Association (AMA) for upholding the dignity of life and remaining opposed to Assisted Suicide. “The Catholic Medical Association commends the AMA on their commitment to life and good medicine, said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger.” “We remain steadfast to the protection... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Applauds HHS Action to Defund Research Using Tissue of Aborted Babies
PHILADELPHIA, PA– June 6, 2019 — The Catholic Medical Association applauds the action of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to stop funding research using the bodies of babies who were aborted. “The Catholic Medical Association welcomes this life affirming policy,” said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger. “We are grateful for... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Congratulates Alabama, Georgia on Historic Pro-Life Legislation
PHILADELPHIA, PA– May 22, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association applauds the states of Alabama and Georgia, whose Governors have signed historic pro-life legislation into law. Additionally, CMA recognizes the hard work of its members in those states, who have testified before lawmakers to ensure moral and medical perspectives were heard throughout the legislative processes. “The CMA... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Applauds Department of Health and Human Services for New Conscience Rights Regulations
PHILADELPHIA, PA– May 2, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association today commended The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for their work to protect the conscience rights of all health care professionals. “The Catholic Medical Association applauds this action taken by the Department of Health and Human Services,” said Dr. John Schirger, President of... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Concerned After New Jersey Passes Assisted Suicide Bill
PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 17, 2019 – The Catholic Medical Association is concerned and disappointed after New Jersey passed The Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act. CMA President Dr. John Schirger, acknowledging the dignity in each unique life—created and loved by God—expressed opposition to this bill, and any means of ending one’s life unnaturally.... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Urges Lawmakers, Catholics to Oppose “The Equality Act”
PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 15, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association, along with the Catholic Bishops of the United States, opposes The Equality Act and is calling on lawmakers to do the same. Concern has been raised with this Act in regard to conscience rights and the need for ongoing public discussion of the issues raised within... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Opposes Recommendations of American Nurses Association to Support Physician-Assisted Suicide
PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 3, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association is urging Catholics to voice their opposition to proposed recommendations made by the American Nurses Association which support Aid in Dying (AID)—or physician-assisted suicide. According the recommendations, the ANA wants nurses to “remain non-judgmental when discussing end of life options with patients, who are exploring AID.” “These... Read More
