Month: April 2020

Catholic Medical Association proudly contributes to Legatus Magazine. Dr. McGovern writes: “In 2019, more than 25 million people ordered home genetic tests to answer one of two questions: “Where did I come from?” or “What diseases am I more likely to acquire?” You can find out just by swabbing the inside of your cheek with…

SUMMARY OF THE ARGUMENT The California Court of Appeal held that Dignity Health could be held liable for allowing Mercy, one of its Catholic hospitals, to follow the Catholic Church’s Ethical and Religious Directives. The Court should grant the petition and reverse for three reasons. First, California does not have a compelling state interest in…

Philadelphia, PA- April 3, 2020—The Catholic Medical Association announced today its opposition of the use of cells from aborted babies being used to develop a vaccine for Covid-19. “We need to ensure vaccinating as many people as possible. To achieve this goal, we must ensure the availability of an equally efficacious vaccine be produced that would…

Dear Members, I pray that you and your loved ones are well. Please know the Board is praying for you. As we enter Holy Week, let us pray for one another and our patients in this unique Lenten journey. We remain confident in the joy and glory of the Resurrection.  I have two very important communications to share with…