by CBA | Apr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized, Everyday Ethics
By Mandy Cox Among the many topics being discussed at the state and federal level lately, in-vitro fertilization is one that is particularly relevant to Catholics, even though the Church’s teaching on it isn’t well-known. On the surface, this seems like a positive...
by CBA | Mar 24, 2025 | Everyday Ethics
By Mandy Cox Our recent Everyday Ethics blogs have explored how to respond to employee requests for infertility treatments (Preparing a Response: Infertility Treatments) and the Catholic principles guiding these treatments (How Catholics Approach Treating...
by CBA | Jan 28, 2025 | HR Conversations, Everyday Ethics
By Mandy Cox The past two years, including discussion during the recent election, have brought the topic of IVF to the forefront of our country’s public debate. With this renewed focus, Catholic employers may face the delicate challenge of explaining the Church’s...
by Mandy Cox | Dec 11, 2024 | Everyday Ethics
by Mandy Cox The use of Natural Family Planning (NFP) continues to increase as access to scientifically developed, professionally delivered methods expands. Most engaged couples are exposed to the basics of NFP during their marriage preparation, and some dioceses even...
by Mandy Cox | Oct 1, 2024 | Everyday Ethics
by Mandy Cox Last month Everyday Ethics covered the principles behind the Catholic teaching on family planning methods. These principles help leaders at Catholic organizations prepare for conversations with employees who may have questions about benefits coverage. Now...
by Mandy Cox | Aug 27, 2024 | Uncategorized, Everyday Ethics
by Mandy Cox One of our members shared with us a conversation they had with an employee who was surprised to find that their health plan didn’t pay for their hormonal contraceptive. The employee was not required to be Catholic for the position she held, and during the...
