by CBA | Aug 27, 2025 | Everyday Ethics
By Mandy Cox Stories about in vitro fertilization (IVF) seem to be everywhere. This week, headlines celebrated the oldest baby ever born from a frozen embryo. Earlier this summer, people marveled at reports of so-called “three-parent babies.” And just recently, an...
by CBA | May 28, 2025 | Everyday Ethics, Healthcare Insights
By Jason Coon & Mandy Cox In recent months, the Catholic Benefits Association (CBA) has seen a significant increase in requests from member organizations for guidance on a recurring and complex challenge: how to handle healthcare providers routinely prescribing...
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...
