Preparing a Response: Infertility Treatments
by Mandy Cox In years past, it may have been unlikely that you would need to explain Church teaching in the area of fertility treatments. You may have not had the needed to study and understand these teachings; however, things are changing. The younger generation of...
Forming a Pastoral Response: Unpacking the Doctrinal Note on Manipulation of the Human Body
by Mandy Cox In March 2023 the Doctrine Committee of the USCCB released the Doctrinal Note on the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body. This note comes at a crucial time, as leaders at Catholic ministries and organizations discern a pastoral...
Positive approaches to strengthen Catholic culture
by Mandy Cox The last decade has brought about tremendous changes that affect employers. Secular companies provide a growing list of benefits that are cannot be provided by Catholic employers. Employees joining our organizations are excited to join our good...
In Light of the Child – Evaluating the Ethics of Artificial Reproductive Technologies
by Mandy Cox There are a number of ethical issues regarding artificial reproductive technologies (ART). The heartache of infertility cannot be denied, and it requires a pastoral approach that recognizes these emotional challenges. However modern ART exploit the...
Back to the Basics: Essential elements when discussing marriage, spouses and children.
by Mandy Cox This Back to the Basics video segment provides our members talking points to tie the Gospel message to policy-making. These principles can help you navigate difficult conversations by affirming the religious nature of our organizations and how...