In addressing this difficult subject, I must first make a clarification: I am not a theologian or an ethicist. I am a physician who has faced end-of-life issues many times over my 37-year career in pediatric oncology. This article is guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church—its Catechism and moral tradition—and by the Catholic Medical Association, of which I was a member. If I have made any errors, I welcome correction and comment.
Read MoreIf you ever find yourself driving down Jamacha Road in San Diego, you might notice a modest wooden sign that reads: Good Samaritan Retirement Center. Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood, this Spanish-style building, surrounded by well-kept landscaping, may seem like a hidden gem—and it is.
Read More
In June, the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) celebrated the grand opening of the Bishop Ibrahim Library. Initially envisioned by Bishop Ibrahim, the library was brought to fruition by his successor, Bishop Francis Kalabat
Read MoreJorge Mario Bergolio was the first Pope from South America; the first to choose the name Francis; the first Jesuit Pope; the first Pope to visit Iraq; the first in modern times to shun the Papal Palace and the other trappings of the Papacy; and many other norm shattering items.
Read More