by admin | May 3, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, health care, mercy, Respect for life
By Toni Ardabell The mission of Bon Secours is to bring health and wholeness to the individuals and communities it serves. Our heritage compels us to focus on the underserved, who are often uninsured. Many of our facilities are positioned in communities where we can...
by admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, health care, Living the faith, Respect for life
This is part one of a three-part series by August Wallmeyer on issues impacting residents in the “Extremes of Virginia,” based on his recent book. Part I: Health Care By August Wallmeyer The first time I attended a Remote Area Medical (RAM) event in Wise...
by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, From the Tiber to the James, health care, Religious liberty, Respect for life
This is the third and final part of what was planned as a five-part series on the USCCB’s moral principles for health reform. As a result of recent developments in Congress, the series has been shortened. Part III: Where do we go from here? By Michael Lewis,...
by admin | Jan 10, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, criminal justice, Human Sexuality, Immigration, Living the faith, Marriage and family, Religious liberty, Respect for life
Happy New Year to all! While many of us may be relishing a break from a year of political overload, as Catholics called to faithful citizenship, there’s no rest for the weary. It is a year-round calling! As delegates and senators descend on Mr. Jefferson’s Capitol...
by admin | Nov 16, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, criminal justice, Faithful citizenship, Living the faith, mercy
By Rev. Mr. Charles Williams On Sunday, November 6, 2016, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica. In his homily Pope Francis said: “Today we celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy for you, and with you, our brothers and...
by admin | Nov 1, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Faithful citizenship, Religious liberty, Uncategorized
After a wild and unpredictable election cycle, many voters may be counting down the hours to November 9th, hoping to gain a respite from the constant barrage of campaign ads and media firestorms. The vitriol and partisan rancor of the last 18 months has left some not...
