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The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has resolved to reconsider the AMA's position on Doctor-Prescribed Suicide from "against" to "neutral". From Nov. 12-15 an open forum will be held in Orlando, FL, by the AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs to hear delegates speak out against this issue and others. [Read more]

In my last blog, I discussed the importance of listening to others if we are to have any success as evangelizers. One Sunday morning, I was reflecting on the gospel of the day, the Good Samaritan, and it struck me – Jesus used basic listening skills masterfully. [Read more]

As a diocese, we are striving to grow in ongoing, intentional discernment as disciples of Christ. Bishop Parkes sent out a letter and a pamphlet concerning this topic. If the letter missed you, or it got misplaced, check it out here. [Read more]

If our goal is for people to know Jesus, experience his love and enter into relationship with him, we must listen to them and guide them as they encounter Jesus, discover answers and grow in relationship with Christ. [Read more]