Vaccinations and end of life decisions: A Catholic moral overview and guiding principles

What is the Catholic understanding of vaccine morality and human freedom? Do you have questions about how to complete a Health Care Directive? Can a person discontinue treatments such as dialysis or have a DNR? What about providing nutrition and hydration? Join Father Tad Pacholczyk, PhD., in a discussion on Catholic health care principles that guide persons and family members who are facing current medical decisions or would like to plan for future health care needs. Father Tad currently serves as the Director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia and is a featured columnist in New Earth. The workshop will be held Oct. 9 from 9–11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo. If desired, join us for Mass at the adoration chapel at 8 a.m. with coffee and rolls to follow. This event is sponsored by St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Diocese of Fargo Respect Life Office and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Tim at (701) 356-7910.