18th Annual Divine Mercy Medicine, Bioethics, and Spirituality Conference

Healthcare professionals desiring to learn how to integrate their faith in their practice: please save the date for three special days in the Berkshires!

18th Annual Divine Mercy Medicine, Bioethics, and Spirituality Conference Schedule
at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA

Academic Credits available. See attached flyer.

For Lodging, please ask for the special rate for "Marian Healthcare Conference" from the following vendor:
The Yankee
461 Pittsfield Rd.
Lenox, MA  01240
413-499-3700
http://www.yankeeinn.com

Schedule

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

7:30-8:30 a.m.
Registration at St Faustina Center (Continental breakfast)

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – Livestreamed at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy

10:15-10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Prayer at St. Faustina’s Center

10:30-11:15 a.m.
Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC, BA, STB, STL (Cand.), Marian Fathers Provincial Emeritus, Author and Editor
The Moral Virtue of Fortitude: Essential for Healthcare Professionals

11:15-12:15 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. George Delgado, MD, F.A.A.F.P., Innovator of Abortion Pill Reversal, Fellow, American Academy of Family, President of Steno Institute
Fortitude in Action: Bringing Abortion Pill Reversal to Those Seeking a Second Chance

12:30-1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00-1:45 p.m.
Ronald Sobecks, MD, Professor, Dept. of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic
Fortitude in the Practice of Hematology/Oncology in Patient Care

1:45-2:45 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. George Delgado, MD, F.A.A.F.P., Innovator of Abortion Pill Reversal, Fellow, American Academy of Family, President of Steno Institute
Post-Roe Threats to the Health of Women and Pre-Born Babies

2:45-3:30 p.m.
Sr. M. Inga Kvassayová, OLM, Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy
Eucharist a Source of Healing for Patients

3:30-3:40 p.m.
Hour of Great Mercy: Divine Mercy Chaplet prayers

3:40-4:00 p.m.
Break

4:00-4:45 p.m.
Dr. Christopher Klofft, Associate Professor of Theology, Assumption College
The Anthropology of Gender: God’s Revelation and Contemporary Challenges

4:45-5:15 p.m.
Bishop Robert McManus, DD, STD
Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

5:15-6:00 p.m.
Marie Romagnano, MSN, RN, CCM-R, Founder of Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy, Assistant Clinical Professor, Elms School of Nursing, College of Our Lady of the Elms
Ukraine War and the Medical and Humanitarian Challenge: Catastrophic Medical Case Management

6:00-6:45 p.m.
Kristin Robinson, BS, Kansas City Executive Director, Project C.U.R.E. | Franciscan Mission Warehouse
Project C.U.R.E.: War Response to the Medical and Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine

Thursday, June 8, 2023
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Registration at St Faustina Center (Continental breakfast)

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – Livestreamed at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy

10:15-10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Prayer at St. Faustina’s Center

10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ronald Sobecks, MD, Professor, Dept. of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic
The Gift of Presence and Mercy in the Restoration and Preservation of Health

11:15-12:15 p.m.
Christopher Klofft, PhD., Associate Professor of Theology, Assumption University
Medically-Assisted Suicide: Understanding and Witnessing to Truth

12:15-1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00-1:45 p.m.
Very Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, MA, STL, Superior General of the worldwide Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary
Samaritanus Bonus and Fortitude: An Approach of Mercy for Patient Care

1:45-2:45 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Paul W. Hruz, MD, PhD., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Medical Approaches to Alleviate Suffering from Gender Dysphoria: Scientific Evidence and Outcome

2:45-3:45 p.m.
Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, Provincial Superior, Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province, Director of the Association of Marian Helpers, National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, Massachusetts
The Virtues of Our Lady and Fortitude in Healthcare: Model for Patients and Healthcare Professional

3:45-3:50 p.m.
Hour of Great Mercy: Divine Mercy Chaplet prayers

3:50-4:00 p.m.
Break

4:00-4:45 p.m.
Dr. Paul W. Hruz, MD, PhD., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Sexual Identity: Speaking Truth with Love to Our Patients

4:45-5:30 p.m.
Dr. Bryan Thatcher, MD, Intl. Director, Doctors for Divine Mercy; Founder, Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy
Virtues of St. Faustina with Terminal Tuberculosis: A Model for Patients

5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC, BA, STB, STL (Cand.), Marian Fathers Provincial Emeritus, Author and Editor
The Virtue of Fortitude: The Courage to Love, to Hope and Trust for Patients and Their Families

Friday, June 9, 2023 [Optional Day 3 event, must pre-register on registration form]

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Livestreamed Holy Mass from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy

10:30 a.m.
Retreat Lecture by Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC, BA, STB, STL (Cand.), Marian Fathers Provincial Emeritus, Author and Editor

12:30 p.m.
Lunch at Shrine