Education
Recently we received a brochure on the National Catholic Certification Program in Bioethics offered by The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC). Cardinal George has asked that ICHA distribute this notice to all of our members. This program fits in very well with ICHA’s recent efforts to identify ministry leadership development programs for targeted disciplines. Similar to the NCBC program (www.ncbcenter.org/certification.asp), ICHA is in the process of developing a co-sponsored arrangement with The Aquinas Institute’s Vocare program in St. Louis (www.ai.edu) and the Cardinal George Center (www.cardinal georgecenter.org/cgc/apply.cfm) and the Neiswanger Institute (hsd.luc.edu/bioethics/) in Chicago. More information will be provided as these relationships are developed more fully.
I would be very pleased if at least one member of your ethics committee or staff would participate in one of these programs. There is often confusion about the Catholic moral tradition and its proper application in the area of medical ethics. These programs have the complete confidence of the Bishops and I am certain it will be of assistance to you in your health care ministry.
If you would like more information or have specific questions, please feel free to contact me at 312-368-0011. Thank you.
Patrick Cacchione
Executive Director
Illinois Catholic Health Association
Nursing Resources
- Certified Nursing Assistant Scholarships – https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/medical-and-health/cna-classes/financial-aid-scholarships/
- NCLEX Study Guide – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/beat-the-nclex-exam/
- Guidebook to Nursing School – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/guide-to-nursing-school/
- Resources for Nursing Students – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/resources/
- RN to MSN – https://www.rntomsn.org/ – contact Deb Molfetta, Outreach Coordinator at deb@rntomsn.org
- Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Programs – https://teach.com/online-ed/healthcare-degrees/online-family-nurse-practitioner-programs/
- Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses – https://lendedu.com/blog/nursing-student-loan-forgiveness/
- Overcoming Stigmas: Tips for Male Nurses – https://nursejournal.org/articles/male-nurses-overcoming-stigmas/
For more information on nursing resources, contact:
Caitlin Stewart
Education Resource Manager
Center for School, College & Career Resources
caitlin@csccr.org
End of Life Documents
- Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care (English, Spanish and Polish editions) are available from the Catholic Conference of Illinois website
CCI offers updated guidance on advance directives for end-of-life care
Hard copies also available for reasonable bulk purchase by calling the Chicago office of the Catholic Conference of Illinois at (312) 368-1066.
Guide to Medicare Benefits
- Comprehensive guide to Medicare Benefits
https://www.caring.com/medicare/ - Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)
https://www.retireguide.com/medicare/supplement-insurance/ - Paying for Rehab with Medicaid or Medicare
https://www.addictiongroup.org/resources/medicare-medicaid/
Guide to Healthcare Administration Degrees
- A resource for finding online MHA programs, as well as Bachelors and Doctorate level health administration degrees
https://www.healthcareadministrationdegrees.org/
Chaplain Education Program
6 NACC CEUs
Catholic News
- Pope names Dallas auxiliary bishop as successor to Bishop Strickland (Vatican Press Office)Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Greg Kelly of Dallas as the new bishop of Tyler, Texas. Born in 1956, Bishop Kelly was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Dallas in 1982 and named an auxiliary bishop in 2016. Bishop Kelly succeeds Bishop Joseph Strickland, who was removed from office in November 2023. Since […]
- 5 new auxiliary bishops named for Archdiocese of Chicago (Vatican Press Office)Pope Francis named five priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago—Fathers Timothy O’Malley, Lawrence Sullivan, José Maria Garcia Maldonado, Robert Fedek, and John Siemianowski—as auxiliary bishops there. The archdiocese currently has three active auxiliary bishops, in addition to five retired auxiliary bishops. Thus Chicago, an archdiocese of 2.1 million Catholics, will have eight auxiliary bishops—more than […]
- 12th-century French church defaced with Satanic graffiti; Mass of reparation scheduled (La République de Seine et Marne)The 12th-century church in Guercheville, a hamlet of 260 in north-central France, has been defaced with Satanic graffiti. “This desecration is a serious offense for the Church and the inhabitants, a few days before Christmas,” said Father José Antonini, the regional episcopal vicar for the Diocese of Meaux, who announced that a Mass of reparation […]
- Religious beliefs may allow mothers to abort their children, Indiana courts rule (Religion Clause)In a 3-2 decision upholding a lower court ruling, Indiana’s State Supreme Court is permitting some mothers to abort their children when “directed by their sincere religious beliefs.” In doing so, the court cited the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Indiana law currently protects most unborn children from abortion. The injunction applies to “plaintiffs whose […]