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Fundamental health care: Be as Christ to the sick

WEBBy Valerie Schmalz. What does it mean to be a Catholic doctor, nurse, or other health-care practitioner in today’s world? That was the question on the table for …

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Archdiocesan COVID-19 Updates

WEBWelcome. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, in union with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Pope Francis, encourages the Faithful to help prevent the spread of …

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Breaking down the stigma to overcome mental health …

WEBThis letter represents a statement by Catholic pastors, in consultation with those who suffer from mental illness, their families and loved ones, health care …

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“LOURDES: THE JOURNEY FROM SICKNESS TO HEALTH, …

WEBAs this assembly knows well, the Church’s constant commitment to the ministry of health care was advance by Blessed Gerard, who, while serving at the abbey …

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Vaccine Mandates FAQ

WEBYes. Currently, all three of the vaccines in common use in the United States–Pfizer (now called “Comirnity”), Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson–have some …

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Care for the Whole Person Ministry

WEBThe Archdiocese of San Francisco has partnered with the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) The benefits of this collaboration is to help pastors and their parishioners …

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The Epiphany Center

WEBIn 1995, Epiphany began providing bilingual, in-home parenting support and education to at-risk families with young children. SafeCare teaches parents the skills …

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White Mass honors medical professionals as Christ’s …

WEBDoctors, nurses and health care workers attended the White Mass on Oct. 18 at St. Dominic’s Church in San Francisco. Held on the feast day of St. Luke, patron …

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Mental health awareness month in a time of …

WEBability to address mental health and addiction impactfully. That call was in 2018. Now we are told the dire situation before this pandemic will only get worse. Those …

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Big win for parental rights as vaccine bill dies on last day of CA

WEBIn opposing SB 866, the California Catholic Conference said the bill posed “a great risk to the health of children.” “The Catholic community in California supports vaccination …

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Medically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration

WEBHealth Care Services, Part 5 “Issues in Care for the Dying:” 1) Directive 58: In principle, there is an obligation to provide patients with food and water, including medically …

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Loneliness, Mental Health, and Our Society

WEBLoneliness, Mental Health, and Our Society An interview with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty Dr. Aaron Kheriaty is the author of The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the …

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PARISH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS RELATED TO COVID …

WEBAre we required to do on-site health screenings? Employees may self-check prior to coming to work. If an employee feels sick or is exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 …

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Chaplains accompany patients on road to health or hereafter

WEBThey “were there for both mom and me, especially in the final moments of her life,” related Du Par, referring to Marin Health Medical Center chaplains Father …

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Feb. 12th conference aims to support Catholic health care …

WEBA daylong conference, “Health Care at the Service of Patient and Professional,” will be offered Feb. 12, in-person and via Zoom, at St. Patrick’s Seminary …

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Advance Directives: Power of Attorney for Health Care and …

WEBAdvance Directives are legal documents that allow you to communicate your preferences for future health care interventions (treatments) – most often related to end-of-life care. …

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Notes-Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Care

WEBAn intervention that offers no reasonable hope or expectation of benefit to the patient. A medical intervention or means of care whose perceived burden(s) outweigh …

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Catholic Schools Superintendent: No COVID-19 vaccine mandates …

WEBBuried in much of the news coverage was the caveat that the new vaccination mandate would only take effect after the California Department of Public Health followed …

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Education & Our Rights as Parents

WEBParents of children in California public schools have these rights: to be notified about planned sexual education instruction, to review those materials in advance …

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Grief and Consolation

WEBAdult day health care service to San Francisco’s frail seniors and adults with disabilities. Provides respite for family care-givers as well as a program of nursing services, …

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Statement of Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone in Opposition to …

WEBHR 3755, the misnamed “Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021,” shows to what radical extremes the supposedly “Pro-Choice” advocates in our country will go to …

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