Month: June 2019
Catholic Medical Association Responds to Article Criticizing Pro-Life Success
Read More: Catholic Medical Association Responds to Article Criticizing Pro-Life SuccessPhiladelphia, PA—As the Catholic Medical Association remains committed to upholding the dignity and sanctity of life in all its stages, the last several months have prompted our organization to respond with a particular focus on the fight against abortion. CMA has spoken out against several states which passed life-ending legislation, in some cases, allowing for…
Catholic Medical Association Defends Sanctity of Life After Rhode Island Passes Bill Allowing for Abortion Up to Birth
Read More: Catholic Medical Association Defends Sanctity of Life After Rhode Island Passes Bill Allowing for Abortion Up to BirthPhiladelphia, PA— The Catholic Medical Association expressed its opposition to yet another law legalizing abortion up to the moment of birth—this time in Rhode Island. “Yet again we find ourselves defending the sanctity of the lives of the most vulnerable,” said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger. “As Catholics and as health care providers we believe…
Catholic Medical Association Opposes New Maine Law to Allow Non-Doctors to Perform Abortions
Read More: Catholic Medical Association Opposes New Maine Law to Allow Non-Doctors to Perform AbortionsPhiladelphia, PA—The Catholic Medical Association, which remains opposed to abortion, strongly condemns a new Maine law which will allow non-doctors to perform the life-ending procedure. “Upholding the dignity of life is important to us not only as Catholics, but as medical professionals,” said Dr. John Schirger, CMA President. “Not only does this law allow…
Catholic Medical Association Applauds AMA for Upholding Opposition to Assisted Suicide
Read More: Catholic Medical Association Applauds AMA for Upholding Opposition to Assisted SuicidePHILADELPHIA, PA– June 12, 2019 – The Catholic Medical Association applauds the American Medical Association (AMA) for upholding the dignity of life and remaining opposed to Assisted Suicide. “The Catholic Medical Association commends the AMA on their commitment to life and good medicine, said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger.” “We remain steadfast to the protection…
Catholic Medical Association Applauds HHS Action to Defund Research Using Tissue of Aborted Babies
Read More: Catholic Medical Association Applauds HHS Action to Defund Research Using Tissue of Aborted BabiesPHILADELPHIA, PA– June 6, 2019 — The Catholic Medical Association applauds the action of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to stop funding research using the bodies of babies who were aborted. “The Catholic Medical Association welcomes this life affirming policy,” said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger. “We are grateful for this…
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