We, Catholic Physicians of the United States and Canada, in order to grow in the spirit of Christ in our personal and professional lives, and to bring His Spirit to all that is touched by our science and art; desiring to assist the Vicar of Christ, the Bishops, and the whole Christian Community with leadership, especially with the particular knowledge, skill, and experience we have as Christian Physicians.

The purpose of the Catholic Medical Association shall be:

• 1. To uphold the principles of Catholic faith and morality as related to the science and practice of medicine.
• 2. To cooperate in leading the Christian Community, especially with the particular medical expertise and experience of the Catholic Physician, to understand, develop, and apply Christ's principles of Faith and Morality to modern medical science and practice.
• 3. To lead the Christian Community in the work of communicating Catholic Medical Ethics to the Medical Profession and the community-at-large.
• 4. To uphold Catholic hospitals in the application of Catholic moral principles in medical practice.
• 5. To enable Catholic Physicians to know one another better and to work together with deeper mutual support and understanding.

Who Should Join the Catholic Medical Association?

• Medical Students
• Residents, Active & Retired Physicians
• Affiliated Health Care Professionals
• Clergy
• All people interested in learning about Catholic values in Medicine

Learn about Catholic Values in Medicine on pertinent issues such as physician assisted suicide, abortion, and Natural Family Planning.

Attend conferences designed to increase awareness of moral issues faced by physicians and health care professionals in today's world.

Receive support in maintaining Catholic values while pursuing your medical career. Help students and residents prepare for an exciting and challenging future in medicine.

Find out about Catholic volunteer service for overseas health care projects.

Obtain reference materials on the Catholic position on all health care related issues.

The Catholic Medical Association publishes the "Linacre Quarterly," an outstanding journal dealing with ethics concerning medical/moral issues. All members of the CMA receive the Linacre Quarterly as part of their membership.

There may be a Guild already established in your area or diocese. Local Guild activities include networking and support opportunities, Annual St. Luke's Mass, seminars, and civic and private volunteer programs.

The National Catholic Bioethics Center has provided the CMA with valuable assistance explaining Catholic doctrine related to health issues and disseminates that information throughout the country in a monthly newsletter, "Ethics and Medics." For further information call 617-787-1900.

The Catholic Medical Association publishes a newsletter providing an update on pertinent medical issues, reviews of medical journal articles concerning topics related to Catholic health care, and information about the activities of the CMA. The newsletter is included in the dues of the Catholic Medical Association.

The Catholic Medical Association

Catholic Medical Association PO Box 757  Pewaukee, WI 53072

Tel: (262) 523-6201 FAX: (262) 523-6211 E-Mail: info@cathmed.org