By Respect Life Ministry Special to the Herald On Oct. 17, the Respect Life Ministry hosted a panel discussion on palliative care at St. Stephen Church in Nuuanu. Four dedicated professionals generously shared their knowledge, experiences and compassionate approach to caring for others. Palliative care is an interdisciplinary approach designed to prevent and relieve physical, […]
Respect Life Ministry: Directives offer faith-based guidance for healthcare services
By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald In the past, many hospitals, nursing homes and hospices were operated by religious faith communities. These institutions were often guided by the charisms of their religious orders that aligned themselves with Catholic social teaching, the magisterium and Scripture. Catholic moral teachings directed the policies and […]