October 24, 2021

VIRTUAL Annual Meeting with Sr. Mary Haddad

The Catholic Health Association of Minnesota’s Annual Meeting will now be held virtually on Wednesday, October 27th from 10:00am-12:00 noon. (more…)

October 6, 2021

Sr. Mary Haddad will join CHA-MN for 2021 Annual Meeting

The Catholic Health Association of Minnesota’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 27th from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Carondelet Center in St. Paul. (more…)

August 6, 2021

Code Status and COVID-19 Patients

The Catholic Health Association and the Supportive Care Coalition offer this document with gratitude to our colleagues at the University of Washington recognizing that the clinical indicia for decision-making about any medical intervention are the same as they have always been. Although this decision-making model is put forth as a response to COVID-19, it is merely an application and implementation of best-practices applied to the current setting. (more…)

August 4, 2021

Catholic Church responsibility to COVID-19 patients at end-of-life

“As health care providers across the globe respond the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many ethical considerations around resource allocation and the delivery of care for critically ill patients. Catholic health care is committed to the healing ministry of Jesus and upholding the inherent dignity of all who seek our care. We are also committed to accompanying and supporting patients through the end of their lives. (more…)

June 22, 2021

Juneteenth Resources from CHA

Since its inception, “African American Emancipation Day,” also known as “Juneteenth,” commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on June 19 in 1865, General Granger read General Order Number 3, declaring, “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”

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June 19, 2021

Video on Assisted Suicide Available

The Patients Rights Action Fund is pleased to offer a new video on assisted suicide.  This new resource video is intended for use on websites, on social media, and to educate your constituents to send to legislators and others.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsVkB4VzY_4
June 19, 2021

Legislature Returns for Special Session

The Minnesota Legislature returned to St. Paul on June 14th to begin the 17th month in a row the Legislature has met in either a regular or special session.  Yesterday’s starting point was triggered by Governor Walz’s decision to extend the Emergency Peacetime Order related to COVID-19.  While many of the restrictions in the Governor’s order have been eliminated or reduced, the Governor contends he still needs to maintain these powers to manage testing, vaccines, receive federal SNAP funds and maintain protections for renters through the eviction moratorium.

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May 20, 2021

Assisted suicide updates at the Capitol

The advocacy and lobbying efforts of the Minnesota Alliance for Ethical Healthcare at the Capitol have been so successful that assisted suicide proponents are now turning to the courts for relief. On May 17, the Final Exit Network (FEN) filed a lawsuit in federal court related to a recent dispute with the Anoka County Sheriff.

March 10, 2021

The ultimate Catholic coronavirus vaccine morality explainer

Since Covid-19 vaccines began to be discussed, Catholics have raised concerns about the moral and ethical aspects of taking them. While the Vatican and the USCCB have weighed in on the subject, a lot of Catholics still have questions.  To answer those questions, The Pillar brings you The Ultimate Catholic Coronavirus Morality Explainer.™

February 1, 2021

Projected Budget Surplus

Minnesota’s budget outlook is significantly better for this biennium and the next due to an improved U.S. economic outlook that is bolstered by large federal actions that have emerged since November and were not incorporated in earlier projections.  There is no longer an anticipated shortfall for FY 2022-23 and we now project a positive balance of $1.6 billion because of a higher revenue forecast, lower state spending, and an increased surplus for the current fiscal year. Improvements to the economic outlook have not been spread equally as unemployment continues to disproportionately impact lower-wage workers.”

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