• June 22, 2026
    After recovery from heart attack, CHRISTUS patient has become faithful volunteer

    Javier Pizana calls his role as a Eucharistic minister “the most important job that a man who is not a priest can have.”

    Javier Pizana holds his certificate for “graduating” from cardiac rehabilitation at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi — Shoreline in Texas. His experience at the hospital prompted him to become a volunteer.
  • June 22, 2026
    Pope Leo XIV’s recent encyclical illuminates how and why AI decision-makers must use ethical discernment

    Three ministry leaders say the document contains essential wisdom on using AI for good.

    In a screenshot from a video posted by Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV signs Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, the encyclical letter.
  • June 16, 2026
    Catholic health ministry pushes to expand global WASH efforts

    Clean water is seen as a moral imperative in healthcare, and leaders at a Vatican-convened meeting urged stronger, more coordinated effort worldwide.

    Daughters of Charity, working with their technical partner, Water Engineers for the Americas & Africa, installed a public water tap in Iwaro Oka, Nigeria in 2022.
  • June 16, 2026
    Catholic systems build partnerships to bring lifesaving blood to patients at emergency scenes

    Fewer than 2% of EMS systems nationwide have the capacity to transport blood in ambulances.

    Kyle and Kelly Mojica of Saint Mary’s Blood Bank hold a specialized cooler that transports blood in ambulances. Kyle is on duty with Greater Waterbury SWAT as a medic.
  • June 16, 2026
    Listening sessions at CHA Assembly draw out ideas for healthcare transformation

    Discussions on access, affordability, equity and sustainability will shape a practical plan for the future of Catholic healthcare.

  • June 09, 2026
    Ministry providers can use AI to advance their mission, say panelists at an assembly session

    The speakers said that while AI can cause harm, it can be used for good if implemented in a mission-based way.

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