Moral Conviction vs Political Pressure Bioethics Seminar
July 25th, 2008 by Fr. Pius, OP
On Thursday, October 9th (the feast of St. Louis Bertrand, OP), the Institute of Bioethics at Franciscan University of Steubenville will present a Bioethics seminar entitled “Moral Conviction vs Political Pressure“. Among the presenters will be Bishop Anthony Fisher, OP, who is an Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Sidney, Australia and the Professor of Bioethics and Moral Theology at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family. With him will also be Fr. Chris Saliga, OP, a graduate of the Franciscan University nursing program and currently the Chaplain of Walsh University.
According to their website, the seminar is intended to help healthcare professionals find their moral bearings in this ever-rising sea of ethical dilemmas. Led by internationally noted Catholic bioethics experts, this conference will provide clear guidance and personal discussion on current controversies. It will also examine the basic spiritual, ethical, and theological value and purposes of healthcare work.
At the conference website, you can find a brochure with details about the conference as well as a registration form.
