Media Appearances
Publications
CMF’s Michael Vacca & Dr. Robert Fastiggi host podcast series on the impact of Synods
The 2023 and 2024 Synods on Synodality have generated both interest and controversy. This seven-part series explores the role of Church synods (or councils) in Catholic history; the different types of synods (e.g. local, regional, ecumenical); and why the recent...
CatholicVote reports on new endowment honoring a mother’s brave choice
Supports CMF and Heart of Christ Clinic On April 15, 2025, CatholicVote reported on a new endowment benefiting Christ Medicus Foundation and the Heart of Christ Clinic, which delivers medical care and support for mothers and...
Wellness Isn’t Just Physical — It’s Spiritual
Commentary by Becca Wilson featured in the National Catholic Register On March 30, 2025, the National Catholic Register published a commentary blog by Becca Wilson, Director of Catholic Wellness Programs for CMF CURO, on responding to God's gift for life. Beyond the...
Wisdom, strength, humility focus of Inauguration Day prayers for President Trump – OSV News article
Our Sunday Visitor News article featuring Louis Brown carried by dozens of news outlets across the country On January 20, 2025, OSV News published an article featuring statements and prayers for President Trump on his Inauguration Day by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the...
Reclaiming the Soul of Health Care commentary by Javier Arellano featured in the National Catholic Register
On December 18 2024, the National Catholic Register published a commentary blog by Javier Arellano, Assistant Director of Member Development for the Christ Medicus Foundation, looking at the changing landscape in health care and where our true security and wellness...
New policy agenda advocates religious freedom in health care for all Americans – reports CatholicVote
On October 28, 2024, CatholicVote reported on a new policy agenda announced by CMF, the Religious Freedom Institute, and the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance. The Agenda "underscores the essential role of faith-based institutions in advancing the health and...
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Michael Vacca’s presentation on Euthanasia at St. Joseph Catholic Church
Michael Arthur Vacca, M. Theol., JD, BA from CMF CURO and the Christ Medicus Foundation, recently gave a presentation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion, MI about Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide, providing an in-depth overview of the current state...
National Review’s Ideas Summit, March 2023
At the National Review Institute's 2023 "Ideas Summit," former Vice President Mike Pence, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and other conservative activists took the stage. Watch the full video here:...
Louis Brown – Convocation Lecture at Ave Maria University – Fall 2022
Ave Maria University hosted Louis Brown, Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation and Co-founder of the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance. At the 2022 Academic Convocation, he addressed their students, staff, and faculty, emphasizing the significance...
Louis Brown Interview on EWTN
January 18, 2023 Father Mitch invites Louis Brown, Jr. for a discussion on the importance of religious freedom in the medical field. They explore topics such as a healthcare community that upholds pro-life principles, provides spiritual care, wellness services, and...
African Americans Disproportionately Impacted by Abortion Says Louis Brown | EWTN Pro-Life Weekly
EWTN Pro-Life Weekly interviewed Christ Medicus Foundation's Louis Brown, Jr., JD, last week to discuss how African Americans are disproportionately impacted by abortion. "We need to see the protection of the unborn as part of the ongoing civil rights movement to...
Current Landscape of Religious Freedom & Challenges for Young People | Louis Brown Speech to Saint Benedict Institute at Hope College
September 20, 2022 CMF Executive Director Louis Brown, Jr., J.D., traveled to Saint Benedict Institute at Hope College in Michigan to discuss the current landscape of religious freedom and challenges for young people. Louis talked about the sanctity of life and civil...
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Michael Vacca featured on The Speaker Salon Podcast
Michael Arthur Vacca, M. Theol., JD, BA from CMF CURO was featured on The Speaker Salon podcast, which aired June 27th, 2024, in a discussion about Organ Harvesting and the "Dead Donor Rule". Listen to the episode here:...
Defending Life and Dignity on College Campuses | Louis Brown on the Drew Mariani Show
October 10, 2022 CMF Executive Director Louis Brown spoke on Relevant Radio's Drew Mariani Show defending life and dignity on college campuses. Many leaders on college campuses and elected officials are engaging in scare-mongering of late. They are claiming that, in...
The Perils of Proposal 3 | Michael Vacca on the Son Rise Morning Show
Michael Vacca was interviewed on the Son Rise Morning Show on October 4, 2022 to talk about the perils of Proposal 3. Michiganders will go to the polls in November and will vote on this radical proposed amendment to their state constitution. Proposal 3 is a radical...
Seeking Healing through the Sacraments for our Polarized Nation and Church | Michael Vacca on the Son Rise Morning Show
On the Son Rise Morning Show on September 26, 2022, Michael Vacca discussed an article he wrote in Homiletics & Pastoral Review about seeking healing through the Sacraments for our polarized nation and Church. Michael is Director of Ministry, Bioethics, and Member...
Educating on the Dangerous and Extreme Proposal 3 in Michigan | Louis Brown on Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, CMF Executive Director Louis Brown appeared on Teresa Tomeo's Catholic Connection radio show educating listeners on the dangerous and extreme Proposal 3 on the ballot this November in Michigan. Louis talked about the "collapse of human...
Louis Brown on the Son Rise Morning Show Responds to the Leaked U.S. Supreme Court Draft Opinion on Abortion
Louis Brown talked to Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell, the hosts of Sacred Heart Radio's Son Rise Morning Show, on May 4, 2022 in response to the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion on Dobbs which could overturn Roe v Wade. Louis spoke with joy at the prospect of Roe...
Press Releases
Press Release: The Inauguration and Opportunity for Life
Statement by Louis Brown, Jr., Esq, Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2025 CONTACT: Kathy Dempsey for Christ Medicus Foundation CURO Today as a new Presidential Administration takes office we have great hope for the...
Advisory: The Future of Religious Freedom and Dignity in Health Care
January 23rd - A conversation as we engage a new Congress and Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2025 You are invited to this conversation on the future of health care policy from the perspective of human dignity. In advance of the March for Life, join...
Press Release: New Federal Health Regulation Endangers Human Dignity and Medical Conscience Rights by Coercing Abortions and Mandating Transgender Procedures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2024 CONTACT: Kathy Dempsey for Christ Medicus Foundation CURO, 202-359-4379 New Federal Health Regulation Endangers Human Dignity and Medical Conscience Rights by Coercing Abortions and Mandating Transgender Procedures Statement by Louis...
Press Release: Christ Medicus Foundation Welcomes Bishop James Conley to its Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2024 CONTACT: Kathy Dempsey for Christ Medicus Foundation CURO, 202-359-4379 The Christ Medicus Foundation is blessed and honored to announce that His Excellency, Most Reverend James Conley, Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska, has joined the...
Press Release: Surgeon General Advisory on Crisis of Isolation confirms Vital Need of Community in Health Care
The CURO Community is addressing one of America’s most profound health crises For Immediate Release May 16, 2023 In a recent letter published in a health advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation put forth by the Surgeon General of the United...
Press Release: CMF Joins CHCLA and SBA List in Filing Amicus Brief in Support of Preliminary Injunction Against Abortion Drug Mifepristone
The health and safety of young girls and women are at great risk For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 16, 2023 “The health and safety of young girls and women are at great risk by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s actions to bypass standards of care that have long...