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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Podcast: Human Rights, Freedom, and the State in St. John Paul II’s teaching
In this episode of the Social Doctrine of the Church podcast, Michael Vacca and Robert Fastiggi interview John Hittinger on Human Rights, Freedom, and the State in the Magisterium of St. John Paul II. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jco-wF9nNcA...
What does the Catholic Church say about gender ideology?
Questions addressed include:
One major theme of Catholic social doctrine is human dignity. How does gender ideology threaten human dignity?
What has the Catholic Church taught on gender ideology? Has the Church’s position been adequately expressed in documents such as the 2024 declaration, Dignitas Infinita, of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith? What more needs to be done or said?
Some people argue that the Church should accept sex-change operations because of the increased risk of suicide for those who are denied sex-transition procedures? What is your perspective as a sociologist?
Why IVF is an Immoral Solution to Infertility
Michael Vacca, CMF's Director of Ministry, Bioethics, and Membership Experience, is featured on EWTN Pro-life Weekly speaking about the ethics behind IVF and why the Church promotes other methods for treating infertility.
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...
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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...
Religious Freedom in America in Danger States CMF’s Louis Brown on Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, CMF Executive Director Louis Brown appeared on Teresa Tomeo's Catholic Connection radio show. Tomeo and Brown discussed the Biden administration's expected regulations against medical conscience. Brown said that these rules would be crushing...
Teresa Tomeo Interviews Michael Vacca | The Catholic Church on Conscience, Vaccines & Mandates
Teresa Tomeo interviewed CMF CURO's Michael Vacca on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 for her Catholic Connection radio program. What does the Catholic Church say about conscience, vaccines and mandates? Michael Vacca shared sections of the Catechism and emphasized that "our...
Louis Brown Previews new health care alliance on Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, CMF Executive Director Louis Brown announced the launch of a new alliance, the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance on Teresa Tomeo's Catholic Connection radio show. “The launch of the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance is a...
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...
Advisory: The Future of Religious Freedom and Dignity in Health Care
A conversation as we engage a new Congress and Administration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2025 CONTACT: Kathy Dempsey for Christ Medicus Foundation CURO UPDATES: Live stream now is available: www.bac.edu/live His Excellency Most Reverend James Conley, Bishop...
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...