Being Prepared Ensures Your Final Wishes Are Followed

Conversations about illness, death and dying are never easy.

Whether death comes suddenly or after prolonged illness, most of us are not comfortable discussing our medical wishes or circle-of-life plans with our loved ones. However, being prepared ensures that your final wishes are followed and decisions don't have to be made on the fly which offers peace of mind.

It’s important for you and your loved ones to understand the Church’s teachings on circle-of-life decisions.

March 2023 Seminar

In March, six speakers discussed how advance planning about end-of-life issues keeps your family from having to make difficult decisions on the fly, and offers your entire family peace of mind.

Our next Circle of Life seminar will take place at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community in McKinney on Saturday, Oct. 14. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Sham Mohammed by calling 972-331-1640, or email the Foundation at theconversation@catholicfoundation.com.

You can click on the session or presenter names to watch the video presentation.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying
Fr. Jovita Okoli – Pastor, All Saints Catholic Church

- Our Faith’s Sacramental Graces for the Journey

Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed
Michael A. Koenecke - Law Office of Michael A. Koenecke

- Essential Documents and Why They Are Important

Funeral & Cemetery Planning
Chris Taylor – Dignity Memorial

- Practical Guidance in Working with Service Providers

Charitable Legacy Planning
R. Michael George, CFRE - The Catholic Foundation
Anna LeBlanc, CAP - The Catholic Foundation

- Connecting with Your Favorite Causes, Now & Later

Catholic Ethical Religious Directives and Circle-of-Life Issues
Dr. Mayra Thompson – Professor, UTSW Medical Center

- Quality of Life & the Dignity of the Human Person

August 2022 Seminar

In August, The Catholic Foundation hosted The Conversation that provided a Catholic perspective on End-of-Life Issues.

Five speakers delivered a series of converesations about how advance planning on you part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions and offers your entire family peace of mind.

If you have any questions, please contact Sham Mohammed by calling 972-331-1640, or email the Foundation at theconversation@catholicfoundation.com.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying
Fr. Edwin Leonard – Pastor, St. Ann Catholic Parish

- Our Faith’s Sacramental Graces for the Journey

Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed
Ellen Eisenlohr Dorn - Law Office of Ellen Eisenlohr Dorn

- Essential Documents and Why They Are Important

Funeral & Cemetery Planning
Chris Taylor – Dignity Memorial

- Practical Guidance in Working with Service Providers

Charitable Legacy Planning
R. Michael George – The Catholic Foundation

- Connecting with Your Favorite Causes, Now & Later

Principles of Catholic Bioethics
Deacon Charles Stump – Catholic Diocese of Dallas

- Quality of Life & the Dignity of the Human Person

June 2022 Seminar

In June, The Catholic Foundation hosted The Conversation that provided a Catholic perspective on End-of-Life Issues.

Five speakers delivered a series of conversations about how advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions and offers your entire family peace of mind.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy D’Alise by calling 972-331-1645, or email the Foundation at theconversation@catholicfoundation.com.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying
Fr. Milton Ryan – Pastor, Holy Trinity Catholic Church
- Our Faith’s Sacramental Graces for the Journey

Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed
Michael A. Koenecke - Law Office of Michael A. Koenecke
- Essential Documents and Why They Are Important

Funeral & Cemetery Planning
Chris Taylor – Dignity Memorial
- Practical Guidance in Working with Service Providers

Charitable Legacy Planning
R. Michael George – The Catholic Foundation
- Connecting with Your Favorite Causes, Now & Later

Principles of Catholic Bioethics
Dr. William A. Stigall – Pediatric Cardiologist
- Quality of Life & the Dignity of the Human Person

March 2022 Seminar

In March, The Catholic Foundation hosted The Conversation that provided a Catholic perspective on End-of-Life Issues.

Five speakers delivered a series of conversations about how advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions and offers your entire family peace of mind.

Click here for specific information about all five seminar topics and speakers:

If you have any questions, please contact Amy D’Alise by calling 972-331-1645, or email the Foundation at theconversation@catholicfoundation.com.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying
Msgr. Milam J. Joseph – Catholic Diocese of Dallas
- Our Faith’s Sacramental Graces for the Journey

Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed
Michael A. Koenecke - Law Office of Michael A. Koenecke
- Essential Documents and Why They Are Important

Funeral & Cemetery Planning
Chris Taylor – Dignity Memorial
- Practical Guidance in Working with Service Providers

Charitable Legacy Planning
Cheryl Unis Mansour – The Catholic Foundation
- Connecting with Your Favorite Causes, Now & Later

Principles of Catholic Bioethics
Deacon Charles Stump – Catholic Diocese of Dallas
- Quality of Life & the Dignity of the Human Person

September 2021 Seminar

In September, The Catholic Foundation hosted The Conversation that provided a Catholic perspective on End-of-Life Issues.

Five speakers delivered a series of conversations about how advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions and offers your entire family peace of mind.

Click here for specific information about our five seminar topics and speakers:

More Information

When

Saturday, September 11, 2021

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (lunch provided)

Where

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church
– St. John Cafeteria

401 E. Lampasas Street
Ennis, Texas 75119

 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy D’Alise by calling 972-331-1645 or emailing: theconversation@catholicfoundation.com.

 

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February 2021 Online Webinar

In February, The Catholic Foundation hosted The Conversation, a four-part live online webinar series that provided a Catholic perspective on End-of-Life Issues.

Five speakers delivered a series of conversations about how advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions and offers your entire family peace of mind.

The following sessions are listed in the order in which they were presented, and you're invited to watch the entire series of videos in any order you wish, and share with others.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy D’Alise at 972-331-1645 or theconversation@catholicfoundation.com.

 

 

 

September 2020 Online Webinar

In September, The Catholic Foundation hosted The Conversation, a four-part live online webinar series that provided a Catholic perspective on End-of-Life Issues.

Five speakers delivered a series of conversations about how advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions. 

The following five topics are listed in the order in which they were presented, and you're invited to watch the entire series of videos in any order you wish.

Videos:

“Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying”
By Fr. Jason Cargo, V.F. – St. Joseph Catholic Church - Richardson


"Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed"
By Michael F. Lynch, Malouf Lynch Jackson & Swinson, P.C. 


"Principles of Catholic Bioethics"
By Fr. Peter Fonseca, Archdiocese of St. Louis

"Funeral and Cemetery Planning"
By Chris Taylor, Dignity Memorial


"Charitable Legacy Planning"
By Michael George, The Catholic Foundation
 

March 2020 Seminar

Prior to the global pandemic restricting large, public gatherings, The Catholic Foundation hosted The Conversation: A Catholic Perspective on End-of-Life Issues at St. Rita Catholic Community in Dallas.

Five speakers delivered a series of conversations before a sold-out crowd about how advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions.

The following five topics are listed in the order in which they were presented, and you’re invited to watch the entire series of five videos in any order you wish.

Videos:

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