All are welcome to attend The Conversation, a live seminar that provides a Catholic perspective on Circle-of-Life Issues.

Our next seminar takes place on Saturday, August 20h from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell and you can register online by clicking here.

During the session, there will be a series of conversations about how advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions on the fly, 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. 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

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

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

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

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

• Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying

  Fr. John Dick, Pastor – St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church
  - Our Faith’s Sacramental Graces for the Journey

• Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed

  Michael F. Lynch - Malouf Lynch Jackson & Swinson, P.C.
  - 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
  - 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

   

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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.

• Monday, February 1, 2021
  Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying

  Fr. Tom Cloherty - Prince of Peace Catholic Community - Plano
  Our Faith’s Sacramental Graces for the Journey
   

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• Thursday, February 4, 2021
  Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed

  Ellen Eisenlohr Dorn - Law Office of Ellen Eisenlohr Dorn
  Essential Documents and Why They are Important
  
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• Monday, February 8, 2021
  Principles of Catholic Bioethics

  Fr. Peter Fonseca - Archdiocese of St. Louis
  Quality of Life & the Dignity of the Human Person
  
  Watch Webinar

• Thursday, February 11, 2021
  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
  
  Watch 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  

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:

• “Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying”
  by Fr. Joshua Whitfield, Pastoral Administrator at St. Rita Catholic Community
• “Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed”
  by Michael Lynch, a founding member at Malouf Lynch Jackson & Swinson P.C.
• “Funeral & Cemetery Planning”
  by Chris Taylor, Funeral Director with Dignity Memorial/Sparkman Group
• “Charitable Legacy Planning”
  by Michael George, CFRE, Senior Development Officer with The Catholic Foundation, and
• “Principles of Catholic Bioethics”
  by Fr. Peter Fonseca, M.A., M.S., MDiv. and Associate Pastor and Director of the Office for Continuing Formation for Priests at Sacred Heart Parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis

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