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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.

October 2023 Seminar

All are invited to attend our next Circle of Life seminar that features speakers who will discuss five critical topics involving advance planning for end-of-life issues.

This free seminar is designed to help keep you and your family from having to make difficult decisions on the fly, and offer your entire family peace of mind.

The seminar will take place at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community in McKinney in the Bishop Kelly Center located on the southern section of the parish campus. The conversations will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes lunch so advanced registration is requested. 

If you have any questions about the Circle of Life program, please contact Sham Mohammed on our team by calling 972-331-1640, or email the Foundation at theconversation@catholicfoundation.com.

Click Here to Register Online and Receive an Email Confirmation

You can click on the session name or presenter names below to see a photo of each speaker.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying
Fr. Eugene Okoli – Pastor, St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community

  • Our Faith’s Sacramental Graces for the Journey

Legal Considerations: Ensuring Your Wishes are Followed
Lauren Olson – Leu & Pierce, PLLC

  • Essential Documents and Why They Are Important

Funeral & Cemetery Planning
Bryson Smith – Partner – Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Homes
Brian Delozier – Funeral Director – Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Homes 

  • What to Expect When Working with a Funeral Home

Charitable Legacy Planning
Darina O’Dowd Padian, CAP – VP of Development – The Catholic Foundation
Anna LeBlanc, CAP – Senior Development Officer – The Catholic Foundation

  • Connecting with Your Favorite Causes, Now & Later

Principles of Catholic Bioethics
Dr. Mayra Thompson – Professor, UTSW Medical Center

  • Quality of Life & the Dignity of the Human Person

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.

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