August 2025 Newsletter
St. John Neumann Guild of the Catholic Medical Association
Welcome to our newest member–Sharon Leonard, RD. Sharon is a Senior Clinical Specialist at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania.
Two new Member Benefits for St. John Neumann Guild Members
- Access to the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) online resources, including Ethics & Medics newsletter, bi-weekly ethics updates, and individual consultation with a staff ethicist when necessary. Email presneumannguild@gmail.com to obtain the username and password.
- Access to consultation on issues of conscience or moral opposition to lawful medical services through the Alliance Defending Freedom. Since more and more of health care professionals are employed by large health systems, this benefit can be a “life” or career saver. To request a consultation, visit: https://adflegal.org/request-legal-help/.
Prayer Intentions
*For the repose of the soul of Katelyn Bradley’s paternal grandmother who passed away after a several weeks-long illness this summer. Katelyn currently serves on our Board of Trustees.
*For the upcoming meeting on August 15th between President Trump and Vladimir Putin of Russia regarding the war in Ukraine
*For religious vocations in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: this will be our Guild’s prayer intention for the coming year, at the request of Bishop Keith Chylinksi. Since all good things are supported by prayer, we’ll be announcing a Holy Hour initiative for Religious Vocations next month.
Have a special intention for which you’d like us as a Guild to pray? Email presneumannguild@gmail.com. We’ll announce them each month to our membership.
Coming events
Happening now! Enrollment for NCBC National Catholic Certification Program in Health Care Ethics. Coursework begins Aug 25th. For more information, contact Joe Zalot, PhD at jzalot@ncbcenter.org or 215-871-2014.
Thursday through Saturday, September 4-6, 2025 National CMA Annual Conference, in Kansas City, MO. Visit www.cathmed.org for more information
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 Welcome Mass (4:30 PM) and Student CMA Picnic to follow: Drexel/Penn Newman Center 111 S 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Come meet med students and other health professionals from our area schools.
Sunday, September 14th, 2025: 9:30 AM Holy Mass, followed by Recognition Ceremony and Reception for Health Professionals in Chester County, Sts Simon & Jude Parish, 8 Cavanaugh Rd. West Chester, PA. Are you from Chester County? Come join us for the first our our county-wide events to say “thanks” and to mix with docs and other health care professionals. RSVP: https://evite.me/TMr9v7UFmR
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday October 19th: Annual St. Luke’s Mass and Brunch at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter & Paul, 18th St & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. Parking available at site.
Updates
*The academic year has begun for our regional med students and most of our other health care professionals in training. Our Student CMA is looking for new members and for representatives to schools that don’t yet have a Student CMA contact person. Able to help? Please email CMSAphilly@gmail.com
*Our website redesign continues to make progress. The new site will be mobile friendly and offer many new features, including news & updates, videos on a variety of relevant topics, and other content exclusively for members. Coming in September, 2025!
