Author: Kevin Wondrash

Ethical issues surrounding organ donations

Often we envision donating our organs after we are dead, but we can also choose to become an organ donor while we are alive if we share part of our liver or donate one of our kidneys.

The proposal to give one of our two kidneys away, though, does raise some ethical and safety concerns. There can be long-term risks for the donor. Donating a kidney, moreover, would not be therapeutic for us —only for someone else — and in fact, might slightly increase our own risk for experiencing renal failure in the future.

Ethical issues surrounding organ donations

Often we envision donating our organs after we are dead, but we can also choose to become an organ donor while we are alive if we share part of our liver or donate one of our kidneys.

The proposal to give one of our two kidneys away, though, does raise some ethical and safety concerns. There can be long-term risks for the donor. Donating a kidney, moreover, would not be therapeutic for us —only for someone else — and in fact, might slightly increase our own risk for experiencing renal failure in the future.

It’s time to consider the wisdom of Humanae vitae

On July 25, 1968 — in the midst of the “sexual revolution” which aggressively promoted premarital sex, pornography, homosexual activity, and artificial contraception — Pope Paul VI with the courage of a prophet gave the Catholic Church and world an entirely different message.

It’s time to consider the wisdom of Humanae vitae

On July 25, 1968 — in the midst of the “sexual revolution” which aggressively promoted premarital sex, pornography, homosexual activity, and artificial contraception — Pope Paul VI with the courage of a prophet gave the Catholic Church and world an entirely different message.

St. Ambrose gives students farm to table experience at Summer Workshop

MADISON — “If you love someone, cook for them!”

This was the inspiration for the 2018 St. Ambrose Academy Summer Workshop, in which students entering grades five to nine experienced a hands-on journey from the farm, to the kitchen, to the table, over two weeks during the summer break.

Fall prevention program at St. Marys Hospital

MADISON — One out of four adults age 65 and older will fall each year. One in five of those falls will cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury.

For all who are concerned about falling, Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County will host a fall prevention event at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, 700 S. Park St., Madison, on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Fall prevention program at St. Marys Hospital

MADISON — One out of four adults age 65 and older will fall each year. One in five of those falls will cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury.

For all who are concerned about falling, Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County will host a fall prevention event at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, 700 S. Park St., Madison, on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Martin Zavala is coming to Madison to inspire Hispanic people

MADISON — A Parish Mission for the Hispanic community will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Madison on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Theme of the event is: CATHOLIC LIVE AND UPHOLD YOUR FAITH.

The Hispanic Community from St. Thomas Aquinas invites other Hispanics from the Diocese of Madison to attend this once in a lifetime event. This a mini parish mission put together by the same community.