Homosexual men and chaste friendshipsFather Tadeusz Pacholczyk
Catholic men facing same-sex attractions often struggle with how they are supposed to handle their homoromantic feelings. Some clearly understand that the Church invites them to order their feelings and ...
A great nation begins to come to its senses Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk
In late June, I had the opportunity to speak at a religious liberty conference in Houston about transgender issues, homosexuality and contraception. The conference happened to open on the same day that ...
Treasuring our future timelinesFather Tadeusz Pacholczyk
In an apparently random act in 2020, 29-year-old Dom Brand of South Carolina shot and killed an 80-year-old woman named Mary Ann Elvington. His action resulted in several tragedies unfolding simultaneously. ...
Dehumanizing one another Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk
A female sharpshooter nicknamed "Lady Death" has recently become a Ukrainian folk hero for defiantly attacking Russian soldiers undercover. The young markswoman fought for several years in eastern Ukraine ...
Too much morphine?Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk
To help people navigate some of the complex decisions involved in end-of-life situations, the National Catholic Bioethics Center offers a free and confidential consultation service via e-mail or phone ...
The ethics of pig-to-human organ transplants Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk
Early this year, a Maryland man suffering from severe heart failure underwent a new experimental procedure, receiving a pig heart transplant. His medical team had determined he would be a poor candidate ...
Eugenics, forced sterilization, and protecting the mentally challengedFather Tadeusz Pacholczyk
Although most Americans today are unaware of it, the United States has a sad and extensive history of forced sterilizations, especially within the past century. In 1907, Indiana legalized forced sterilizations ...
New cures from embryonic stem cells? Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk
A recent article in the New York Times by Gina Kolata chronicles the remarkable story of a patient who for many years suffered from type 1 diabetes. After receiving a newly-developed form of embryonic ...
