Catholic Bioethics Conference

CHI Bioethics & Gala 2026 March 21 (8.5 x 11 in)

✨ Historic Announcement ✨

First Annual Catholic Healthcare International

Registration is Now Open for the Conference on Unsettled Issues in Catholic Bioethics 

Catholic Healthcare International is honored to announce that His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke has personally selected March 21, 2026, as the date for the First Annual CHI Catholic Bioethics Conference.

This historic and groundbreaking gathering promises to be larger, deeper, and more impactful than originally envisioned—an essential event for clergy, medical professionals, scholars, and faithful Catholics seeking truth, clarity, and courage in today’s most urgent bioethical questions.

What to Expect

An unmissable day of:

  • Deep spiritual renewal
  • Faithful, uncompromising discussion of the most unsettled issues in Catholic bioethics
  • World-class insight from leading voices at the forefront of medicine, ethics, theology, and pastoral care
  • Prayer, fellowship, and mission, rooted in fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church

Featured Speakers

Featured Speakers

  • Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke
  • Bishop Joseph Strickland
  • Dr. George Mychaskiw II
  • Rev. Calvin Robinson
  • Sr. Deidre Byrne, POSC, MD
  • Fr. Ezra Sullivan, O.P.
  • Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst
  • Bobby Schindler
  • John DiCamillo, PhD
  • Fr. Timothy Nelson, MD
  • Jere Palazzolo

Schedule & Locations

📍 Conference & Gala

8:00 AM: Conference at the Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave, Jackson, MI

⛪ Holy Mass

4:00 PM: St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Jackson, MI

🎉 CHI Gala of Faith, Fellowship, and Mission

6:30 PM: Following the Conference on Unsettled Issues in Catholic Bioethics, join us for a joyful and meaningful evening of prayer, fellowship, and celebration.

This rare, once-in-a-lifetime evening offers the opportunity to gather with a Cardinal, a Bishop, clergy, religious sisters, physicians, scholars, and Catholic leaders, united in answering St. Padre Pio’s call to reclaim authentic Catholic healthcare. Conference at the Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave, Jackson, MI

Registration

Bioethics Conference – $200
Gala Evening – $150
Conference + Gala – $300

Clergy & Those in Holy Orders

  • $100 (Conference or Gala)
  • $150 (Conference + Gala)
REGISTER NOW

Diocese of Lansing Clergy: Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Why You Should Register Now

This is not a typical conference.

The First Annual Catholic Healthcare International Conference on Unsettled Issues in Catholic Bioethics marks a decisive moment for faithful Catholic healthcare in America. Under the guidance of Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, this gathering brings together a rare and unprecedented assembly of Church leaders, physicians, ethicists, clergy, and lay apostolates—united in truth, prayer, and mission.

🔹 Seating is limited to preserve the integrity and depth of discussion
🔹 Clergy and medical professionals from across the country are expected
🔹 This conference will set the direction for future CHI bioethics initiatives and Catholic medical education
🔹 The Gala Evening is expected to sell out

If you are committed to defending human dignity, practicing faithful Catholic medicine, or standing firm in the Church’s moral teachings amid cultural confusion, this is your moment.

👉 Register early to ensure your place at this historic gathering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this conference?

This conference is designed for:

  • Clergy and seminarians
  • Physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals
  • Bioethicists, theologians, and educators
  • Catholic healthcare leaders and administrators
  • Faithful Catholics seeking clarity on urgent bioethical issues

What topics will be addressed?

This conference will address the most urgent and unsettled ethical questions in Catholic healthcare, with particular focus on the beginning of life, the sanctity of every human person, and faithful care through natural death.

Topics will include, but are not limited to:

  • Ethical issues at the beginning of life, including conception, human dignity, and the moral obligations owed to the unborn
  • The fate of frozen human embryos, and the Church’s responsibility to acknowledge, protect, and accompany embryonic human life
  • The sanctity of all human life, regardless of age, disability, illness, dependency, or cognitive ability
  • Brain injury, neurological impairment, and disorders of consciousness, including ethical decision-making in complex medical cases
  • End-of-life care, including ordinary vs. extraordinary means, accompaniment, suffering, and rejection of euthanasia and assisted suicide
  • The moral responsibilities of caregivers, who—like those they serve—are made in the image of Christ and called to faithful, ethical witness in healthcare

All discussions will be rooted in Catholic moral theology, fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and a Christ-centered understanding of the human person—affirming both the dignity of the patient and the vocation of the caregiver.

Is this conference faithful to official Church teaching?

Yes. Catholic Healthcare International is firmly committed to:

  • The teachings of Jesus Christ
  • The Magisterium of the Catholic Church
  • Authentic Catholic moral theology and bioethics

All speakers and content reflect this commitment.

Will Holy Mass be offered?

Yes. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 PM at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Jackson, Michigan.

Do I need to attend both the Conference and the Gala?

Attendance at both is encouraged but not required.

  • The Conference focuses on education, formation, and discussion.
  • The Gala Evening is a joyful celebration of faith, fellowship, and mission, offering rare personal interaction with speakers, clergy, and Church leaders.

Is there a discounted rate for clergy and those in Holy Orders?

Yes.

  • $100 for the Conference or Gala
  • $150 for the Conference + Gala

These rates are offered to support clergy participation. (If you need help, please email [email protected]. We will seek Clergy Scholarship donations.)

Is this event appropriate for medical students or residents?

Yes. Medical students and residents committed to faithful Catholic healthcare will greatly benefit from the formation, mentorship, and clarity offered at this conference.

What is the dress code?

  • Business or professional attire

Will meals be provided?

Light refreshments prior to registration and a light lunch will be provided during the Conference. The Gala includes a formal dinner.

Are lodging recommendations available?

Yes. Hotel recommendations and travel details will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event.

How do I register?

CLICK HERE  to complete your registration form and secure your place.

Who do I contact with additional questions?

📧 [email protected]
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