CHARLOTTE — St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Charlotte hosted Catholic healthcare workers from across the Charlotte-metro area Nov. 11 for a seminar on making ethical decisions in their profession according to teachings of Sts. Thomas Aquinas and Augustine.
Dr. Catherine Nolan, assistant philosophy professor at Belmont Abbey College, gave a talk about St. Thomas Aquinas and his “Summa Theologica” and writings from St. Augustine’s “City of God.” Nolan then applied these philosophies to healthcare situations, such as end of life decisions and ectopic pregnancies.
Catholic Health Professionals of Charlotte, an organization dedicated to supporting Catholic healthcare workers and promoting the Church’s teaching in the fields of medicine and science, hosted the event. The group is open to all Catholic healthcare workers in the diocese. To learn more, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— Mike FitzGerald, correspondent