Edward Herrera, Field Coordinator for the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment (NCHLA) will be giving a presentation on the need for pro-life advocacy in the critically important federal authorizations and appropriations process to ensure that tax dollars are not used in a way that violates the consciences of faithful Catholics.  The presentation will be held at St. Matthew Church in Gahanna at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011.  There is no charge for attending but R.S.V.P.’s are requested to Angelita Canlas at 614-241-2540.

A native of Houston, TX, Edward pursued graduate studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, DC. Holding various positions as a university and parish educator, he has served as the Director of Adult Faith Formation at a parish in Houston and as the Government Relations Associate at the National Pro-Life Action Center on Capitol Hill. In addition to a Masters in Theological Studies at the John Paul II Institute, Edward holds a B.A. in Theology, with minors in Catholic Studies and Political Science, from the University of St. Thomas in Houston.

White Mass for Healthcare Workers - The John Paul II Guild of the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) and the diocesan Office for Social Concerns are sponsoring a White Mass for health care workers on the feast of St. Luke, October 18, 2011 at 5:15 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus. St. Luke is the patron of health care workers. The White Mass is an opportunity for members of the health care professions to recommit themselves to serving Christ in their care for and healing of the sick.

There will be a dinner following the White Mass for members of the John Paul II Guild and for

those interested in learning more about the CMA.  Ed Herrera, field coordinator for the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment (NCHLA) will be the speaker. The NCHLA is an education and advocacy group that support the pro-life priorities of the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The cost for the dinner is $40 per person ($25 for medical students and clergy).  To reserve your place at dinner, please R.S.V.P. to Dr. Michael Parker at 614-832-0768.