Dear Clergy, and Pastoral Care Ministers,

This page is designed as a resource for you. We hope you find these resources on Ecclesial teachings and links to archdiocesan services helpful in your ongoing catechesis and ministry. 

In addition to resources on this page, the Frequently Asked Questions and Resources sections have information on specific Biomedical Ethics topics.

Please contact us if you have further questions. 

Additional Resources:

• Salvifici Doloris – Apostolic Letter on the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, John Paul II
• Dignitas Personae – Instruction from Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on ethical issues arising from biomedical research
• Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology – USCCB document on reproductive technology
• A Brief Ethical Primer on Medical Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatments in the Catholic Tradition – Diocese of St. Cloud
• Dolentium Hominum – Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Apostolate of Health Care Workers, John Paul II
• Healing in the Gospels
• Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (5th ed.) – USCCB
• Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)
• Pontifical Academy for Life