CHA' s 2021 Theology and Ethics Colloquium will examine global approaches to palliative care, initiatives to combat racism through health equity, compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families, and the distinctive vocation of Catholic health ethicists.

Distinguished keynote speakers will join us live from Geneva, the U.S. and Sydney, Australia to address best practices and engage in dialogue with Colloquium participants.

In light of international time zones, there will be two presentations from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, followed by a lunch break and social hour from 2 – 3 p.m. ET, and two presentations from 3 – 6 p.m. ET

Featured Faculty and Topics

• Dr. Marie-Charlotte Bouësseau, advisor, Service Delivery and Safety (SDS), World Health Organization in Geneva, will discuss international issues and global approaches to palliative care.
• Yolonda Wilson, Ph.D., associate professor, health care ethics, Saint Louis University, will focus on the impact of racism on health equity and combating disparities in health care.
• Thomas Lynch, undertaker, poet and author of The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, a winner of an American Book Award and finalist for the National Book Award. He will reflect on compassionate care and presence for patients and families during end-of-life care and beyond.
• World renowned bioethicist and scholar Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, Ph.D., Archbishop of Sydney, Australia. Archbishop Fisher will discuss the theological foundation of Catholic moral theology and engage in discussion around the distinctive vocation of ethicists in the Catholic health ministry worldwide.

Thomas Lynch
Undertaker, Poet and Author
Milford, Michigan

Yolonda Wilson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health Care Ethics
Saint Louis University
St. Louis