![]() in terms of their association with abortion-derived cell lines, helpfully collated by the Charlotte Lozier Institute and alphabetically arranged:Ībortion-Derived Cell Line Used in Vaccine Development/ Production?Ībortion-Derived Cell Line Used in Vaccine Lab Testing? Included below is information comparing some of the COVID-19 vaccine candidates that may become available in the U.S. Those who are elderly or who face co-morbidities like diabetes, obesity, or other significant health conditions are among the highest risk groups for adverse outcomes from infection, and would clearly have a serious reason. “Grave reasons may be morally proportionate to justify the use of such ‘biological material.’ Thus, for example, danger to the health of children could permit parents to use a vaccine which was developed using cell lines of illicit origin, while keeping in mind that everyone has the duty to make known their disagreement and to ask that their healthcare system make other types of vaccines available.”įor a serious reason, therefore, Catholics may receive a COVID-19 vaccine having an association with abortion, and a serious reason could include a threat to one's health and wellbeing. In 2008, for example, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith reminded us in the Instruction Dignitas Personae that: The short answer is “no.” This has been discussed and explained in several magisterial Church documents in recent years. Do Catholics have a moral duty to decline an inoculation if it was unethically produced using a cell line that came from an abortion? In the wake of announcements from multiple pharmaceutical companies about safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, many are expressing ethical doubts about whether it is OK to take these vaccines. (CNS photo/Jennifer McMenamin, courtesy Stella Maris via Catholic Review) Margaret Whitty, a long-term resident at Stella Maris in Timonium, Md., receives a COVID-19 vaccine Dec. May God bless you abundantly and I hope to see you soon.Must Catholics Refuse a COVID-19 Vaccine Made With a Cell Line from an Abortion? by Father Tad Pacholczyk, Ph.D North Texas Catholic Anthony is the kind of parish where you must come and see come and see who we are and how we practice faith in concert with the universal church. I seek to meet people where they are, without judgement, and guide them to the next step-one that is unique to them and their situation. Over the years, I’ve learned everyone is at a different place on their journey, from disbelief to knowing Christ intimately. And, our smaller size affords you greater interaction with me and fellow parishioners to enrich and support your faith journey. Here you’ll find a hospitable, welcoming community where everyone knows your name. Anthony can be that unique safe haven for you. In the midst of worry and uncertainty, people need an anchor, a place of refuge where they can grow in faith and relationship with Christ, and share their faith in Christ with others-a place where they feel safe and nurtured. At times it can seem that today's world presents us with more challenge than ever before. I've found that though each of us are different, we universally share the experience of facing life's difficult seasons. My missionary journey has led me to speak five languages (English, Polish, German, Korean and Spanish), but more importantly, I’ve had the fortune of engaging with people of many cultures and backgrounds. I am fond of the opera and theater, and listen to most all music, but recently discovered I really like meditation music after I turned 50. I also like travelling, photography, reading, economics, exercising and watching good movies. I love the pastoral work in the parish and love connecting with people. Clare Parish where I served as pastor, prior to coming to St. God then miraculously led me to America, to the Diocese of San Jose where I was assigned as Parochial Vicar to St. I went on to live in South Korea for 11 years, serving in the pastoral ministry of the local Korean Church and earning a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. As a fresh missionary I received an assignment to South Korea, but was sent to Ireland first to learn English. I attended seminary in Poland, received my Master’s Degree in Theology while in Germany, and was ordained in Germany. Tad.” My pastoral journey started by entering a religious congregation and becoming a missionary. Tadeusz Terembula, but everyone simply calls me “Fr. I am originally from Poland, where I grew up in a family of six children, five boys and one girl. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself and share a few thoughts with you as you contemplate visiting or joining our friendly, faithful community. Anthony Parish! I'm so glad you are here.
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