AMERICA/PERU - “Apostles of charity in the world of healthcare”: Catholic doctors meet in Lima to discuss ethics and healthcare

Friday, 15 October 2004

Rome (Fides Service) - The Peruvian Bishops’ Commission for Health Pastoral, DEPASA has organised a meeting for Catholic Professionals involved in Health Care to reflect on the theme “Apostles of charity in the world of healthcare” in order to promote solidarity towards people who suffer.
Besides medical doctors and nurses, participants will include Bishop Richard Alarcón of Tarma, DEPASA chairman along with experts from the Peruvian Centre for Bio-Ethics CEPEBIO, Caritas Peru, Pro Vida and the Centre of the promotion of the Family and the Centre for Natural Birth Regulation (CEPROFARENA).
The participants will reflect on various themes including “Theology and Healthcare”, “The hospital, temple of suffering humanity”, and “Profile of Catholic professionals in the field of healthcare”. (AP) (15/10/2004 Agenzia Fides; Righe:17; Parole:148)


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