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Council of Catholic Nurses Diocese of Joliet, Illinois
PO Box 4556
Wheaton, Illinois 60189-4556
Phone: 630-682-9763
President: Ms. Janet Salihar RN, CCM
Currently we have about 80 members. We are in the process of providing our
brochure with information to all of the parishes.
United and strengthened through the sacraments and prayer, we minister to
continue the healing mission of Christ. Our mission to Catholic nurses and
student nurses is:
* Provide support in their individual fields of endeavor with special
concern for their spiritual health.
* Empower them to respond in faith and with justice, compassion; and
reverence for life, ensuring care of all persons, especially the aged and
unborn.
* Give them an opportunity to gather, support and educate each other both
spiritually and professionally.
* Educates about bioethical issues of concern to Catholic nurses and
student nurses.
* Encourage them to bring the light and truth of catholic bioethics to
their families, friends, co-workers and the community.
* Liaison, promote and support the organizations that encourage a Culture
of Life.
* Provide a scholarship funding to Catholic nursing students.
Membership Provides:
1. Copy of the "Charter for Healthcare Workers" from the Pontifical Council.
2. Monthly mailing of "Ethics and Medics" from the Catholic Bioethics
Center.
3.Periodic newsletter providing information on upcoming events and general
information.
4.Special invitation to our major events each year including Eucharistic
Celebrations.
5.Participation in programs with especially selected speakers.
6.Yearly scholarship to a Catholic Nursing Student from the Joliet Diocese.
7.The support of a group united in faith and prayer.
We recently had a Luncheon Silent Auction on September 10, 2006 and awarded
a $500.00 Scholarship to Jeanna Altosino. Our speaker, Mary Bliss,
discussed the catholic ethics of advanced directives and durable power of
attorney. We were able to provide $2,100.00 to the Birthright Centers in
the Joliet Diocese. Our next event will start with a Eucharistic
Celebration followed by Karen Egenes RN, PhD discussing her finding on the
Aids epidemic in Africa. Brunch will follow.
The Council of Catholic Nurses of the Archdiocese of Chicago
7432 W. Talcott Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60631
312 655 7445
President Kathleen Walsh
Founded in 1954 by Cardinal Stritch to provide a support structure for the
Catholic nurse and to help in nurturing the growth of their spiritual faith.
In May 2004 they had a 50th Golden Anniversary Dinner in which they reviewed
the past 50 years and gave a tribute to the 1st president, Marie Costello.
Membership Provides:
* Special invitation to three major events each year...2 spiritual
reinforcement events, in Lent and Advent, and 1 ethics support event in the
Fall.
* Periodic newsletter providing information on theses and other
support events organized throughout the year.
* A mass offered for current and deceased members on the first
Saturday of each month.
* The support of a group united in prayer by remembering each other in
their daily intentions.
* A yearly scholarship to a nursing student from the Archdiocese.
On April 8, 2006 they met at Sacred Heart Church to celebrate Mass and
spiritual reflection followed by a luncheon. On May 7, 2006 they met at Our
Lady of Sorrows Basillica for celebration of the Eucharist and presented
their scholarship winner followed by a luncheon. In the past they have also
sponsored food drives to proved food and toiletries to The Franciscan
Outreach Mission in Chicago. They have about 150 members.
Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County
President Gloria Askew
39295 N. Winchester Rd.
Wadsworth, Illinois 60083
Phone 847-838-3413
They wish to support the spiritual health of all members and to promote the
ethical principles of the Catholic Faith. They provide an opportunity to
gather for educational offerings and to include the Liturgy as a vital
source of the Christian spirit in all eneavors of the Council.
They have about 80 members. Recently they provided a donations for a Rwanda
War victim, Tsunami aid through Catholic Relief Services, School Supplies
to Lake Shore Catholic Academy and for Breast cancer. Their recent events
include a speaker, Daniel McConchie MA on "Stem Cell and Cloning Research
and the Ethical Significance" They have had Advent and Lenten Mornings of
Recollection at Marytown in Libertyville, Illinois.
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