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Rev. Richard J. Taylor is the Spiritual Advisor for MaterCare International (Canada). You will find our collection of Rev. Taylor's homilies and writings here on our website.
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MaterCare International
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Open Letter to the United Nations on Down Syndrome
As representatives of the Catholic healthcare community, we address the United Nations to emphasize our commitment to upholding the...
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MaterCare International
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Deliveries so far in 2023 at Project Ruhango= 172 + 200 high risk interventions
We're delighted to share the team at Project Ruhango's safe delivery and high-risk intervention numbers with our supporters.
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MaterCare International
Jul 31, 20231 min read
MaterCare Remembers: Frank O'Leary
Frank O’Leary served as a board member for many years in the early days of MaterCare as well as developing our first website.
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MaterCare International
Feb 23, 20237 min read
Honouring the support of Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell was invited to deliver the opening address for MaterCare’s 10th International Conference in Rome.
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MaterCare International
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Remembering Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal George Pell
Their heroic personal witness, courageous leadership and intellect will be sorely missed.
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MaterCare International
Jan 21, 20231 min read
Climate and poor road conditions continue to play a role in maternal health
When we think about our global climate and maternal health, we might not see obvious connections...
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MaterCare International
Dec 29, 20221 min read
New Year and New Hope at Ruhango
The fertility rate within Ruhango district is actually 4.1 whereas at the national level the target is 3.3, making maternity care a priority
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MaterCare International
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Holy Christmas!
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MaterCare International
Dec 8, 20222 min read
MaterCare 2022 Rome Conference: Official Statement
“We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the 'culture of death’ and the 'culture of life.’ We...
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MaterCare International
Sep 25, 20224 min read
Dives and Lazarus (Lk 16: 19-31)
The phrase “special option for the poor” was introduced during the Second Vatican Council(1962-5).
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MaterCare International
Jul 4, 20221 min read
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: An examination of the clinical, ethical and spiritual implications
This is the first session of our Rome Conference.
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MaterCare International
Jun 18, 20221 min read
Keynote Speaker Announced!
It is our honour to announce, Cardinal Willem Jacobus Eijk, Metropolitan Archbishop of Utrecht will deliver the Keynote address...
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MaterCare International
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Registration is open!
Rome conference 2022
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MaterCare International
May 8, 20223 min read
Stories from Ruhango
"She could not deliver her baby normally as she began to develop some complication and was struggling..."
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MaterCare International
Apr 4, 20221 min read
How do we say "Maternity Centre" in Rwanda? Inzu y'ababyeyi!
Let the new parents and community celebrate! Patients received care kits and blessings from the hospital to celebrate the new services...
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MaterCare International
Mar 12, 20222 min read
To this barbarity do we say a loud and explicit “Enough!”
We appeal to institutions, organizations, and to all the people of good will to spread and support our appeal.
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MaterCare International
Feb 20, 20223 min read
Mothers are Women Too: MaterCare's Rome Conference
Our speakers are experts in their field and will be extensively involved in all aspects of the programme, including panel discussions.
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MaterCare International
Dec 24, 20211 min read
Merry Christmas!
Motherhood has special significance for all Christians and for Christian obstetricians and midwives, who are privileged to serve the...
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MaterCare International
Dec 17, 20211 min read
MaterCare International in Mission: This paper describes the history of MCI’s formation.
This paper describes the history of MCI’s formation, how it developed and applied a model of comprehensive rural maternity care for...
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MaterCare International
Oct 27, 20211 min read
MCI celebrates and thanks Pauline (Polly) Duff
The gifted and dedicated Pauline (Polly) Duff of New York has been an active member of MaterCare International for over 16 years. With...
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