The Christ Medicus Foundation (CMF) announced (date) that Bishop James Conley, Bishop of Lincoln, has joined the organization’s board of directors.
Founded in 1997, the Christ Medicus Foundation aims to renew and grow Christ-centered, Catholic, pro-life health care, and to advance religious freedom and medical conscience rights for health care providers and patients.
“I am honored that the Christ Medicus Foundation has invited me to serve on its board of directors to help guide its ministry centered in the healing love of the Divine Physician, Jesus Christ,” said Bishop Conley. “Inside each of us is the truth of our identity; that we were created by God, who is Love, and are made to love and be loved. Tragically, in our current culture, the life, dignity, health, and identity of so many have been compromised, particularly in health care.”
An answer to this widespread cultural challenge, Bishop Conley said, can be found in what CMF and similar ministries offer.
“Fortunately,” he said, “the Christ Medicus Foundation is a Catholic health care ministry offering Catholic health and wellness options for individuals and families to advance in their health and wellness and heal spiritually, physically, and mentally.” He said CMF’s programs help to build the culture of life in health care.
“I look forward to helping CMF faithfully make the Divine Physician and His plan for health and healing more fully present in our nation,” Bishop Conley said.
Michael Warner, board president of the Christ Medicus Foundation, welcomed Bishop Conley, saying, “We are extremely pleased and honored to have His Excellency Bishop Conley join the Christ Medicus Foundation Board. Bishop Conley is a profound leader in the Catholic health care space and his ministry aligns perfectly with the strategic objectives of the Christ Medicus Foundation and our Catholic mission. We are looking forward to receiving the Bishop’s wisdom, spiritual guidance, and vision as we advance Catholic health care in the United States.”
Louis Brown Jr., J.D., executive director of the Christ Medicus Foundation, voiced his admiration and gratitude for Bishop Conley joining the Board.
“Bishop Conley is a true shepherd who provides extraordinary leadership for the Church and for Catholic health care. Bishop Conley has a deep relationship with Christ, the Divine Physician, and a unique ability to guide Catholic health care entities to be Christ’s instruments for health and healing. His leadership has attempted to renew the Church’s health care ministry by helping it focus not only on treating physical illness but also on the true reason Jesus Christ came: to restore God’s children in their identity as sons and daughters of the Christ the King. Bishop Conley will be a critical advisor on CMF’s efforts to advance its Catholic health and wellness programs. A true shepherd, Bishop Conley will help us serve the health and wellness needs of more individuals, families, and employers by caring for the whole person – body, mind, and soul.”
