March 29-31, 2012
St. Mary's Cathedral Event Center,
& Hotel Kabuki

San Francisco, California

Pictures of 2012 Conference

Courtesy of Bobby Deddens

Videos of 2012 Conference

Courtesy of Christoph and Bonnie Borel-Donohue

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An Integrated and
Unified Solution for

CATHOLIC
HEALTHCARE
REFORM


Make Straight the Path

Echoing the cry of the prophet Isaiah (Is 40:3) and John the Baptist (Mt 3:3), we invite you to join us to prepare the way for Christ-centered healthcare in the United States. During this educational conference, we will provide the tools and insights to Make Straight the Pathway through convoluted legislation and the challenges of practicing your faith while practicing medicine.

A distinctive regional Catholic conference for religious and healthcare leaders. The objectives are to equip attendees to:
Advocate for state and federal public policy that actively protects and promotes religious liberty and individual right of conscience in healthcare and allows all Americans to select qualified allows that do not violate their religious liberty.
Develop Culture of Life Primary Care Medical Centers.
Establish a National Catholic Health Plan that is Christ-centered and consistent with the Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) of Catholic Health Care.

Intended Audience
This regional conference will draw primarily from California. It is intended for: members of the Catholic Medical Association, the Catholic Health Association, state Catholic Conferences, physicians, nurses, healthcare CEOs and administrators, healthcare workers, providers, healthcare consultants, and diocesan leaders. However, leaders form all states are encouraged to attend.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco, Dioceses of Oakland and Santa Rosa worked in partnership with the Christus Medicus Foundation, Life Legal Defense Foundation, One More Soul and the Catholic Medical Association to plan and implement this conference.

Special Event Friday Evening - Hotel Kabuki

Bishop Robert F. Vasa

D i o c e s e o f S a n t a R o s a

Join Bishop Vasa for dinner and "Giving Poisoned Water to the Thirsty," an engaging discussion on Healthcare Reform. Bishop Vasa has vast experience as pastor, teacher, canon lawyer, and bishop of a rural diocese. He is outspoken in his defenseBishop Robert F. Vasa of Catholic doctrine and moral teachings, particularly related to healthcare and the life issues. Bishop Vasa has been affiliated with the Catholic Medical Association as their Episcopal Moderator for more than 10 years and has been outspoken in his conviction that Catholic healthcare needs to be more intentionally Catholic.
6 p.m. Networking Reception
7 p.m. Special Banquet


AAFP CME Credit

This Live activity, Make Straight the Pathway Conference, with a beginning date of March 29, 2012, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 9.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CEU for Nurses

The National Association of Catholic Nurses, San Francisco Council is working with the Dominican University of California to provide Continuing Education Units for nurses who participate in Make Straight the Pathway Conference. A total of nine units will be available.

Conference Brochure

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Speakers

Bishop Robert Vasa

Bishop Robert Vasa

Diocese of Santa Rosa, California

Richard Doerflinger

Richard Doerflinger

USCCB Secretariat Pro-Life Activities

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry

R-Nebraska

Thomas Hilgers

Thomas Hilgers

Pope Paul IV Institute

William Cox

William Cox

Alliance of Catholic Health Care

Dana Cody

Dana Cody

Life Legal Defense Foundation

Thomas McKenna

Thomas McKenna

St. Gianna's Physician Guild

Tim Von Dohlen

Tim Von Dohlen

The John Paul II Life Center

Gene Diamond

Gene Diamond

CEO Sisters of St. Francis

George Delgado

George Delgado

Culture of Life Family Services

Michael O'Dea

Michael O'Dea

Christus Medicus Foundation

Mary Davenport

Mary Davenport

American Assn. of Pro-Life OB/Gyns

Patrick J. Baggot

Patrick J. Baggot

Guadalupe Medical Center

Ned Dolejsi

Ned Dolejsi

California Catholic Conference

Walter Hoye

Walter Hoye

Issues 4 Life Foundation

Hotel Information

We have secured a special conference rate at the Hotel
Kabuki, which is walking distance from The Event
Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. Hotel Kabuki provides the perfect harmony of Eastern and
Western hospitality. Its unique features include:
⊕ O Izakaya Lounge which serves Japanese-inspired
shared plates and cocktails;
⊕ Kabuki Springs & Spa, a Japanese-style bathing facility
that offers an extensive menu of spa services; and
⊕ Serene Japanese gardens and a Koi pond.
Each guest room features Serta Concierge beds
with luxury linens, LCD flat-screen television with HD
channels, iPod and MP3 docking station and radio,
as well as a work desk with ergonomic chair.
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s revitalized
Japantown, the Hotel Kabuki provides easy access
to Union Square, the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden
Gate Park, Chinatown and the famed cable cars. The
Hotel is easy to reach by car, airport shuttle or public
transportation.
To receive the special conference rate of $159 at the Hotel Kabuki, please call 248-980-8456.

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