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  • April 29, 2013   A statement from MCI

      IN RESPONSE TO THE VIOLENCE COMMITTED AGAINST WOMEN IN COMMEMORATION OF THE NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE (CANADA), AND OF MOTHERS’ DAY 2013 “Mothers and their babies are among the poorest of the poor and are the most vulnerable physically. Hundreds...

  • April 14, 2013   Upcoming Conference Programme

    From September 18-22, 2013, MaterCare International is once again hosting an international conference to bring together leading medical experts and religious leaders to discuss maternal health. This year, we will be in Rome to commemorate the Year of...

  • April 8, 2013   Happy Feast Day!

    FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION 2013      Through her word the Virgin conceived; she remained a virgin; as a virgin she gave birth to the Saviour.   The most intimate relationship of God with any human being was with Mary who carried in her whom the So...

  • April 3, 2013   A commitment to the poor

    MaterCare International (MCI) is pleased to welcome our new pope, His Holiness Pope Francis. During his time as Cardinal and as Archbishop of Buenos Aries, he gained a reputation for humility, and a concern for the impacts of global capitalism on the...

  • March 28, 2013   Easter message

    Happy Easter from all of us at MCI! All mothers share a little in the intimacy of the relationship between Mary and Jesus. As a mother, Mary was present at His birth, His death, and His Resurrection. This Easter weekend, MCI will be in solidarity wit...

  • March 6, 2013   Petition to Stephen Harper

    "Stephen Harper: Honour Women's Day and Mother's Day by Funding Positive Maternal Health Initiatives" Despite promises from world governments at global summits led and hosted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to reduce maternal mortality, death rates ...

  • February 26, 2013   MCI message of greeting to the Pope

    His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Vatican City   Most Holy Father;             The Council, the Board of Administration and staff of MaterCare International send  our prayerful and affectionate good wishes for peace and happiness.   As the Serv...

  • February 25, 2013   Maternal Health Channel debuts

    The Maternal Health Channel debuted this week in Ghana, incorporating a dramatic portrayal of real life maternal death cases with a debate-style talk show. The goal of the program is to raise awareness of maternal death rates in the country and to re...

  • February 19, 2013   In memory of Dr. Evelyn Billings

    Dr. Evelyn Billings passed away on February 16, at the age of 95. The pioneering doctor of the Billings Ovulation Method will be greatly missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time. From WOOMB International,  Dr Lyn, as...

  • February 18, 2013   TV series in Ghana focuses on maternal health

    A new television series set to air February 21st in Ghana will focus on maternal health issues. More from The Guardian, Ghana's Maternal Health Channel – a glossy TV series that is part drama, part documentary, part discussion – which is launc...

  • February 12, 2013   Congratulations to Ann D'Souza

    On February 9, MaterCare International board member, Ann D'Souza, was awarded with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by her MP, Eve Adams. Ann was nominated for this award for her exemplary dedication, commitment and contributions to her...

  • February 10, 2013   World Day of the Sick

    The World Day of the Sick, February 11, was created 20 years ago in 1992 to raise awareness and compassion for the sick and suffering. This year, MaterCare International's commemoration of the day has special significance as we look to open the mater...

  • February 4, 2013   Upcoming Event: MCI's 10th International Conference

    Save the date! For more information or to register, please contact us at: Toll Free 1-888-579-6472 or email info@matercare.org

  • January 14, 2013   Mothers Matter Tour

    Are you looking for a keynote speaker this May? Our excellent speakers never charge a speaker's fee, and we can provide our own transportation. MaterCare International's enthusiastic and dynamic project manager, Simon Walley, is going West. He will...

  • January 11, 2013   White-out conditions at MCI

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the staff of the MCI head office in St. John's, Newfoundland today as they deal with white-out conditions from a strong winter storm. Stay safe! More from The Weather Network, Blowing snow, reduced visibility and dan...

  • January 8, 2013   "You are not alone..."

      The Pope speaking to those afflicted by illness, Vatican City, 8 January 2013 (VIS) - "Go and do likewise" is the theme chosen by the Holy Father for his message on the 21st World Day of the Sick to be celebrated 11 February, the liturgical feast...

  • January 6, 2013   Fatino calls for "new ideas"

    From the Globe and Mail, He called innovation in health a “critical piece of the development puzzle,” and one that can involve partners from a variety of sectors, including private companies. “Innovative responses are needed that encompass new...

  • January 3, 2013   Why we need operating costs

    The Isiolo maternity hospital project was begun with the intention that no woman would be refused care simply because she could not pay for services. MaterCare International (MCI) is dedicated to this remaining unchanged. While other hospitals in th...

  • January 24, 2013   Do you have a calling?

    Dorothy Day once called nursing the highest possible service a woman could offer as she administered to the sick and dying in New York. All over the world, it is men and women of the medical field who drive the mission of maternal health advocacy.Yes...

  • March 14, 2013   Have you considered partnering with us?

    Dear Friends of MaterCare International,Do you own a business or manage an organization that would benefit from becoming a partner in our efforts to offer maternal health solutions in the developing world? As you may know, MaterCare International is ...

  • March 27, 2013   Welcome, Pope Francis

    Congratulations to the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, who is now Pope Francis I. MaterCare International offers him our best wishes, but even more than that, our prayers.  The name Bergoglio chose, the name made holy by Saint Francis ...

  • Don't forget May 12th!

        Dear Friends,    Now in existence for over 15 years, MaterCare International (MCI) continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to women and children. We hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many excit...

  • April 23, 2013   Pope Francis receives FIAMC President

    MaterCare International is happy to report that Pope Francis spoke with the president of the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, of which MaterCare is the obstetrical arm. More from FIAMC.org, In the afternoon of April 20, the Holy Fat...

  • May 6, 2013   Celebrating Midwives

    From MedicalDaily.com, Midwives all over the world will be recognized on Sunday, May 5 as the 23rd annual International Day of the Midwife kicks off. The observation, which has been celebrated since 1991, was started by the International Confederati...

  • Registration for Rome Conference

    If you haven't already, you can now check-out all if our upcoming conference information via the MaterCare blog here. We've just added the registration form! Please contact us with any questions or concerns at info@matercare.org.    

  • May 23, 2013   Conference Program

    MaterCare International's 10th conference on Maternal Health is taking place this September. Our full program can be found below, and don't forget to check out our blog to keep informed as the conference date approaches. We have a great list of speak...