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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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
- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Holy Christmas!
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MaterCare International
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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
- May 8, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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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MaterCare International
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Brick by brick: Maternity centre construction continues in Ruhango
“In Rwanda we have 750 out of every 100,000 pregnant women die every year. It’s a very big problem,” says Friday Nwaigwe.
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MaterCare International
- Oct 14, 2021
- 3 min
CitizenGo has launched a petition in support of Dr. Dermot Kearny
A petition has been launched in support of Dr. Dermot Kearny calling for justice for women seeking to save their babies.
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MaterCare International
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
Official Statement on the EU's adoption of the so-called "Matić Report"
MaterCare International expresses its dissatisfaction and regret over the European Parliament’s adoption of the so-called "Matić Report"...
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MaterCare International
- Jun 28, 2021
- 1 min
Breaking ground and barriers to healthcare in Rwanda
Magdalena Słodzinka, the head of the organization Watato Children of Africa, sends us photos and updates on their newly constructed...
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MaterCare International
- Jun 28, 2021
- 1 min
Official Statement: Joint Statement on the Matić Report
Statement on the Matić Report Forum of Catholic-inspired Organizations Participants in the Thematic Expert Groups on Family, Health and...
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