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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.

MaterCare International
Aug 1, 20231 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.

MaterCare International
Feb 23, 20237 min read


Remembering Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal George Pell
Their heroic personal witness, courageous leadership and intellect will be sorely missed.

MaterCare International
Feb 23, 20233 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...

MaterCare International
Jan 21, 20231 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

MaterCare International
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Holy Christmas!

MaterCare International
Dec 23, 20221 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...

MaterCare International
Dec 8, 20222 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).

MaterCare International
Sep 26, 20224 min read


COVID-19 PANDEMIC: An examination of the clinical, ethical and spiritual implications
This is the first session of our Rome Conference.

MaterCare International
Jul 4, 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...

MaterCare International
Jun 18, 20221 min read


Registration is open!
Rome conference 2022

MaterCare International
Jun 16, 20221 min read


Stories from Ruhango
"She could not deliver her baby normally as she began to develop some complication and was struggling..."

MaterCare International
May 8, 20223 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...

MaterCare International
Apr 4, 20221 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.

MaterCare International
Mar 12, 20222 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.

MaterCare International
Feb 20, 20223 min read


Merry Christmas!
Motherhood has special significance for all Christians and for Christian obstetricians and midwives, who are privileged to serve the...

MaterCare International
Dec 24, 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...

MaterCare International
Dec 17, 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...

MaterCare International
Oct 27, 20211 min read


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.

MaterCare International
Oct 22, 20211 min read


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.

MaterCare International
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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