Catholic Healthcare Ministry
Diocesan Healthcare Committee
Diocesan Healthcare Committee Chairman, Msgr. Mark Merdian
Cecilia Sone
Carol Strain
David Smith
Deacon David Steeples
Deborah Smith
Dr. Gerald McShane
Father Deo Gratias Kiwanuka
Father Deus-Dedit Byabato
Deacon John Murphy
Joseph Piccione
Roxanne Crosser
Sister Judith Ann Duval, OSF
Brian Schofield
Stever Mattern
Deacon Steve Racki
Father Rogers Bvambaasa, AJ
The Diocesan Healthcare Committee exists to promote Christ’s vision of care through the Church’s ministry of Catholic healthcare under the guidance of the Bishop of the Diocese. This committee normally meets on the first Tuesday of February, April, and August to discuss and review current medical and ethical issues within its diocesan healthcare institutions and to support the work and ministry of Catholic healthcare throughout the diocese. It is comprised of physicians, priests, pastoral care staff members, ethicists, and administrative representatives.
It has also been hosting an Annual Diocesan Healthcare Day in the fall since 2003. For more information about this upcoming event, click here.
For additional information or inquiries, please contact:
Msgr. Mark Merdian
Diocesan Health Care Chairman
msgrmerdian@gmail.com
St. Pius X Parish
2502 29th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-793-7373
Mrs. Terri LaHood
Administrative Assistant
tlahood@cdop.org
Spalding Pastoral Center
419 NE Madison Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
309-671-1550