"Male and Female, God Created Them"

On Oct 14^th the Lancaster Region presented the latest in our long-standing Defense of the Faith lecture series at St John Neumann Catholic Church. The presenters were Kate Goonan, MD, DM, and Christopher West, ThD. Dr. West heads the Theology of the Body Institute. 

The title of the program was "Male and Female, God Created Them". The speakers delivered a compassionate presentation of medical, cultural, and theological perspectives on gender in order to understand better how to approach the sensitive issue of gender identity. Dr. Goonan reviewed the science regarding harm stemming from gender identity ideology and its implications spiritually, culturally and within the medical profession. Dr. West reviewed the moral teachings of the Catholic Church, with emphasis on the Theology of the Body.

Just before the presentations, the Rev. Allan Wolfe, our magisterial chaplain, celebrated Mass, with about 200 people attending.

The presentations were followed by two thoughtful question-and-answer sessions that probably could have continued for several hours. It is fair to say that all who attended left with a greatly enhanced understanding of the topic.

For any who may be interested, a video of the event is available at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ycY6Y9SWdDxrLkNkIRiooFKXJ0l7_mPe/view?usp=sharing

Blessed Gérard, pray for us.