June 2026 From the Desk of the President: Hello NACN-USA Members, We are just about to celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday. Amazing! What a milestone and credit to our ancestors. This is also the time when our Nation was consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We now have [...]

Eula Awbrey Sforsa, President of the National Association of Catholic Nurses, USA (NACN-USA) from 1993 to 1996, served as a registered nurse during World War II in the USA, England, and France. Eula was born on February 21, 1920, in Fordsville, Kentucky on a snowy morning. She grew up [...]

The Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen The beatification of Fulton J. Sheen is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The Beatification Mass will be held at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will preside as the representative [...]

Congratulations to Dr. Marie Hilliard, RN, NCBC Senior Ethicist, who has been appointed to the Ethics Committee of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Dr. Marie Hilliard, RN, NCBC Senior Ethicist, has been appointed to the Ethics Committee of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), a regulatory agency [...]

Ethics Committee NACN-USA Ethics Committee report March/April/May 2026 The Ethics Committee continues to be vibrant and active. We have reviewed Provision 7 and 8 of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics during this time period. We have been working on the survey and hope to have it ready [...]

Please join us! NACN-USA will host a virtual ENDOW study entitled, Salvifici Doloris | On the Christian Meaning of Suffering by Pope John Paul II. It will be held virtually, twice a month, Mondays at 7:30pm EST: 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7. The study [...]

It's Not Too Late To Join Us! The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage May 24 - July 5, 2026 Traveling The Eastern Seaboard from St Augustine, Florida to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Learn More > catholicnurses@nacn-usa.org NACN-USA members are joining in the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Celebrations. These activities commemorate the 250th [...]

Celebrating Catholic Fathers As we celebrate Father's Day, we give thanks for the fathers and father figures who reflect God's love through their service, guidance, sacrifice, and unwavering support. May St. Joseph, patron of fathers and protector of families, intercede for you and your loved ones, and [...]

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Celebrating Catholic Mothers This Mother’s Day, we honor and celebrate all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, spiritual mothers, and the women who nurture others through lives of faith, compassion, and service. We give thanks for the many Catholic nurses whose caring presence reflects Christ’s love each and every day both [...]

Celebrating Catholic Nurses To Our Catholic Nurses, Thank You for Your Selfless Dedication, Compassion and Faith-Based Care. Heavenly Father, Bless these devoted nurses who serve with Your love. Strengthen them in body, mind, and spirit as they care for the sick and vulnerable. May they continue to be a reflection [...]

May 2026 From the Desk of the President: May is the Month of Mary! All things Mary! What is your favorite memory of your connection to Mary during this special month? The crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary in our classroom every week of the month in my 4th [...]

Are you interested in connecting with like-minded Catholic nurses? We invite you to become more involved by joining one of our committees. Serving on a committee is a meaningful way to engage with fellow members, expand your professional network, and contribute to our shared mission of promoting and [...]

NACN-USA State Representative Vebs Dominquez Was Featured In The Hawaii Catholic Herald Vebs Dominguez is working to build a stronger community of faith-based healthcare professionals across the Hawaiian islands. In a recent article from the Hawaii Catholic Herald, Vebs shares her vision of connecting Catholic nurses, supporting them [...]

On April 15, 2026, Susanne Staiano, MSN, RN, CSN, delivered the Oral Statement at the 59th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) on behalf of the International Catholic Committee of Nurses and Medico-Social Assistants (CICIAMS). Susanne’s contribution as a member of the United Nations Team [...]

Announcing the Opening of the New Good Shepherd Catholic Hospital Chapel in The Eswatini Kingdom Diana Nkambule, President of the local Catholic Nurses Guild (left) Professor Gosia Brykczynska, President of Europe Catholic Nurses Guild (middle) Dr. Khosi Mthethwa, International President of CICIAMS (right) Date:  April 28, 2026 Professor [...]

Healthcare Professionals For Divine Mercy Invites you to the 21st Annual Medicine, Bioethics & Spirituality Conference April 29 - May 1, 2026 Online Access Expires May 10 View Full Details / Flyer

Congratulations Valerie Esposito-Kubanick! Congratulations to Valerie Esposito-Kubanick on receiving the APNA Award for Innovation – Individual! We are proud to celebrate her outstanding contributions to psychiatric-mental health nursing and this well-deserved recognition by her peers.

VTR CICIAMS XXII World Congress Thailand November 9-13, 2026 Video invitation for all Catholic nurses and Catholic health workers to attend the 22nd Citizen Congress from Dr. Khosi Mthethwa, MPH PhD, RN, CICIAMS International President, Mrs. Diana Ruzicka, MSN, MA, RN, CICIAMS Secretary General and Sr. Magdalena Support Diode, [...]

Ethics Committee The NACN-USA Ethics Committee continues to be vibrant and active. We have been reviewing the updated 2025 ANA Code of Ethics and have assessed the revised CICIAMS Ethics Guidelines and Principles of Practice for Catholic Nurse and Midwives draft which was revised in 2023. We held [...]

Dear National Catholic Nurses Association, On behalf of CICIAMS International President, Dr. Rosemary Khosi Mthethwa, MPH, PhD, RN and Mrs. Grace Thirikwa, RN, RM, Chair, CICIAMS Statutes Committee, attached please find the call for nominations for the CICIAMS Executive Board. The goals is to have representation on the CICIAMS [...]

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We’re excited to announce that Sr. Dede Byrne will serve as Keynote Speaker at the 2026 NACN Conference! Sr. Dede is a Religious Sister of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, a board-certified surgeon, and a retired U.S. Army Colonel. She served for decades as a missionary [...]

MEMBERS > Login In & Vote Treasurer (Term: April 1, 2026 thru March 31, 2028) Candidate: Anne Reeser, DNP, MSN, APRN-BC- St Johns, Florida Dr. Anne Reeser is the Treasurer for The National Association of Catholic Nurses, USA and the United Nations Representative for The International [...]

MEMBERS > Login In & Vote Treasurer (Term: April 1, 2026 thru March 31, 2028) Candidate: Anne Reeser, DNP, MSN, APRN-BC- St Johns, Florida Dr. Anne Reeser is the Treasurer for The National Association of Catholic Nurses, USA and the United Nations Representative for The International [...]

2026 Call For Nominations General Members of NACN-USA in good standing are invited to submit nominations for the following national positions: Treasurer Recording Secretary Regional Directors Region 2 (CT, VT, MA, NH, ME, RI) Region 4 (AL, NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, VI, PR) Region 6 (TX, OK, AR, [...]

Merry Christmas from the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life sends its best wishes for a Holy Christmas and a peaceful 2026.

Christmas Blessings From NACN-USA May the Light of Bethlehem fill your heart with peace, uniting the humble birth of Jesus with the healing and compassionate care offered by Catholic nurses. — NACN Board of Directors

School-Based Council Upcoming Intercollegiate Panel Interviews Join the NACN-USA Intercollegiate Student Nursing Panel as they interview Catholics Making A Difference! Each panel member represents their School of Nursing Council Membership including: Ave Maria University, Benedictine College, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Holy Family University, Madonna University, Molloy University, St. [...]

2026 Call For Nominations General Members of NACN-USA in good standing are invited to submit nominations for the following national positions: Treasurer Recording Secretary Regional Directors Region 2 (CT, VT, MA, NH, ME, RI) Region 4 (AL, NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, VI, PR) Region 6 (TX, OK, AR, [...]

Highlights of our most recent activities and future initiatives of NACN-USA Dear NACN-USA Member: We invite you to review the highlights of our most recent activities and future initiatives of NACN-USA. These activities were implemented in response to the ideas suggested in last year’s member survey. You spoke and [...]