Serenity Quesnelle saw six fertility doctors, went through multiple procedures and braved surgery in the hopes of conceiving a child. After four years, one of her doctors felt that nothing more could be done and asked Quesnelle to write down the number
The Catholic Church’s teaching that in vitro fertilization contradicts God’s design for marriage is controversial. To some couples who are unable to conceive by normal means, IVF seems like an opportunity to get the child they desire. But the Our Sunday Visitor
Women facing infertility are urged to remember they are not alone. Catholic women, through their experiences and support ministries, highlight the importance of community, faith, and recognizing one’s inherent value and potential for life-giving contributions beyond biological motherhood. They advocate for embracing
In January, Pope Francis condemned surrogacy, and in February, the Alabama Supreme Court declared that frozen embryos are children. Together, these events thrust the Church’s condemnation of IVF and surrogacy into the public eye. Our Sunday Visitor columnist Kenneth Craycraft explains the
For Emily Stimpson Chapman, an adoptive mother of three, adoption reflects God’s relationship with humanity. “God calls us as children by adoption, so adoptive families are an image of God’s relationship with the human race,” the Catholic wife, mother and writer said.
A Catholic Mass in New York City offered hope and healing for couples suffering from infertility or miscarriage. The event, organizers said, began in response to a need. This year, the annual St. Gianna Mass took place on May 8 at the
Netflix’s recently released documentary “Our Father” follows the rabbit hole down just one of the new quandaries the fertility industry has introduced to parenthood, writes Samantha Stephenson in her latest essay for Our Sunday Visitor. The documentary details the journey of Jacoba
Gretchen R. Crowe shares that while the Church has the resources and teachings to explain its stance on topics regarding the dignity of life, such as specific medical interventions such as in vitro fertilization, the sensitive topic of infertility makes these teachings