named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Catholic Conversations – Death with True Dignity
Educational event series addressing Catholic teaching on end-of-life issues, hospice care, and advance directives
Journal Club
Regular educational meetings where members discuss current bioethical issues in medicine, such as organ donation after circulatory death and sex trafficking's impact on women's health
Mass of Healing for Miscarriage and Infant Loss
Special liturgical service offering spiritual support to families who have experienced pregnancy loss
Summer Soiree
Annual social gathering for healthcare professionals and community members to network and discuss Catholic medical ethics in an informal setting
White Mass
Annual Mass for healthcare professionals held under the patronage of St. Luke, seeking God's blessing on physicians, nurses, and caregivers
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Conducts educational events on medical and bioethics topicsHosts lectures, conferences, and virtual event series on medical ethics and bioethical issues including end-of-life care, physician-assisted suicide, abortion, COVID-19 vaccines, and fertility awareness, often in collaboration with academic or religious institutions.
- Hosts regular Journal Club meetings on medical ethicsOrganizes quarterly journal club sessions to discuss recent medical articles and ethical issues in medicine, such as organ donation and normothermic regional perfusion, from a Catholic perspective.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advocates on public policy and ethical issues in medicineEngages in advocacy and public discourse on state-level issues such as Medical Aid in Dying (including scMAiD), the Reproductive Health Act, and surrogacy, affirming non-participation in practices contrary to Catholic teaching and participating in discussions at institutions like the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Hosts community and professional gatherings for fellowship and formationOrganizes recurring social and formational events including the annual Summer Soiree, semi-annual open board meetings with Holy Hour and Benediction, and half-day Catholic Conversations conferences to foster community among Catholic healthcare professionals.
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Infertility Support and Assisted Reproductive Services 1 activity
- Provides resources and support for Catholic medical students and traineesOffers guidance and materials to Catholic medical students, residents, and fellows navigating challenges in secular medical education, including support for training as FertilityCare Practitioners through the Creighton Model System.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes annual White Mass and related faith events for healthcare professionalsHosts an annual White Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart under the patronage of St. Luke, followed by a reception, to support Catholic identity among healthcare professionals; this includes recurring participation in liturgical events such as a Mass of Healing for families affected by miscarriage and infant loss.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$785
Contributions & grants$506%
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expenses
Total expenses$940
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balance sheet
Total assets$3K
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Net assets$3K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -13.7%
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Agathon Institute Partner — Collaborates with or promotes the educational offerings of the Agathon Institute.
- Agathon Institute Partner — Partner organization providing formation for men and women pursuing integrity and excellence.
- Bishop Bonnici Partner — Participated in the FLG Summer Soiree as a guest.
- Catholic Charities Community Services Partner — Partner providing support to persons with disabilities and those facing health challenges in the Rochester area.
- Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance Partner — Partner alliance advocating for health care aligned with Catholic moral teaching.
- CompassCare Partner — Partner offering reproductive and sexual health services in Rochester and Buffalo.
- Diocese of Rochester Government — Partnered on the "Catholic Conversations – Death with True Dignity" event.
- Elizabeth Ministry Partner — Collaborates to provide support for families experiencing miscarriage and infant loss, including co-organizing the Mass of Healing.
- Elizabeth Ministry Partner — Partner outreach supporting women and families after pregnancy loss.
- FACTS (Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science) Partner — Collaborated on a public educational talk about fertility awareness as the fifth vital sign.
- FertilityCare Center of Rochester Partner — Partner offering Creighton Model System fertility care education in Rochester.
- Focus Pregnancy Help Center Partner — Partner organization providing life-affirming support to women considering abortion.
- Joseph Ukpo Hospitals and Research Institutes (JUHRI) Partner — International partner bringing medical care to underserved communities in Nigeria.
- Life_ROC_ Partner — Partner organization building a culture of life through education, prayer, and advocacy.
- Mothers of Lu Partner — Partner group of mothers praying for increased vocations to priesthood and religious life.
- Mt. Carmel House Partner — Partner organization providing end-of-life comfort care in Hilton, NY.
- Mt. Carmel House Partner — Partnered to host the "Catholic Conversations – Death with True Dignity" event.
- Mt. Carmel House Comfort Care Home Partner — Cosponsored the Catholic Conversations conference on end-of-life care.
- MyCatholicDoctor Partner — Partner providing nationwide Catholic telehealth services; includes Finger Lakes Guild board members.
- National Association of Catholic Nurses, USA Partner — Partner organization supporting Catholic nurses in faith-based patient care.
- National Catholic Bioethics Center Partner — Partner offering bioethics education and guidance aligned with Catholic teaching.
- National Catholic Bioethics Center Partner — Provides real-time bioethics consultation services referenced by the Finger Lakes Guild for addressing challenges in Catholic medical practice.
- Restore Hope: A Faith-Based Infertility Support Group Partner — Partner group offering faith-based support for infertility, meeting monthly in Rochester, NY.
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, New York Government — Designated tax-exempt organization through affiliation with the Diocese.
- Saint Michael’s Family Protection Institute Partner — Partner promoting human flourishing and healing based on Catholic principles.
- Society of Catholic Scientists, Rochester Chapter Partner — Partner organization promoting dialogue between science and faith.
- St. Bernard's Partner — Hosts the Guild's annual evening lecture on medical ethics.
- St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry Partner — Co-sponsors public talks on ethical issues in end-of-life care.
- St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry Partner — Cosponsored the Catholic Conversations conference on end-of-life care.
- St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry Partner — Hosted multiple events including panel discussions, journal clubs, and conferences on medical ethics and Catholic teaching.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Ethics-Driven Professional Formationmethodology: professional fellowship and ethical formationBy combining peer fellowship, journal club discussions, and faith-based liturgical events, the organization strengthens the ethical and spiritual resilience of Catholic healthcare professionals because shared religious identity and structured moral reflection produce sustained commitment to controversial or demanding positions in medical practice.
- Faith-Based Education for Mission Advancementmethodology: faith-based educationThrough lectures, high school programming, and public events on topics like end-of-life decisions, the organization advances its mission by cultivating spiritually informed medical perspectives because early and repeated exposure to Catholic bioethics is believed to shape long-term professional behavior and public understanding.
- Faith-Integrated Medical Ethicsmethodology: faith-integration-in-medicineBy grounding medical practice in Catholic moral teaching and the Catechism, the organization evaluates clinical issues such as end-of-life care and organ donation to ensure life-affirming, ethically coherent care because adherence to religious doctrine is believed to uphold intrinsic human dignity and moral truth.