Charles E. Bouchard

Fr. Bouchard is Senior Director of Theology and ethics at the Catholic Health Association.  He preaches and lectures regularly and recently edited a collection of essays on theology and Catholic health care entitled Incarnate Grace (CHA, 2017).

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Voters enter the John Bailey Room at St. Francis Xavier Church in Washington Nov. 8, 2016. (CNS/Tyler Orsburn)

Do the Trump tradeoffs jeopardize fundamental aspects of our faith?

Commentary: A well-intentioned voter could overlook Trump's limitations and still judge him to be the best candidate, all things considered. But such a choice may run counter to several deeply held Catholic views.

People wearing protective gear wait in line to be tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19) outside Elmhurst Hospital Center in the Queens borough of New York City March 25. (CNS/Reuters/Stefan Jeremiah)

Spirituality for a time of scarcity

Commentary: The need for sacrifices is just beginning to emerge. Shortages of equipment, medications and even personnel will force us to ration care. How should we as Christians think about this spiritually?

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