Lord Jesus,

You who faithfully visit and fulfill with your Presence
the Church and the history of men;
You who in the miraculous Sacrament of your Body and Blood
render us participants in divine Life
and allow us a foretaste of the joy of eternal Life;
We adore and bless you.

The term “bioethics” incorporates the Greek work for “life” (bio) and it refers to the study and regulation of the moral, legal, social and philosophical aspects of life—especially of human life.

Bioethics also includes the multi-disciplinary (including the contributions of law, literature, theology and social science) but often controversial responses to the ethical practice of healthcare, science and technology as these effect individuals, professions, family relationships, institutions and even nations.

The Catholic Women’s League of Australia has a long history of activism and interest in the often complex and demanding world of bioethics. The CWLA seeks to bring to all its research and involvement with the thorny life issues, the wisdom and clarity of the Christian intellectual tradition along with the creative and healing light of the Gospel.

Bioethics issues which are of concern to the CWLA include reproductive technologies, euthanasia, abortion, contraception, quality of life and clinical decision making, organ donation, stem cell research, genetic screening, just healthcare allocation and, the rights and dignity of women, the unborn, the disabled and the elderly.