Dr. Paul Meyer, a parish-wide Family Practice Medical Doctor, will share a real life example of his work including end of life issues. Hear his holistic -mind, body, and spirit- approach to medicine. Hear how we all can benefit from commitment to community through faith, family, and friends.

Mary Kowal will speak on faith as a bridge. Hear how her faith helped her care for her late husband, Bob. Inspired by the Little Flower, hear how her faith leads her as a volunteer to daily small works of charity.

Mary Kowal will speak on faith as a bridge. Hear her familys inspiring war time faith journey as survivors of the holocaust. She said:”Only through faith did we make it.” Inspired by the Little Flower, hear how her faith leads her as a volunteer to daily small works of charity.

Dr. Mark Cichon, Director of Emergency Medical Services at Loyola University, will tell us his experience in what patients most desire in their last moments on earth. He will share with us a real life story of an end stage cancer patient admitted to his Emergency Department. Hear why he feels humble and grateful for our Park Ridge community and tips any user of an Emergency Department needs to hear.