Bishop Braxton of Belleville (IL) diocese

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Does anyone know of Bishop Braxton's track record with NFP? I think he was formerly a bishop in Louisiana.

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Dear Drew,

I do not know his track record with NFP. However, I can tell you (being in the diocese next door and across the river) that I had a lot of trouble locating any NFP information in the diocese. I went to the diocesan web site first. I ended up writing a letter to all the priests in the parishes as I was recruiting NFP couples for a research study. This turned up a few couples from those pastors who put the notice in the bulletin. I do not think there has been a diocesan coordinator--but I could be wrong on that. I was just not able to locate anyone.

Bishop Braxton was in my diocese prior to going to Louisiana. He is very formal. I believe him to be a very devout man and an excellent homilist. He was well known for his desire that Confirmation mean something to the children and not just a ritual that you do because you are in eighth grade. I hope you are able to get some results...

Lee BarronDrew wrote:

Does anyone know of Bishop Braxton's track record with NFP? I think he was formerly a bishop in Louisiana.

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The reason I'm asking is we are contemplating a move to that area and my wife is an NFP only

family physician. We were wondering whether the diocese was active in that area. I came up with the same lack-luster results as you did. I did speak to the only teaching couple in the diocese the Inserra's. The wife Sue was very pleasant and helpful.

We've been trying to find a place for my wife Dawn to start/join a practice near the St. Louis area. Is that where you're from? I'm also interested to know what your research project is about.

Drew Lee Barron wrote:

Dear Drew,

I do not know his track record with NFP. However, I can tell you (being in the diocese next door and across the river) that I had a lot of trouble locating any NFP information in the diocese. I went to the diocesan web site first. I ended up writing a letter to all the priests in the parishes as I was recruiting NFP couples for a research study. This turned up a few couples from those pastors who put the notice in the bulletin. I do not think there has been a diocesan coordinator--but I could be wrong on that. I was just not able to locate anyone.

Bishop Braxton was in my diocese prior to going to Louisiana. He is very formal. I believe him to be a very devout man and an excellent homilist. He was well known for his desire that Confirmation mean something to the children and not just a ritual that you do because you are in eighth grade. I hope you are able to get some results...

Lee BarronDrew wrote:

Does anyone know of Bishop Braxton's track record with NFP? I think he was formerly a bishop in Louisiana.

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Drew:

Archbishop Burke (St. Louis) is a very strong pro-life bishop. Though I have no specific information on his NFP stance or what is available there, you might start by contacting the chancery and asking about their pro-life doctor situation in the area. They are usually aware of them at the very least and could give her some good leads.

Rhonda Horner-Bohaty

Nebraska Catholic Conference

BTW: My daughter is a soph pre-med student at Wash U in St. Louis (neurobiology/psych). For my own peace of mind, it would be nice to have access to a pro-life family physician in the area and NOT have to rely on the contraceptive-heavy culture of the college clinic (although she is impervious to such nonsense and has counseled high school students and college students on the dangers of contractive use and pre-marital sex thanks to the college FOCUS students who visit our parish in Lincoln every summer to fundraise). Please let me know if your wife gets settled in the St. Louis area, especially if she has any expertise in the allergy, chronic sinus problems that are endemic to the St. Louis area. The headaches associated with her sinus problems makes it tough to study sometimes and she could use the help!

Re: Bishop Braxton of Belleville (IL) diocese

The reason I'm asking is we are contemplating a move to that area and my wife is an NFP only

family physician. We were wondering whether the diocese was active in that area. I came up with the same lack-luster results as you did. I did speak to the only teaching couple in the diocese the Inserra's. The wife Sue was very pleasant and helpful.

We've been trying to find a place for my wife Dawn to start/join a practice near the St. Louis area. Is that where you're from? I'm also interested to know what your research project is about.

Drew Lee Barron wrote:

Dear Drew,

I do not know his track record with NFP. However, I can tell you (being in the diocese next door and across the river) that I had a lot of trouble locating any NFP information in the diocese. I went to the diocesan web site first. I ended up writing a letter to all the priests in the parishes as I was recruiting NFP couples for a research study. This turned up a few couples from those pastors who put the notice in the bulletin. I do not think there has been a diocesan coordinator--but I could be wrong on that. I was just not able to locate anyone.

Bishop Braxton was in my diocese prior to going to Louisiana. He is very formal. I believe him to be a very devout man and an excellent homilist. He was well known for his desire that Confirmation mean something to the children and not just a ritual that you do because you are in eighth grade. I hope you are able to get some results...

Lee BarronDrew wrote:

Does anyone know of Bishop Braxton's track record with NFP? I think he was formerly a bishop in Louisiana.

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Drew:

Didn't occur to me until after my last post, but I am group moderator for the national Pro Life Directors Yahoo group and as such have the e-mail addresses at my fingertips here. You could forward this question directly to Molly Corcoran Kertz, Director of the Pro Life Office in the Archdiocese of St. Louis... mkertz@...

Rhonda Horner-Bohaty

Re: Bishop Braxton of Belleville (IL) diocese

The reason I'm asking is we are contemplating a move to that area and my wife is an NFP only

family physician. We were wondering whether the diocese was active in that area. I came up with the same lack-luster results as you did. I did speak to the only teaching couple in the diocese the Inserra's. The wife Sue was very pleasant and helpful.

We've been trying to find a place for my wife Dawn to start/join a practice near the St. Louis area. Is that where you're from? I'm also interested to know what your research project is about.

Drew Lee Barron wrote:

Dear Drew,

I do not know his track record with NFP. However, I can tell you (being in the diocese next door and across the river) that I had a lot of trouble locating any NFP information in the diocese. I went to the diocesan web site first. I ended up writing a letter to all the priests in the parishes as I was recruiting NFP couples for a research study. This turned up a few couples from those pastors who put the notice in the bulletin. I do not think there has been a diocesan coordinator--but I could be wrong on that. I was just not able to locate anyone.

Bishop Braxton was in my diocese prior to going to Louisiana. He is very formal. I believe him to be a very devout man and an excellent homilist. He was well known for his desire that Confirmation mean something to the children and not just a ritual that you do because you are in eighth grade. I hope you are able to get some results...

Lee BarronDrew wrote:

Does anyone know of Bishop Braxton's track record with NFP? I think he was formerly a bishop in Louisiana.

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I just wanted to add about Archbishop Burke in St. Louis. I am in MT and had a couple seek me out because they are getting married in St. Louis this summer. According to this couple, one of the pre-marriage requirements of this diocese is to take an NFP course.

From: Rhonda Horner-Bohaty

Subject: Re: Bishop Braxton of Belleville (IL) diocese

Drew:

Archbishop Burke (St. Louis) is a very strong pro-life bishop. Though I have no specific information on his NFP stance or what is available there,

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Dear Rhonda and all,

I am from St. Louis. We have several NFP only physicians here and 2 nurse practitioners (myself and Schurk). There are Dixon (OB-GYN), Danis (FP), Karrie Hoan (FP), and south of St. Louis in Farmington another FP (Rusty Ramos). These have all completed the CrM medical consultant course as have the 2 NPs. There are assorted other docs who do not do "women's health" but support NFP. And yes, we do require the NFP Introductory session for all engaged couples. And like any other diocese we have had our share of couples who are cohabiting and contracepting that don't sign up but we are at least planting seeds. Our marriage prep program lit (which is for sale through the Family and Laity office) is very pro-NFP.

Lee Barron

Family Nurse Practitioner

St Louis UniversityRhonda Horner-Bohaty wrote:

Drew:

Didn't occur to me until after my last post, but I am group moderator for the national Pro Life Directors Yahoo group and as such have the e-mail addresses at my fingertips here. You could forward this question directly to Molly Corcoran Kertz, Director of the Pro Life Office in the Archdiocese of St. Louis... mkertz@...

Rhonda Horner-Bohaty

Re: Bishop Braxton of Belleville (IL) diocese

The reason I'm asking is we are contemplating a move to that area and my wife is an NFP only

family physician. We were wondering whether the diocese was active in that area. I came up with the same lack-luster results as you did. I did speak to the only teaching couple in the diocese the Inserra's. The wife Sue was very pleasant and helpful.

We've been trying to find a place for my wife Dawn to start/join a practice near the St. Louis area. Is that where you're from? I'm also interested to know what your research project is about.

Drew Lee Barron wrote:

Dear Drew,

I do not know his track record with NFP. However, I can tell you (being in the diocese next door and across the river) that I had a lot of trouble locating any NFP information in the diocese. I went to the diocesan web site first. I ended up writing a letter to all the priests in the parishes as I was recruiting NFP couples for a research study. This turned up a few couples from those pastors who put the notice in the bulletin. I do not think there has been a diocesan coordinator--but I could be wrong on that. I was just not able to locate anyone.

Bishop Braxton was in my diocese prior to going to Louisiana. He is very formal. I believe him to be a very devout man and an excellent homilist. He was well known for his desire that Confirmation mean something to the children and not just a ritual that you do because you are in eighth grade. I hope you are able to get some results...

Lee BarronDrew wrote:

Does anyone know of Bishop Braxton's track record with NFP? I think he was formerly a bishop in Louisiana.

Discover Yahoo!Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM & more. Check it out! __________________________________________________

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Archbishop Burke is great and he's also in our book, "A Preachable Message".

Sue Ek

BOMA-USA

Re: Bishop Braxton of Belleville (IL) diocese

Drew:

Archbishop Burke (St. Louis) is a very strong pro-life bishop. Though I have no specific information on his NFP stance or what is available there,

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Yes, he is a wonderful bishop to have! We are quite blessed. Actually, our policy of mandatory attendance at the NFP intro as marriage prep came under the leadership of Cardinal Rigali who is now in Philadelphia. He is also a great supporter of NFP! Lee

BOMA - USA wrote:

Archbishop Burke is great and he's also in our book, "A Preachable Message".

Sue Ek

BOMA-USA

Re: Bishop Braxton of Belleville (IL) diocese

Drew:

Archbishop Burke (St. Louis) is a very strong pro-life bishop. Though I have no specific information on his NFP stance or what is available there, __________________________________________________