Media Center

Mission Doctors Association is the only organization in the United States that exclusively trains, sends and supports Catholic doctors and their families to serve people of all faiths at mission hospitals and clinics around the world.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Jessica Franks
Program and Development Associate
Direct:  (213) 368-1872
Mobile: (626) 622-2456
Email:  jessica@missiondoctors.org

Mission Doctors in the News

The Tidings published an article on the recent White Mass in Los Angeles, and Mission Doctors Association’s Catholic Doctor of the Year; Dr. Peter Daly. Click here to read this article.

Mission Doctors Association Commemorates World AIDS Day
Asking Catholics to mark World AIDS day by sending a Mission Doctor a prayer card. LOS ANGELES, CA (November 30, 2011) – December 1, World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for members of the global community to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed and …

Outstanding Catholic Doctor to be Honored with National Award
“World of Difference” Award to be presented October 16, 2011 LOS ANGELES, CA (September 20, 2011) – Mission Doctors Association will recognize the work of Peter J. Daly, M.D. of St. Paul, MN, as the 2011 Catholic Doctor of the Year, with the “World of Difference Award”, …

National Deadline Extended: Get Your Nomination Forms in Today!
Mission Doctors Association announces the extension of the Nomination deadline for the Catholic Doctor of the Year Award to June 15. Los Angeles, CA (May 13, 2011) – Mission Doctors Association (MDA) has extended the deadline for nominations for the Catholic Doctor of …

Mission Doctors Association Commemorates World Health Day with the One Million Patients Project
Catholics can make a difference for patients around the world, this World Health Day. LOS ANGELES, CA (April 7, 2011) – World Health Day each year provides an opportunity for members of the global community to consider the health and medical needs of people around the …

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2011 Catholic Doctor of the Year Award
Outstanding Catholic Doctor to be honored with Annual “World of Difference” Award LOS ANGELES, CA (March 29, 2011) – Mission Doctors Association (MDA) is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Catholic Doctor of the Year. The award recipient will be chosen from …

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Loretta Stoughton to be Honored with First Annual Msgr. Anthony Brouwers Award
Inaugural Msgr. Anthony Brouwers Award to be presented February 6, 2010 LOS ANGELES, CA (January 4, 2010) – Mission Doctors Association will recognize the work of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Loretta Stoughton with the first annual Monsignor Anthony Brouwers Award to be …

Newlyweds Celebrate Christmas in Uganda Serving with Mission Doctors Experiencing the Presence of Christ
Los Angeles, CA (December 14, 2009) – Newlyweds Dr. Mark and Mrs. Sheila Bisanzo will spend Christmas far from their home this year. While their family and friends are buying gifts, trimming trees and making preparations for family gatherings, the Bisanzo’s recognize that …

Catholic Doctors are Making a World of Difference
2008 Retreat / Seminar for Catholic Doctors Interested in International Service LOS ANGELES, CA (DECEMBER 13, 2007) – Mission Doctors Association (MDA) will hold the 2008 Retreat / Seminar for Catholic doctors considering short-term international mission work, March 7 – …

Celebrating & Supporting Mission Doctors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Catholic PRWire MDA Benefit Sponsors Mission Doctors For more than 40 years, a group of dedicated women in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has made it possible for Catholic doctors and their families to serve the poor at mission hospitals …