Join Us for ‘Dying with Dignity’ Seminar on October 29

St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes will host a free seminar, “Dying with Dignity: Rites and Responsibilities,” on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Subiaco Room at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center.

The free seminar is open to all and will feature information on Catholic advanced directives, funeral options and expressions, and estate planning.

Speaking on advanced directives will be Cheryl Bruner, an attorney with the Louisville law firm of Pitt and Emison. Cheryl concentrates her law practice in estate planning and elder law. She prepares revocable living trusts, wills, irrevocable asset protection trusts, power of attorney (financial and medical surrogacy), and advanced directives/living wills. Her practice includes counseling individuals on the various ways to accomplish their charitable goals, both during life and upon their passing. 

Cheryl obtained her law degree from the Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville (J.D. 1995). She is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her bar memberships include Elder Counsel, Wealth Counsel, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the Louisville Bar Association. She and her husband are members of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Louisville.

Also speaking will be Jolinda Moore, executive director of the Office of Stewardship and Development with the Catholic Community Foundation in Indianapolis, on Catholic planned giving; and Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, who will outline various funeral expressions and what to consider for advance funeral planning.

Join us for this information-only session on the basics of funeral and estate planning and considerations for leaving a Catholic legacy. We'll explore ways to bring peace, protection, and purpose to some of life's biggest decisions. The event is presented by St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes and the Archdiocese’s Catholic Community Foundation.