In January, 2001, Kathy and her husband, Larry, had four children and a lot of trouble.  Not with their family size, but in finding an OB/GYN who would not pressure her to use artificial birth control when they were very satisfied regulating their family size with natural family planning.

“I was inspired by the Holy Spirit with a practical plan to find a doctor who would not prescribe artificial birth control and would support and teach natural family planning,” Kathy says.  “If I gathered a list of women who were like-minded, our numbers might convince a physician to convert his existing practice or attract a new doctor to the area.”

A local Catholic newspaper and a pro-life organization newsletter ran stories about Kathy's efforts.  One hundred fifty local women signed up.

For the next two years, Kathy looked for a doctor.  One organization referred her to Sister Theresa Angela, founder of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary in Rahway, New Jersey, who was also looking for a non-contraceptive doctor.  She and Kathy met in early 2003.

“So, have you asked for the blessing of your Bishop?” asked Sister Theresa, in one sentence giving Kathy's efforts new direction.  Kathy applied for an appointment with the bishop and met first with another official of the Church, himself an OB/GYN, who suggested the database of potential patients should have 2000 names to represent a viable practice.

At the end of September, 2003, Kathy met with the Bishop, received his blessing on the project, and permission to approach individual parishes to collect the names of interested women.

Aided by the generosity of private donors, Kathy continues to collect the names of potential patients for a non contraceptive OB/GYN practice.

“Once a practice is established in this area, I'm confident that women will recognize the health benefits, and the demand for Pro-Health practices will far exceed the supply.  We've already seen it happen at the Tepeyac Family Center in Fairfax, Virginia, and many other places throughout the U.S.”