# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bioethics Day of Recollection - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Education, conversation and spirituality helping Catholic young adults understand the Church’s teachings on bioethics and the human person.About this EventDays of Recollection on Bioethics and the Human Person:Artificial Reproduction, Culture, and SocietyAbout the ProgramThis Day of Recollection series blends education, conversation and spirituality helping Catholic young adults understand the Church’s teachings on bioethics and the human. Join us for this Day of Recollection to discuss how artificial reproductive technologies—especially in vitro fertilization—shape modern culture and influence our understanding of human dignity. The series will continue in 2026 with two Days of Recollection on scientific experimentation on the embryo and the ethics of medical treatments based on this research.Participants will:Learn the current state of artificial reproduction in the United States and abroadReflect on Catholic bioethical teaching and St. John Paul II’s vision of the human person.Have conversations about a range of topics related to artificial reproduction and Christian faith“A given culture reveals its overall understanding of life through the choices it makes in production and consumption.”—Pope John Paul II, Centesimus Annus, 36.What are we telling ourselves when our society produces embryos technologically?When: January 17, 2026 9:30AM-3:00PMSchedule9:30 AM – Doors Open • Packet Pickup • Refreshments10:00–10:10 AM – Welcome & Introduction Dr. Ijeoma Uzoma: How the idea for this event began10:15–10:45 AM – Dr. Stacy Trasancos — “IVF … What’s the Problem?”10:50–11:20 AM – Conversation Stations11:25-11:55 AM – Dr. Grattan Brown, STD: “St. John Paul II, the Body, and Biotechnology”12:00 PM – Mass12:45 – 1:25PM – Lunch1:30PM -2:00 PM – Dr. Ijeoma Uzoma: “International Assisted Reproductive Technology—Practices Outside the USA”2:05-2:45 PM – Conversation Stations2:50-3:00 PM – Event closing3:00 PM Optional Hour of Mercy — or explore Exhibit(s)5:00 PM Shrine closesThe event is open to the public but requires registration. The $15 registration fee includes lunch and refreshments.About the presentersStacy Trasancos, Ph.D. is a chemist and author of five books on the integration of science and theology, including IVF Is Not The Way. She is working on a Ph.D. in philosophy and is a Fellow at the Word on Fire Institute.Ijeoma Uzoma, Ph.D. is a molecular geneticist and an Assistant Professor at the the University of Nigeria Nsukka. She has taught biology, bioethics, hematology and immunology for 10 years and has over 18 publications in high impact journals including Nature Human Behaviour, Nature Climate Change and Scientific Data.Grattan Brown, S.T.D. is a theologian, bioethicist, and the Director of Mission & Ministry at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. He has taught bioethics for 20 years, served on hospital and research ethics committees and published in a variety of peer-reviewed and popular journals.About Conversation StationsIn Conversation Stations, participants walk to one or more stations to discuss topics related to artificial reproduction, including the fear and suffering related to infertility, the ethics of artificial reproduction, and what the Scripture can teach about these topics. The dialogue is respectful but probing, an opportunity to raise and wrestle with difficult questions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/bioethics-day-of-recollection/100001977101474733 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Saint John Paul II National Shrine - **lat**: 38.937784 - **long**: -77.00488000000001 - **full address**: Saint John Paul II National Shrine, 3900 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bioethics Day of Recollection - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c9b835c0b738db45a10afb8b3d4f8adccb87bff52845cba7f66b4e863e9335c5-rimg-w1200-h592-dcf1f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1765354781 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bioethics Day of Recollection being held? - **A:** Bioethics Day of Recollection takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Saint John Paul II National Shrine, 3900 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Bioethics Day of Recollection? - **A:** Tickets for Bioethics Day of Recollection are priced at USD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPUSD 15AvailableDonation to the ShrineFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Bioethics Day of Recollection? - **A:** Bioethics Day of Recollection is organized by Saint John Paul II National Shrine. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bioethics Day of Recollection is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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