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Don't Miss Star-Studded Divine Mercy Preview Show & Mass on EWTN

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

IRONDALE, Ala., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're an NFL fan, you know the name Elvis Grbac, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. You also know the name Ben Steele, who played for six NFL teams including the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers, and is currently assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals. And if you're Catholic, you almost surely know Mark Wahlberg's brother Jim Wahlberg, either by name or by his work as executive producer of "Mother Teresa: No Greater Love."

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  • Live From the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass.
  • All of these men have gone on to do some incredible work in the Catholic Church and all will be featured live on EWTN's Divine Mercy Sunday's Preview Show, which airs at Noon ET, Sunday, April 7.
  • In addition to the events above, EWTN will feature a Divine Mercy Celebration from the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania at 10 a.m.
  • That Celebration also includes a preview show and Mass, where you undoubtedly will see the original painting of the Divine Mercy.

PRECISIO BIOTIX TO PRESENT AT BIOTECH SHOWCASE™ 2024 and BFC GLOBAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE

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Friday, January 5, 2024

DOVER, Del., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Precisio Biotix today announced that it is presenting at both the BFC Global Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase™ 2024.

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  • DOVER, Del., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Precisio Biotix today announced that it is presenting at both the BFC Global Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase™ 2024.
  • Mark Engel, Chairman and CEO will be presenting at both events: the BFC Global Healthcare Conference on January 7, 2024 at 4:00PM at the St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco, and the Biotech Showcase on January 8, 2024 at 3:15PM in the Franciscan C (Ballroom Level), Hilton Hotel, San Francisco.
  • Precisio Biotix creates novel lower cost precision biological antibacterials with a focus on lung and skin infections.
  • Mark stated that he is delighted to be presenting at these events since, "Precisio has made considerable progress in 2023.

Date and Time Announced for First Wave BioPharma CEO James Sapirstein’s Presentation at the 2023 BIO Investor Forum

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ: FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that Chairman, President, and CEO of First Wave BioPharma James Sapirstein’s presentation at the 2023 BIO Investor Forum will take place at 11:15 a.m. PDT on October 17, 2023 in the Franciscan B Room at the Hilton San Francisco.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ: FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that Chairman, President, and CEO of First Wave BioPharma James Sapirstein’s presentation at the 2023 BIO Investor Forum will take place at 11:15 a.m. PDT on October 17, 2023 in the Franciscan B Room at the Hilton San Francisco.
  • In addition to the presentation, members of the First Wave BioPharma management team will conduct one-on-one meetings with registered investors at the conference, showcasing the company’s business and clinical development strategy, recent corporate achievements, and anticipated milestones.
  • Details of the presentation are as follows:

YDS Pharmatech, Inc. CEO to Highlight AI Advancements in Designing New Drug Modalities at Bio Investor Forum on October 17th

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Monday, October 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YDS Pharmatech, Inc., a pioneering innovator at a transformative juncture in applying AI to drug discovery, announces its participation in this year's Bio Investor Forum.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YDS Pharmatech, Inc., a pioneering innovator at a transformative juncture in applying AI to drug discovery, announces its participation in this year's Bio Investor Forum.
  • She will delve into the significant strides YDS Pharmatech has made in leveraging the power of AI for designing new therapeutics modalities.
  • "At YDS, we've seamlessly integrated the capabilities of generative AI models and transformer-based models into our approach," Dr. Xing Che commented.
  • Participants at the Bio Investor Forum are cordially invited to attend Dr. Xing Che's presentation for an in-depth exploration of the transformative potential of AI in drug discovery and YDS Pharmatech's contributions.

Pushpay’s Annual State of Church Tech Report Shows Refined Use of Ministry Tools Among Catholic Churches

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Monday, April 3, 2023

“As leaders in the Catholic Church, we are living in an unparalleled time of change and challenge,” said Fr.

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  • “As leaders in the Catholic Church, we are living in an unparalleled time of change and challenge,” said Fr.
  • The average number of digital tools used by parishes decreased significantly since 2021—from 7.9 to 6.5 tools.
  • Looking ahead, church management and donor management software were chosen as the top ministry tools for the future.
  • The release of the Catholic State of Church Tech report comes on the heels of several recent product innovations and enhancements to ParishStaq , Pushpay’s purpose-built technology suite for parishes and dioceses.

Journalism Conference to Confront Challenges of a Post-Truth World

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

IRONDALE, Ala., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- How can journalists committed to truth thrive in a polarized world drowning in propaganda and hostility? That will be the focus of the Journalism in a Post-Truth World Conference, March 10-11, 2023, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

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  • That will be the focus of the Journalism in a Post-Truth World Conference, March 10-11, 2023, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
    Co-sponsored by EWTN News and Franciscan University of Steubenville, the event will discuss the state of modern journalism and challenges of media ethics, bias, and covering the Catholic Church.
  • EWTN News is pleased to partner with Franciscan University in presenting this conference.
  • "I'm grateful to EWTN News for collaborating with us on this timely and important conference," Father Pivonka added.
  • Those who cannot attend in person may register for the livestream or view recordings after the conference.

NWN Carousel Powers Whydah Pirate Museum Virtual Laboratory for Franciscan Children’s Patients

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Monday, August 15, 2022

NWN Carousel , the leading integrated cloud communications service provider, announced today a partnership with Franciscan Childrens and The Whydah Pirate Museum to provide the excitement of a virtual sea-lab to children and teens at Franciscan Childrens inpatient behavioral health units.

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  • NWN Carousel , the leading integrated cloud communications service provider, announced today a partnership with Franciscan Childrens and The Whydah Pirate Museum to provide the excitement of a virtual sea-lab to children and teens at Franciscan Childrens inpatient behavioral health units.
  • The museum contains a walk-through partial replica of the Whydah Galley, an abundance of authentic pirate treasure and artifacts dating back hundreds of years, and the Whydah SeaLab and Learning Center, the museums onsite conservation laboratory.
  • Our deepest thanks to the Whydah Pirate Museum and NWN Carousel for making this possible.
  • Were proud to provide this portal for young patients receiving care at Franciscan Childrens to learn and participate in this important archeological mission, said Andrew Gilman, CMO, NWN Carousel.

Gary Brookman of Miner Family Winery Announces Retirement

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

OAKVILLE, Calif., June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gary Brookman of Miner Family Winery Announces Retirement

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  • After 25 years at the helm of Miner Family Winery's winemaking program, Gary Brookman, Director of Winemaking is retiring.
  • After 25 years at the helm of Miner Family Winery's winemaking program, Gary Brookman, Director of Winemaking is retiring.
  • In addition to the Miner brand, Gary has had his own label called Brookman Wines for the past 19 years.
  • About Miner Family Winery: Miner Family Winery is a dynamic family-owned winery tucked into the eastern hills of Oakville within the heart of Napa Valley.

Franciscan Health Achieves Center of Excellence Status for Cardio-Oncology Care

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Monday, January 31, 2022

The International Cardio-Oncology Society has named Franciscan Health as a Gold Center of Excellence for its cardio-oncology program.

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  • The International Cardio-Oncology Society has named Franciscan Health as a Gold Center of Excellence for its cardio-oncology program.
  • According to the society, 19 programs across the globe have earned its center of excellence status.
  • Of those, 15, including Franciscan Health, have received the gold status, its top recognition.
  • This Gold Center of Excellence status is a testament to the hard work of our outstanding cardiology, oncology, and Franciscan administrative teams, said cardiologist and medical director Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD .

St. Francis College and Cerberus Launch New Partnership to Expand Student Opportunities

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Monday, November 1, 2021

St. Francis College and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus) today announced a new partnership that provides personal development and professional opportunities for students.

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  • St. Francis College and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus) today announced a new partnership that provides personal development and professional opportunities for students.
  • The Cerberus and St. Francis College partnership will empower students by providing broader access to information, skills, and opportunities.
  • Cerberus is establishing and funding St. Francis Colleges new Transformative Technology Lab, which will offer important skills training in software and technology applications.
  • St. Francis College has a long and proud tradition of supporting students in finding their calling and successfully pursuing their academic and professional goals, and this partnership with Cerberus helps us further that commitment, said St. Francis College President Miguel Martinez-Saenz, Ph.D.