The Catholic church views blood and organ donation as an act of charity, fraternal love and self sacrifice. Transplants are ethically and morally acceptable to the Vatican. Pope John Paul II stated, "The Catholic Church would promote the fact that there is a need for organ donors and that Christians should accept this as a "challenge to their generosity and fraternal love" so long as ethical principles are followed."
The need for Blood and Blood products rise due to:
Each year a group of parishioners organize and volunteer to participate in up to four Blood Drives that are held at St. Thomas More.
To donate first register as a donor on the We Are Blood website:
We Are Blood: Drawn together since 1951.
https://weareblood.org
You may then schedule your appointment. We Are Blood services over 40 hospitals and medical facilities in the 10 county area in Central Texas. All donations are utilized locally. Also, if you would like to find out about volunteer opportunities click on Ways to Help.
Dates & Locations for STM Blood Drives in 2025:
Date | 2/3 | 4/5 | 6/14 | 8/23 | 11/15 |
Appointments | 29 | 30 | |||
Whole Blood Donations | 28 | 26 | |||
Double Red Donations | 2 - | 2 | |||
Total Donations | 32 | 30 |
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If you have a need for Blood or Blood Products not covered by insurance...OR
If you would like to volunteer to help in future Blood Drives...OR
If you have questions regarding the Blood Drive Ministry...OR