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Catholic Neonatologist Wins Award for Exemplary Medical Care of Most Fragile, Vulnerable Babies

Photo by Casey Patrick
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, greets honoree Dr. Elvira Parravicini, who is flanked by (at Parravicini’s right) O. Carter Snead, director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and Anthony de Nicola, co-chair of the Executive Advisory Committee of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture.

Notre Dame’s de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture honors Dr. Elvira Parravicini, who tells moms and dads, ‘My mission is to save your baby’s life. But no matter what, I am walking with your baby, you and your family. I will not abandon you.’