Scott Hahn Hospitalized, Undergoes Surgery for Five Hernias

Dr. Scott Hahn, theologian, author and Catholic apologist, has undergone a successful surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where a skilled medical team used laparoscopic incisions to access and repair five hernias.

Dr. Hahn posted a personal message on his Facebook page, updating his followers regarding his condition:

A brief update on a very recent development (Jan 2):

Surgery went well. My good friend (and great surgeon), Dr. McKeating (the most admired by all the nurses), managed to find five hernias (not just two), which he accessed by making twelve laparoscopic incisions. Things were a little more complicated than expected. Even so, Doc found a way to make one big fine ‘mesh’ – for all five! Hours later, I was treated to my first ever catheter. Not to be forgotten any time soon, the first couple tries didn’t take, but the third one worked (but NOT like a charm). No big shock, though, for my first stay at a hospital named ‘Mercy’ (yes, for which ‘Pride’ was turned down). But ‘it’s all good’ (“Omnia in bonum” – Rom 8:28). So many other graces also, due in no small measure to all of your prayers, and the resultant superabundance of Divine Mercy. Likewise, Kimberly’s loving presence here all day (and into the wee hours) is a wellspring of deep comfort and good humor. Thanks be to God for my bride!

One other thing: it’s been a real joy, privilege and consolation to pray for you, my beloved family and dear friends, and to offer these rather meager sufferings up to our Lord for your needs and intentions (Col. 1:24). A thousand thanks for all your prayers, especially that I can lose a bad case of the hiccups (not much fun, just cuz they leave me in stitches 

This is not the first medical crisis to beset Dr. Hahn.  He had a problem with diverticulitis in 2010, and his intestine ruptured in 2012, necessitating the removal of 18 inches of his small intestine.

Please pray for Scott Hahn:  that the Lord will bless him with healing and will grant him good health for many years to come, so that he can continue his ministry of teaching, writing and evangelizing.