Pastoral care services

Our Pastoral Care Department

Health is shaped not only by physical factors, but also by the spiritual and emotional aspects of our lives. To support our philosophy of whole-person care, we offer spiritual and religious services through our Pastoral Care Department. 

Our chaplains are Board Certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains and are always available throughout our hospitals during the work week, Monday through Friday. An on-duty chaplain is available evenings, weekends and holidays. In addition, chapels and meditation areas are available at our hospitals and are open 24 hours a day for prayer and meditation.

When to contact a chaplain

Our chaplains are here to offer a listening ear no matter what your religious beliefs or faith may be. We encourage you to reach out to us:

• In crisis situations
• During times of emotional stress/spiritual distress
• When you are lonely or anxious
• When you want to receive sacraments, scripture or prayer
• When awaiting surgery,diagnosisor prognosis
• At times of loss or grief
• When recovery is in jeopardy
• When you need information or instructions on spiritual/religious issues
• When you need help in arranging a visit by a Catholic lay Eucharistic minister, a rabbi, or your own clergy or faith group representative
• If you want to talk to a spiritual advisor about advance directives