Spiritual Care

What is Spiritual Care?

Spiritual care is an aspect of health care that supports the inner person (spirit/soul) to help deal with the health challenges that you or your loved one is facing. This may include concerns or questions about personal meaning, purpose, legacy, hope and faith. We are committed to providing compassionate care that respects the beliefs and needs of each person.

The Spiritual Care team offers the support of highly trained chaplains for patients, their families, and caregivers during the unique challenges, uncertainties, and crises of hospitalizations. In whatever way you define your spirituality, our multi-faith staff is always ready to meet your emotional and faith-related needs, regardless of your religious denomination or faith tradition with sensitive, respectful, and inclusive responses as you seek healing.

We minister as a team of Chaplains, Eucharistic Ministers and volunteers, caring for others in a spirit of prayer and discernment. Our ministry is enhanced by fostering professional relationships with all members of the patient care team, thereby assuring a well-rounded, holistic approach to the patient’s care. We give priority to referrals for spiritual care generated from patients, families, staff and volunteers.

When to call a Chaplain

Staff: Please submit a Spiritual Care consult whenever a patient, or family member may benefit from spiritual or emotional support.

-When a patient is experiencing anxiety or fear related to surgery, therapy, or a medical procedure.
-When patients or families are in need of comfort, reassurance, or a listening presence.
-When a patient is not responding to medical treatment and additional emotional or spiritual support may be helpful.
-When patients or families are facing complex or difficult healthcare decisions.
-When illness brings significant changes to a patient’s way of life or sense of identity.
-When a patient is living with a serious, long-term, or terminal illness.
-When a patient is nearing the end of life or actively dying.
-When a patient is admitted under traumatic or emergency circumstances.
-When a death has occurred and support is needed for family, loved ones, or staff.
-When colleagues or care providers are experiencing stress, moral distress, or difficulty related to a particular case or situation.

Spiritual Care Office Hours

Sunday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Office Phone: (315) 448-5116

Note: For end-of-life and urgent matters after hours, please contact the Nurse Administrator.

Holy Mass

Sunday – Wednesday at 1:00 PM