“Advancing the well-being of individuals and communities where healthcare meets the human spirit.”

Chaplaincy

• • Providing full-time professional chaplaincy to Stroger Hospital
  • Part-time chaplaincy to the CORE Center of Cook County—patients and staff
  • Operation Bear Hug
  • Sponsoring community-based Clinical Pastoral Education courses

Education

• • Spiritual Care Visitors Program
  • Outreach to West-side pastors in partnership with ALIVE! project
  • Continuing education for alumnae
  • Clinical Pastoral Education faculty at RUSH University Medical Center

Wellness, Prevention and Spirituality: 

• • Providing self –care opportunities for medical staff in the Illinois Medical District
  • Presenting Advanced Care Directives workshops to diocesan, synod, community groups
  • Hosting support groups for those who have lost family members to gun violence
  • Providing a welcoming space for AA, Bereavement Groups, CPE classes