Pastoral Care Week Recognized October 19-25, 2014

Holzer is proud to recognize October 19-25 as Pastoral Care Week, which celebrates its 30th year anniversary this year. Organizations and institutions throughout the world will recognize the spiritual needs of those we serve and the spiritual care given through professional chaplaincy and pastoral counseling within our communities.

Chaplains, pastoral care counselors, educators and care providers will share in this year’s theme, “Spiritual Well-Being.”

Regardless of spiritual, religious or cultural background, Pastoral Care Week celebrates those who provide spiritual support to others. It is endorsed by the COMISS Network: The Network on Ministries in Specialized Settings, whose members provide care in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons, businesses, industries, long term care facilities, pastoral counseling centers, hospices, military settings, nursing homes, corporations, congregations of sisters, priests and brothers, schools and universities throughout the world.

This year’s theme, “Spiritual Well-Being” refers to supporting and inspiring the spiritual well-being of ourselves and others amid times of both ease and challenge.

Holzer is proud to offer the services of our Chaplaincy Department. Holzer, with the support of Volunteer Chaplains, provides spiritual care services Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Emergency chaplain service is available on-call during non-business hours when needed. The Department of Chaplaincy Services’ mission is to provide exceptional patient and staff spiritual care. As part of the healthcare team, chaplains support patients and staff by providing emotional and spiritual support that is respectful of personal beliefs and cultural diversity.

“We are very appreciative of the dedicated individuals that we are lucky to have as chaplains,” stated Fred Williams, PhD, Director of Chaplaincy Services, Holzer Health System. “As an organization, we are blessed to have a caring team who genuinely places our patients and family members concerns at the center of their care.”

For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering for Holzer, please call 1-855-4-HOLZER or email [email protected].