Chaplaincy
“The ministry is excellent and effective.” – Village resident
“Thank you for giving strength to my soul.” – Village resident
Onsite Chaplains with the support of pastoral interns and volunteers provide a hope-filled and compassionate presence to residents, guests and staff through a variety of spiritual services. Bible study, men’s and women’s groups, one-on-one visits, retreats and meditation, Catholic and interfaith services, and memorial services are conducted by volunteers, interns and staff on a regular basis.
Impact:
Village chaplains make contact with over 95% of all Village residents.
70% of clients using Chaplaincy services report increased coping skills as a result of the help they received.