The St. Joseph's Health Care Society We are a sponsor/owner of Catholic healthcare organizations with a tradition of caring and compassion for all. News and Events Host it for HospiceHave an idea for a community event but don’t know where to start? To make it easy, we developed Host it for Hospice, a community events toolkit that makes planning a breeze! Ottawa Madonna House Mission to closeAfter nearly 50 years serving as a cellphone-free refuge for prayer and silence in the centre of Ottawa, a mission house of the Madonna House Apostolate is closing its doors.Reflective Decision-Making for Our TimesHealth system leaders routinely make complicated decisions daily. Rushing those decisions can prove to be shortsighted, and potentially could have long-term implications!How Can Systems Better Support Catholic Chaplaincy?Connolly Huddleston, the youngest person in a group of health care chaplains, stands out from her peers! Read more to find out why!Maintaining Identify and Inclusivity in Catholic Health CareIn Catholic health care, an ever-changing workforce can present new opportunities to enhance and preserve its identity and culture.Statement for National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThe Catholic health community remains committed to building relationships with Indigenous Peoples that contribute to justice, healing, and reconciliation.Challenges for Sponsorship Today"Sponsorship is a structured relationship through which the sponsor, in the name of the Church, directs and influences a ministry that meets an apostolic need and furthers the mission of Jesus."From Moral Distress to Moral ImaginationWhile moral distress is not a new phenomena for healthcare workers, the reach and impact has been exacerbated by the seeming barrage of concurrent crises witnessed in the last few years. Why a Habit of Discernment Is Crucial for Catholic Health CareThe deliberate process of discernment is being used more often in business settings - read further to find out why!Pope Francis' Historic Visit to Canada - July 24th - 29th, 2022The Holy Father’s pilgrimage will focus on Indigenous healing and reconciliation.If Not Now, Then When? Taking Disability Seriously in BioethicsThe impression of bioethicists as “dangerous” has been a theme in the disability movement for decades. Is it outdated?Science of Compassion in Medicine: 20 Major Claims of 'How Doctors Care' by Dr. Dominic VachonAccumulative empirical evidence continues for the importance of compassionate caring in health careCHAC Virtual Conference May 12-13!"Creating Safe Environments of Care for Indigenous Peoples”Shaping Ministry Formation Across Catholic Health CareThis article delves into the importance of Formation programing for leaders of Catholic Health Care settings.CHAC & SSVP Joint Statement on Affordable HousingThe federal government is re-engaging in affordable housing through Canada’s National Housing Strategy!CHAC Sponsor Board Formation Session - "Telling Our Story" DATE: Thursday March 3, 2022 from 1400-1500h ET.February 11th - World Day of the SickThe Message from Pope Francis for the 30th World Day of the SickDo you want to support the well-being of your community?Applications are now being accepted from interested individuals to join the Society Board of DirectorsHealth Care Systems Work to Reduce Environmental FootprintsThe first rule of medicine is "do no harm." Yet the health care industry itself is a major source of pollution...Feb25The Way of the Healer: A Conversation with Farr Curlin, MD4:00 pmBuilding with MissionIncreasing the availability of affordable and supportive housing for older Canadians is an urgent national challenge. Eck Institute for Global Health launches Global Health Minor in Fall 2023This Fall 2023, Eck Institute will offer a 15-credit Minor in Global Health!Churches, so far, Survive Wildfires!Catholic Churches across BC and Northwest Territories have been spared fire devastation!How Can Systems Better Support Catholic Chaplaincy?For most Catholic health care systems, hiring qualified chaplains who are Catholic is a challenge that has been growing for at least a decade. 2023 Earth Day Webinar - Investing in our Planet!Join CHA and ministry colleagues for an Earth Day Webinar, exploring the 2023 national theme, "Invest in our Planet" - April 13, 2023, 1-2pm ETReflective Decision-Making for Our TimesHealth system leaders routinely make complicated decisions daily. Rushing those decisions can prove to be shortsighted, and potentially could have long-term implications!How Can Systems Better Support Catholic Chaplaincy?Connolly Huddleston, the youngest person in a group of health care chaplains, stands out from her peers! Read more to find out why!Pope Francis' Message for the 31st World Day of the Sick The Holy Father’s message is entitled: “Take care of him” – Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing.Maintaining Identify and Inclusivity in Catholic Health CareIn Catholic health care, an ever-changing workforce can present new opportunities to enhance and preserve its identity and culture.Statement for National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThe Catholic health community remains committed to building relationships with Indigenous Peoples that contribute to justice, healing, and reconciliation.Challenges for Sponsorship Today"Sponsorship is a structured relationship through which the sponsor, in the name of the Church, directs and influences a ministry that meets an apostolic need and furthers the mission of Jesus."From Moral Distress to Moral ImaginationWhile moral distress is not a new phenomena for healthcare workers, the reach and impact has been exacerbated by the seeming barrage of concurrent crises witnessed in the last few years. Why a Habit of Discernment Is Crucial for Catholic Health CareThe deliberate process of discernment is being used more often in business settings - read further to find out why!Pope Francis' Historic Visit to Canada - July 24th - 29th, 2022The Holy Father’s pilgrimage will focus on Indigenous healing and reconciliation.If Not Now, Then When? Taking Disability Seriously in BioethicsThe impression of bioethicists as “dangerous” has been a theme in the disability movement for decades. Is it outdated?Science of Compassion in Medicine: 20 Major Claims of 'How Doctors Care' by Dr. Dominic VachonAccumulative empirical evidence continues for the importance of compassionate caring in health careCHAC Virtual Conference May 12-13!"Creating Safe Environments of Care for Indigenous Peoples”Shaping Ministry Formation Across Catholic Health CareThis article delves into the importance of Formation programing for leaders of Catholic Health Care settings.CHAC & SSVP Joint Statement on Affordable HousingThe federal government is re-engaging in affordable housing through Canada’s National Housing Strategy!CHAC Sponsor Board Formation Session - "Telling Our Story" DATE: Thursday March 3, 2022 from 1400-1500h ET.February 11th - World Day of the SickThe Message from Pope Francis for the 30th World Day of the SickDo you want to support the well-being of your community?Applications are now being accepted from interested individuals to join the Society Board of DirectorsHealth Care Systems Work to Reduce Environmental FootprintsThe first rule of medicine is "do no harm." Yet the health care industry itself is a major source of pollution...Feb25The Way of the Healer: A Conversation with Farr Curlin, MD4:00 pmBuilding with MissionIncreasing the availability of affordable and supportive housing for older Canadians is an urgent national challenge. Videos From Moral Distress to Moral Imagination Catholic Health Alliance of Canada ~ Proclaim and Awaken This Is Catholic Health Care - Environmental Commitment
