Legacy of care: compassionate care
- February 5, 2024 by St. Mary's General Hospital
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton instilled in our organization: that it is an honour to serve – and in particular to ensure that those most vulnerable and marginalized have access to compassionate, high-quality care.
“There’s always something you can do for a patient.” – Sister Mary Grace
Much like the sisters who preceded them, our Spiritual Care team consisting of: Keith Metcalfe, Integrated Director, Greta Delonghi, Chaplain, Salih Ada, Chaplain, Victoria Shepherd-Rao, Chaplain, and Father Sam Restivo engages in active listening, addresses concerns, provides counsel, and helps individuals with whatever they may need.
Whether someone is navigating fear, anger, confusion, disillusionment, loneliness, or isolation, or savouring moments of joy, relief, renewal, or celebration, our Spiritual Care Team follows in the sisters' footsteps to offer support.
They welcome and honour a variety of beliefs and spiritual paths, recognizing that individuals may seek comfort in religious faith or follow different spiritual journeys.
Our entire staff is committed to continuing this tradition, making it a privilege to live out the cherished Mission and Values the sisters established 100 years ago.
Learn more about The Sisters of St. Joseph and the history of their Legacy of Care by watching the following video.
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