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What is Health Ministry/Parish Nursing:
Parish Nursing and Health Ministry is a Parish-based ministry, which cares for
the whole person --- body, mind and spirit. This ministry arises from the needs
of the Parish Community and is realized through the talents of registered nurses
and other health professionals or lay leaders who combine health science with
pastoral care.
While each Parish Community’s program is unique, all programs provide for
wellness, health and healing as well as access to community health resources.
Health Counselor
Discusses issues and is a resource in
times of concern or crisis; visits
members in their home or in the hospital.
Educator
Promotes the relationship between physical and spiritual health through
parishioner-based programs.
Advocate
Assists parishioners to understand their health care needs.
Liaison
Connects Parishioners with others and
refers to community agencies when
appropriate.
Trainer
Supervises volunteers who are part of
the Health Care Ministry Team; provides education to assist them in their roles.
Healer
Encourages healing of body, mind and spirit through visitation, prayer, and a
listening presence.
~ Workshops
~ Collaboration/Referrals to
Community Resources
~ Health Screenings
~ Health and Wellness promotion
~ Support Groups
~ Bulletin/Newsletter articles
~ Post hospital discharge calls and/or home visits
~ Hospital/skilled nursing home and long-term care visits
~ Individual counseling for symptoms, medications, etc.
For questions, or volunteer interest in the Health Ministry, please write
Nancy Vincent RN email :
nbvincent@comcast.net or contact Holy
Family Parish 508-824-5707