Spiritual Care
At Holy Cross Health, we believe in holistic care, supporting the body, mind, and soul!
Our Spiritual Care Department is dedicated to supporting the spiritual, emotional, and religious needs of patients, their loved ones, and our staff.
Our team of professional chaplains provide compassionate, inclusive care to people of all faith traditions and backgrounds, as well as those who do not identify with any faith background.
We are here to offer a listening ear, a compassionate presence, assistance with coping skills, spiritual counseling, prayer, sacramental support, advance care planning education, and grief/bereavement support, to name a few.
Whether facing illness or surgery, navigating difficult choices, or celebrating recovery, we are here to accompany you every step of the way!
Contact Us
We are available seven days a week.
For patients and loved ones: to request a visit from a clinical chaplain, priest, or rabbi, please have your nurse contact: x31500.
From outside of the hospital, please call: 954-542-5871.
Chaplains are available to respond to both urgent and non-urgent requests. Many utilize a chaplain for:
- assistance with coping skills
- assistance with religious/dietary observances
- discussion of concerns around difficult healthcare decisions or a new diagnosis
- emotional support in times of crisis, stress, fear, loss, or grief
- end-of-life discussions and support
- exploration of hope and meaning
- grief education and bereavement support / resources
- prayer
- provision of sacred literature and devotional items
- religious rituals such as: blessing, communion, confession, and anointing