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Catholic HealthCare“Jesus told us that he would be present in the person of those who are sick and suffering: ‘I was sick and you cared for me.’
And he told us — that the love that we show to the sick and the suffering is the love that we show to him.”
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Upcoming Events
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Please join the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Mission Doctors Association in person for the 2021 Healthcare Professionals Mass on October 24th at 3:30PM at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels as we celebrate the work beign done by our dedicated healthcare professionals, and thank them for their sacrifices, especially in this time of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Healthcare Professionals Mass, also known as the ‘White Mass’ has been a tradition in the United States since the late 1800s. The White Mass was originally named for the white lab coats worn by many in the healthcare profession. Healthcare workers bring God’s love and care to every person they meet seeking to heal the body and spirit.This special Mass honors our dedicated Healthcare Professionals as they continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. All those involved in the healthcare field including: physicians, nurses, chaplains, physical therapists, mental health caregivers, chiropractors, receptionists, administration, dietary staff, lab workers and all who work to keep our community healthy will be honored.
All healthcare professionals receive a special blessing from our celebrant, Archbishop José H. Gomez during this Mass.
Please join us!
RSVP Here
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Additional Resources
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Chaplains and Healthcare Professionals’ Conference
Anne Kertz Kernion is a frequent lecturer and retreat leader, presenting topics that combine neuroscience, positive psychology, and spirituality to groups around the US and Australia. She holds a BS in Environmental Engineering from Penn State, an MA in Theology from Duquesne University, and a graduate certificate in Positive Psychology from the University of Missouri.
By Anne Kernz Kernion
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Journey through Lent: A Lenten Retreat for Chaplains, Healthcare Professionals and Those Seeking Enrichment.
This is a recorded online retreat for Lent 2021.
Learn more about this Lenten Retreat by clicking here.
A Living Gospel: Reading God’s Story in Holy Lives
This is a 5 part retreat for healthcare professionals and chaplains. Provided by Fr. John Hopkins, focusing and reflection on the book A Living Gospel: Reading God’s Story in Holy Lives by Robert Ellsberg
Learn more about this Advent Retreat by clicking here.
Mini Retreat Series:
Profiles in Excellence – Extraordinary Women and Men in Challenging Times
We understand it takes the work of so many caregivers to promote the common good… so whether you are in direct patient care or working with the families of these patients, in administration, spiritual care, facilities, healthcare professionals, researchers and or first responders, this mini retreat series is intended for ALL who have given so much of themselves in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We hope to nurture the mind, body and spirit of individuals as they watch these mini retreats which are designed to be viewed as you take a break while at work and or want to relax for a few minutes as you return to your home. May the stories of these extraordinary women and men touch your heart, mind, and soul as they speak to the challenging times they experienced in their lives, just as you are experiencing now in your own.
May this mini retreat series be a gift to you with sincere prayers and appreciation for your extraordinary and holy work. -
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Scriptural Stations of the Cross
Bishop Marc Trudeau, the Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles for the San Pedro Region, has written these Scriptural Stations of the Cross meditations to give spiritual and emotional support to the Healthcare Workers and First Responders during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We understand the load may be heavy and it is our hope and prayer that these Scriptural Stations of the Cross meditations will provide comfort to those who are working in the healthcare field during this time of the pandemic, knowing they are not alone. May the Holy Spirit touch the hearts and souls of those who pray with these meditations providing some moments of grace and peace.
‘Scriptural Stations of the Cross for Health Care Workers and First Responders‘. (Download PDF)
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We are blessed in the Archdiocese of LA to have many Catholic organizations dedicated to serving those in need of quality healthcare.
QueensCare Parish Nurses
QueensCare.org
Many of our parishes in the Archdiocese have QueensCare parish nurses visit and provide healthcare. Download this list to find out if there’s a parish nurse near you.
St. Louise Resource Services
stlouiseresourceservices.org
Sponsored by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise Resource Services helps connect people with health care and social services including Medi-Cal, Covered CA, CalFresh, My Health LA, and referrals to other agencies.
Catholic Hospitals
Providence St. Joseph Health Systems
Every Day 114,000 compassionate caregivers serve patients and communities through Providence St. Joseph Health, a national, Catholic, not-for-profit health system, comprising a diverse family of organizations and driven by a belief that health care is a human right. rooted in the founding missions of the Sisters ofProvidence and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, courageous women ahead of their time who brought health care and other social services to the American West when it was still a rugged, untamed frontier, we share a singular commitment to improve the health of all.Dignity Health
At Dignity Health affordable health care is delivered with compassion that strives to meet each patient’s physical, mental, and spiritual needs. This healing philosophy promotes the wellbeing of all patients and the communities they serve. Dignity Health is made up of more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who through teamwork and innovation, faith and compassion, advocacy and action, endeavor every day to provide compassionate care to diverse communities in 21 states. Dignity Health is the fifth largest health system in the nation and the largest hospital provider in California.
Catholic Hospice Care
Providence TrinityCare Hospice
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- Jeanne Jugan Residence, San Pedro – Little Sisters of the Poor
- Magnolia Care, Santa Maria – Catholic family owned and operated
- Mary Health of the Sick, Newbury Park – Servants of Mary, Health of the Sick
- Mother Gertrude Balcazar Home, San Fernando – Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
- Nazareth House – Sisters of Nazareth
- Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center, North Hollywood – Providence Health
- Santa Teresita, Duarte and Marycrest Manor, Culver City – Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
- St. John of God, Los Angeles and St. Joseph’s, Ojai – Hospitallers
- Villa Caridad, Santa Barbara – Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
- Villa Scalibrini, Sun Valley – Scalabrinians
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