Spiritual and Pastoral Care is available to all patients, their families, and staff at Good Samaritan Medical Center. The interfaith team provides compassionate support and encouragement to people of all faith traditions.
Our chaplains and spiritual care staff know that spiritual well-being is as important as physical well-being and that being a patient or having a loved one in a hospital is a stressful time.
Spiritual Care staff can arrange for patients to see their priest, minister, rabbi, or clergyperson of their choice. Clergy of all faiths visit and counsel patients. 24/7 coverage for Spiritual Care Services is provided through the generous services of our local clergy.
As a Catholic hospital, we take special care to provide the Sacraments of Reconciliation (confession), Holy Communion, and Anointing of the Sick.
Spiritual and Pastoral Care for Our Patients:
• Providing support in times of emotional distress (waiting for test results, challenges of a new diagnosis, pre-surgery).
• Supporting patients and their families through end of life and grieving.
• Assisting families through difficult health care conversations and decisions (DNR orders, end of life treatment, withdrawal of support, organ donation).
• Offering comfort and a listening presence for anxious patients and families.
• Blessing Newborns
• Providing religious rites or services (Sacraments, Communion)
• Providing Community Resources for Grief Support
Our Chapel Welcomes All Faiths
The Chapel is located adjacent to the Main Lobby. It is open to people of all
faiths 24 hours a day. All are welcome to spend time in prayer or quiet meditation.
Chapel Services:
Mass is offered in the Chapel
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am
Saturday, 4:00 pm
Sunday, 8:30 am
Televised Services
Patients can tune in to Channel 3 on their in-room TV for televised services and psalm readings.
Contacting Spiritual Care
Call 508-427-3151 between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
After hours, 24/7 call 508-427-3000