Pastoral Care Services
Pastoral Care services play a vital role at Holy Name by taking an interfaith approach to nurturing the well-being of patients, families, and staff during some of life's most challenging moments. Chaplaincy support complements clinical care, recognizing that healing involves the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.
Whether offering a quiet presence, a listening ear, or guidance that aligns with an individual's beliefs and values, Pastoral Care team members help ease anxiety, foster hope, and create a sense of comfort and connection. In addition to prayer, ritual and worship, they deliver spiritual and emotional care, ethical guidance, and support in times of crisis as individuals grapple with existential questions of life, purpose and meaning.
Pastoral Care Services are for Everyone
The Holy Name Chapel, located in the Medical Center just off the main lobby, is open 24/7 to people of all faiths for prayer and quiet reflection when Mass or services are not in progress.
- Religious services conducted in the Chapel are broadcast on the GetWell network on Channel 14.
- Catholic priests, chaplains, lay deacons and Eucharistic ministers visit all patients regularly.
- If you would like a visit from Pastoral Care, please call 201-833-3243.
- Priests are on hand to minister to patients and families in emergencies. Please call the Holy Name operator if in need of a priest.
Roman Catholic Services
- The Liturgy is celebrated in the Chapel as follows:
Monday through Friday, 11:30 am
Saturday, 11:30 am
Sunday Vigil (Saturday), 3:45 pm
Sunday, 11:30 am - Our priests are available to administer the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing of the Sick) to patients in need.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available upon request.
- Holy Communion is distributed daily.
Jewish Services
- Shabbat bags and a Sabbath lounge stocked with snacks and shabbat food are available to Jewish patients and families upon request.
- Frequent visits are made by Bikur Cholim volunteers.
- The rabbi visits Jewish patients every Friday.
Muslim Services
- There is a dedicated Muslim place of prayer in the Chapel.
- Prayer rugs and copies of the Quran are available.
- The imam visits Muslim patients every Thursday.
Calling for a Chaplain
Do you have questions as to when a Pastoral Care chaplain should be consulted? There are many circumstances under which patients, their loved ones and visitors, and Holy Name staff members can benefit from spiritual guidance and support. Please click on When a Chaplain is Needed.
