Mission Services
St. Mary’s mission is to be a compassionate healing presence in our community. As a Catholic institution, sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries, St. Mary’s reflects a commitment to the sacredness of human life and the dignity of each person we serve.
Mission Services is an integral part of St. Mary’s commitment to caring. St. Mary’s Mission Services encompasses Ethics, Spiritual Care, Spirituality in the Workplace, Formation, and Language Services.
Spiritual Care
Our dedicated Pastoral Care staff and qualified chaplains are available to provide spiritual care and support in accord with each patient’s individual religious beliefs. Services include:
- Prayer and Spiritual Counseling
- Worship and Sacramental Ministry
- Bereavement Support Groups
Community clergy are always welcome to visit members of their congregation who are patients at St. Mary’s. Please make arrangements through your religious community. To arrange a visit with a St. Mary’s chaplain at any of our facilities, please ask your nurse to page a chaplain or call Mission Services at 706-389-3276.
Chapel
St. Mary’s Chapel is located in the main lobby and is available from 6 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. for private prayer and meditation. All patients, their families, and visitors are welcome.
For additional information, please call 706-389-3276.
Grief & Bereavement Resources
St. Mary’s is dedicated to supporting individuals who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. These important bereavement services focus on people dealing with death by providing emotional and practical advice to help them cope better during this challenging time in their lives.
For more information, please get in touch with the manager of Spiritual Care, Jessica Chicken, at (706) 389-3426, or email at j.chicken@stmarysathens.org.
Ethics
St. Mary’s Ethics Committee is available to review ethical questions. Please ask to speak to a chaplain to request an ethics consultation or contact Mission Services at (706) 389-3276.