Catholic Health Association of Manitoba
Your Voice, Your Values: Free webinar register now
Jan 23, 2025
From February 2-8, 2025, we will celebrate National Catholic Health Care Week (NCHCW) across Canada. This year’s theme, “Caring for Our Common Home,” invites us to reflect on the profound interconnectedness of human health and the health of our planet, inspired by Pope Francis’ Laudato Si.
To mark this special week, the Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM) is hosting a free webinar that we hope you’ll share with your community:
Event Details
Title: Your Voice, Your Values: A Catholic Perspective on Advanced Care Planning and Health Directives
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenter: Katarina Lee-Ameduri, Director of Ethics, St. Boniface Hospital and Reseau Compassion Network
This webinar will explore how Catholic teachings and values can guide advanced care planning and health directives, offering insights for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals. It’s a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about faith and healthcare decision-making.
Why Attend?
  • Learn how to align healthcare decisions with Catholic values.
  • Gain practical strategies for compassionate and thoughtful care planning.
  • Be inspired by stories and insights from our expert presenter.
How to Participate:
The webinar is free and open to all. Please register using the link below: 
How You Can Help
  1. Share this email with your parishioners, staff, or community groups.
  2. Promote National Catholic Health Care Week and the webinar in your newsletters, bulletins, or on social media.
  3. Encourage conversations about this year’s theme and how we can collectively care for our common home.
Let’s work together to celebrate the incredible contributions of Catholic health care and reflect on our shared responsibility to care for one another and the world around us.
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you at the webinar!
If you have a social media account, we are on Facebook and Instagram: @catholic_health_assoc_of_mb
 
Join the Ministry of Care: A Call to Serve in Compassion and Healing
Nov 20, 2024

Are you looking for a meaningful way to contribute to your community? The Ministry of Care is seeking volunteers to join us in our mission to support individuals in need of healing and connection. Whether you’re experienced in pastoral care or simply have a compassionate heart, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

 

The Ministry of Care, a program under the Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM), works within the Archdioceses of Winnipeg, St. Boniface, and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg. We aim to support those who are sick, isolated, grieving, or facing mental health challenges through resources, training, and outreach.

 

Areas of Focus:

  • Eucharistic Ministry: Bringing the presence of Christ to the sick and homebound.
  • Grief and Bereavement Support: Helping individuals navigate loss with compassion.
  • Mental Health and Addictions: Providing resources and support to those in emotional distress.
  • Healthy Aging: Supporting seniors and caregivers with dignity and care.
  • Self-Care and Compassionate Care: Ensuring caregivers are cared for too.

 

Why Join the Ministry of Care?

By volunteering with the Ministry of Care, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Provide comfort and companionship to those in need.
  • Receive training and resources to support your ministry.
  • Be part of a community dedicated to living out Christ’s healing mission.

 

Whether you’re young or old, experienced or new to pastoral care, your unique gifts can help us expand this vital ministry. We offer training, resources, and opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.

 

Get Involved

If you feel called to this important work, we’d love to hear from you! To learn more about the Ministry of Care or to express your interest, contact us at admin@cham.mb.ca or visit cham.mb.ca.

 

Let’s work together to bring healing, hope, and Christ’s love to those who need it most.

 

Join the Ministry of Care today!

Spiritual Health Awareness Week 2024
Nov 12, 2024

Spiritual Health Awareness Week 2024: Webinar Series

For Spiritual Health Awareness Week 2024, CHAM/IHCAM is hosting an insightful webinar series that explores the critical role of spiritual care in various settings. This year’s theme, "Breaking the Myths," focuses on clarifying the often misunderstood aspects of spiritual care and psychospiritual therapy. Throughout the week, Spiritual Health practitioners share the importance of spiritual care in healthcare, long-term care, mental health, and beyond.

October e-newsletter
Nov 12, 2024

As we wrap up October, we celebrate a month filled with moments of healing, inclusivity, and compassion in Catholic Health Care. The recent Synod on Synodality has inspired our commitment to a more listening and caring Church. Let's continue fostering dialogue and unity within our communities, ensuring every voice is heard. Together, we can embody the spirit of the Synod and serve with renewed purpose. #CatholicHealthCare #Synodality #SpiritualHealth #CommunityEngagement #Compassion

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