Issue #361 – September 27, 2021

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1. Executive Director’s Reflection
Greetings all. I am forgoing my usual Executive Director reflection format to share with you the good and important news of the first item below, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Subcommittee on Certification of Ecclesial Ministry and Service (USCCB SCEMS) reapproving or approving NACC’s qualifications, competencies and procedures for certification. This process occurs every seven years and is core to the NACC Mission:

The National Association of Catholic Chaplains advocates for the profession of spiritual care and educates, certifies, and supports chaplains, clinical pastoral educators, and all members who continue the healing ministry of Jesus in the name of the Church.

This approval comes at the end of many months of review and revision to these documents by the NACC Competencies, Ethics, and Certification Commissions, supported by our NACC staff, particularly Lisa Sarenac supporting certification, Jeanine Annunziato supporting ecclesial endorsements, renewal of certification and professional ethics, and Ramune Franitza supporting competencies. Also, the work of the Interview Team Educators and Interviewers has been important in the ongoing improvement in our certification procedures.

As you know, since the last USCCB SCEMS review in 2014, much has occurred with NACC certification.

Palliative Care certification specialization (2014-2018),
Revision of the Common Qualifications and Competencies (2015-2016),
Development of the Pastoral Care Competencies (2016-2019) and the many resources for those preparing others for the pastoral care ministry
Assuming the certification of the chaplains in Veterans Affairs in partnership with the National Conference of Veterans Affairs Catholic Chaplains (NCVACC) (2018-2019), and
Becoming the Fiscal Sponsor of the Catholic Prison Ministry Coalition (CPMC) in 2020 and completing the formation and certification process for those involved in ministries for those affected by incarceration and detention.

Also, over recent years the NACC Ethics Commission worked conscientiously to provide a major revision of the Ethics Complaint Procedure and the Ethics Procedure Manual to better serve our members. They are beginning a collaboration with our Strategic Partners in Spiritual Care to revise our Code of Ethics to bring it current to address ethical issues not highlighted in the 2004 Code, such as social media and clear guidelines on professional boundaries.

I am deeply grateful for all of our members who have been committed and involved in ensuring our certification qualifications, competencies, procedures and operational processes are the best they can be for the benefit of you, our members, the profession of chaplaincy we live out, and especially those whom we serve as we continue the healing ministry in the name of the Church.

If you are interested in reading the cover letter that accompanied all of our materials submitted to the SCEMS, you can find it here. You will see how NACC was in communication with the SCEMS over the past seven years, and how the NACC incorporated their recommendations.

Here are links to the USCCB’s news releases announcing these approvals of the SCEMS.

We will share more with you about the implementation of these approved documents in the coming weeks. Thanks to all of you who seek to be the best minister of healing you can be. I am inspired by you.

Blessings,

David Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director

2. USCCB Subcommittee on Certification of Ecclesial Ministry and Service approves NACC competencies.
On September 15, 2021, the USCCB Subcommittee on Certification of Ecclesial Ministry and Service (SCEMS) approved NACC’s updated and new qualifications, competencies, and procedures for certification that are used by the NACC to certify the following ministerial roles:

Board-Certified Chaplain – BCC
Board-Certified Chaplain for Veterans Affairs – BCC-VA
Certified Associate Chaplain (CAC)
Certified Catholic Correctional Chaplain (CCCC), in association with the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition

The SCEMS also reviewed and approved the Diocesan Pastoral Care Competencies for the Sick, the Homebound and Older Adults, and the updated Code of Professional Ethics and the Ethics Procedure Manual.

Additionally, the SCEMS reviewed and noted the value of the following NACC resources which enhance the ministry of chaplains and pastoral care ministers:

Along with approving the Pastoral Care Competencies in Criminal Justice (available here in English and Spanish) for certification of Catholic Correctional Chaplains, they also noted the value of the formation pathways for lay women and men to be formed as Catholic prison ministries volunteers and for more intensive formation for specific roles in prison ministries
Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification for qualified Board-Certified Catholic Chaplains

The NACC is grateful to the NACC Competencies Commission, NACC Certification Commission, Ethics Commission, and the NACC staff, particularly Lisa Sarenac, Jeanine Annunziato, and Ramune Franitza for their invaluable support in completing this very important project.

3. Death of two NACC members
We just recently learned of the death of two of our dear colleagues:

Father Meinrad Dindorf, OSB, died over two years ago on June 28, 2019. After a full ministry of parish life and teaching, Fr. Meinrad embarked on chaplaincy, and was a dedicated member of NACC. He joined NACC in 1990 and was certified in 1992. In 1994 Father Meinrad was presented with the Distinguished Service Award for his chaplaincy work at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. Surely he is in God’s peaceful embrace. To read more about his, go to saintjohnsabbey.org/father-meinrad-james-dindorf-osb.
Margaret Foley notified us of the death of her husband, Charles Foley, on August 19, 2021. “His NACC membership was a source of great pride for Charley. Please keep him in your prayers.” Charley joined the NACC in 2002 and was certified in 2003. He was a Board Certified Chaplain at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, St. Anne’s Hospital and Hawthorne Oncology Center where he was fondly known as Chaplain Charley. The Lord welcomes him with open arms. www.southcoasttoday.com/obituaries/p0137848

4. Member News
Congratulations to our member, Rosemary Pesko, on the birth of her healthy new baby boy, William!

5. Thank you to those of you who have already given to our 2021 Annual Member Campaign! Please join them!
Our 2021 Annual Campaign has begun! We are deeply grateful to all those who have been able to give so far! To date, we have received 337 gifts totaling $42,700. If you have not yet been able to donate, please consider doing so today or this week! Thank you!

Please note: You can also make your donation online RIGHT NOW by going to the Annual Campaign webpage (www.nacc.org/donate) or just click here to donate.

Please give as you can! Blessings!

6. Get connected. Meet new people. Share your experience. Become a NACC volunteer!
At NACC, we welcome everyone to the leadership table. Whether you have a specific gift, prior experience from a previous career, or an interest in learning something new, there is an opportunity for you to share your gifts to help our organization continue its mission! Term expirations and other considerations have created opportunities for you, our members to embrace new experiences and deepen your connection to the organization. The NACC strives to be representative of all its members, with all our diversity. Please come forward. Become involved. Visit our Association Leadership page to learn more.

Not sure where your gifts and interests fit? Contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org. She will put you in touch with a member of the Nomination’s Panel to set up a conversation.

7. Thank you to our many members who are contributing to the October Virtual Certification Interviews!
The National Office and many volunteers have been busy preparing for the Virtual Interviews for Certification. We are so thankful for all our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the NACC Certification process during these difficult times. NACC values the service of 30 interviewers, 6 ITE’s, 2 Commissioners and 2 chaplains serving as Spiritual Support! Please keep our 27 applicants in prayer for successful interview weekends. These interviews are being held the weekends of October 2-3, and 9-10. Please keep these interviews in your prayer.

8. Requesting All Board-Certified Chaplains interested in serving as a Certification Interviewer
Whether you have served before, haven’t served in a while, or want to serve for the first time, please consider this valuable service to fellow chaplains. Please contact Lisa Sarenac at lisasarenac@nacc.org to be placed on a future list of Interviewers. Thank you for your consideration

9. In Vision: Telechaplaincy is here to stay
Many chaplains probably had their first experience offering spiritual care through Zoom or a tablet in the spring of 2020. But like many other changes in the last 18 months, the use of telechaplaincy will outlast the pandemic. In our newest Vision article, Ray Barrett offers suggestions for the best way to minister through a screen. Click below to learn more.

Telechaplaincy is here to stay – by Ray Barrett

10. Vision seeks articles about enduring COVID
Chaplains, and everyone else, have faced an unending series of new challenges in the past year and a half. For the next issue of Vision, we are hoping that you can take a deep breath and share some of what you have learned with your colleagues. What has helped? What are you finding you need more preparation for? How have you best been utilized? What staff innovations have occurred? What new rituals or services have proven to be healing? What major challenges do you encounter? What gives you hope, and how do you inspire hope in others? Please send your idea for an article to Vision editor David Lewellen, dlewellen@nacc.org.

11. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Blessings on our Latino/Latina colleagues!
We began by celebrating the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, and Mexico’s September 16th and Chile’s September 18th. For many, these are days of celebration and remembrance through October 15th.

12. NACC Networking Calls for September/October 2021 – All are welcome to participate!

Thursday, September 30; 1 p.m. CT — NACC Purposeful Retirement Networking Call
Thursday, October 5; 1 p.m. CT — NACC Latino/Hispanic Networking Call
Friday, October 8; 11 a.m. CT — NACC Member Listening Call
Tuesday, October 12; 11 a.m. CT — NACC Deacon Chaplain Networking Call
Wednesday, October 13; 12 p.m. CT — NACC Palliative Hospice Networking Call
Tuesday, October 19; 10 a.m. CT — NACC African/African American Call
Thursday, October 21; 2 p.m. CT — NACC Member Listening Call

To sign up or for more information, questions, comments, or concerns contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org.

You must sign up to participate and receive the ZOOM code for the call. If you replied, you will receive a ZOOM passcode to connect via internet or smartphone. You may still call in using your phone. Registering for the call, even if you cannot participate, will allow you to receive notes of the conversation and resources shared.

Calls with less than 5 participants may be postponed.
Due to ZOOM security requirements, you may be placed in a waiting room. Please be patient until the host joins the call and allows you access. THANK YOU!

13. The Member Listening Call for October will be Friday. October 8, 2021!
With the rise of COVID cases and the refilling of hospitals, it’s again a strenuous time on health care staff and you as chaplains. Weariness, fatigue, and uncertainties return. We continue to offer our listening sessions and remain grateful for the participation and sharing that is happening during these virtual communities. The NACC strives to support those who have found it helpful and healing to share their thoughts and experiences in these gatherings, as well to be there for one another.

We continue to have good participation for our Member Listening. Thank you. NACC will offer a listening session on October 8. This is a general listening session asking for you to bring what is on your heart. Our topics vary to address what is important to you in the moment.

NACC Listening Call
Friday, October 8, 2021
12pm ET, 11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT

ATTENTION: You will need to register HERE for this call. You will be automatically sent the ZOOM information to access this session. If you have trouble registering, please let us know at info@nacc.org.

14. Listening Hearts are available
Listening Hearts are available for those in need of one-on-one conversation with a retired chaplain. (Spanish speaking chaplain available)

We recognize that these are unusual and uncertain times. You are continually stretched in new ways and faced with challenging choices.

Listening Hearts is available for NACC members seeking a listening presence from a NACC retired chaplain colleague. You may be experiencing and feeling the cumulative impact of the present global Pandemic or other life related stresses. For those providing support for others and navigating the new normal without the opportunity to gather with extended family/friends, visit a favorite restaurant or workout at the gym, we invite you to share the load by reaching out for a listening heart of an experienced and compassionate retired chaplain. Please contact Ramune Franitza (rfranitza@nacc.org) if you would like to speak with a Listening Heart.

15. Healing Tree: a request for prayers
The NACC holds the Healing Tree as a place for members to seek the supporting prayers of their colleagues. We prayerfully support and publish the names submitted by our membership for themselves or their family members. We also ask that you please include members and their families who have been affected by the COVID pandemic in your prayers

We continue to pray for our members: Sr. June M. Baker OP, Bonnie Burnett, Sr. Andre Dembowski RSM, Mary Espitia, Denice Foose, Sr. Ellen Moore, Fr. Jim Radde SJ, Martiza Ramos-Pratt, Sr. Ann Regan SC, Sr. Paula M. Tinlin SND, and Sr. Louise F. Zaplitny SC.

For the intentions of: Nicholas Perkins (for mother Pearl Marie Perkins), Pamela Proietti (for mother Carole Werrbach, sister Diane Brooks, brother Mark Werrbach and friend Vicki), and Sue Walker (for cousin Natalie).

For loved ones: Autumn Vaughn (great-niece of Linda Bronersky), Larry DuPlain (brother of Sr. Mary A. DuPlain SJSM), Brian Grasmick (husband of Victoria Grasmick), Fred Leas (husband of Charlotte Leas), and Johnny Consigli (godson of Sr. Margaret Oettinger).

For the families of: Rev Marc Angelo (on the death of his mother Felita Malave), Nancy Cook (on the death of her husband Randy Heydenberg), Sr. Emily Demuth CSC (on the death of her sister Bernice Wagner), Peggy (Margaret) Nixdorf (on the loss of her husband Richard), and Michael Onuoha (on the death of his aunt Kuma Okonkwo).

Please let us know if you would like our membership to pray for your health and healing by emailing Ramune Franitza (rfranitza@nacc.org). We will leave the person’s name on the Healing Tree list for three months unless you ask us to remove the name earlier. You can always request us to leave the name on longer.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR OUR NACC 2022 NATIONAL CONFERENCE!

16. Save this date for our Buffalo National Conference! Friday, March 25 through Monday, March 28, 2022!
Our NACC members received some time ago a special notice that we changed the date of our next annual National Conference from end of October 2021 to Friday, March 25, 2022, through Monday, March 28, 2022. While we are disappointed that we needed to change the date again, the NACC Board of Directors appreciated the survey of our members that gave us convincing data that a fall 2021 date would not provide the attendance needed to make a National Conference successful. So, mark your calendars for 2022! We will meet in 2022!

17. 2022 NACC Conference Call for Workshop Proposals! Registration Deadline is This Thursday, September 30, 2021!
On behalf of the NACC, you are invited to submit an application to lead a workshop for the upcoming 2022 NACC Conference. This conference promises to be rich and memorable, with the gift of presence of friends, mentors and colleagues old and new. We welcome the addition of the gift of your presence as a workshop presenter. Visit the NACC website today to view the Submission Guidelines and download an application form.

18. 2022 Conference Theme and Objectives
The NACC is pleased to announce the theme and objectives for the 2022 National Conference is “Stretched by Life, Lifted by Faith.”

Our National Conference will be taking place two years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent violence born of racism and other biases. Multiple forms of polarization and discord have further divided our country, family, friends and even our Church. Trauma in many manifestations has needed to be identified and addressed. We are being stretched by life. Yet, as NACC members, we are ones who continue the healing ministry of Jesus in the name of the Church. The Paschal Mystery marks our lives and our profession. We know and experience that we are lifted by our faith. This Conference is devoted to gathering with one another to be a safe and sacred space to support one another in courageous and honest dialogue on those areas that challenge and stretch us to own our common humanity and destiny, as well as to identify and celebrate what makes and sustains us as healing ministers.

Chaplains will be able to:

Initiate, renew and deepen relationships with colleagues (OL2, OL2.1).
Attend to their own physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through personal reflection, professional sharing, and communal ritual (PIC3).
Ascertain and incorporate new pastoral care strategies and creative spiritual care practices developed in a pandemic and post-pandemic environment (PPS2, PPS5, PPS6, PPS9, OL1).
Identify unconscious bias and racism in self, community, and culture, implementing tools to facilitate and foster greater awareness, effective spiritual support, and collaborative professional relationships (PIC1, PIC2, PPS3, OL2.1, OL4.1).
Distinguish and articulate elements from the Catholic tradition which ground their personal spirituality and professional ministry as well as develop responsible strategies to deal with elements of the Catholic tradition causing personal and professional challenges (ITP2.1, ITP2.2, PIC3, PIC3.1, PIC5.1).
Further articulate their identity as Catholic chaplains and ministers of the church (ITP2.1, ITP2.2, PIC5.1).

CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS

19. Register today for the premier screening of “Holding Still”
CPMC is thrilled to announce the launch of Holding Still, an event in partnership with Prison Contemplative Fellowship (PCF) on October 20th at 7:30 pm ET/6:30 pm CT/4:30 pm PT. The documentary premiere – hosted by Fr. Jim Martin, SJ – presents a diverse group of spiritual seekers speaking candidly about their journey of practicing centering prayer while serving time at Folsom Prison. Their intention is to bring this practice to other incarcerated men and women, knowing the power of this practice can heal trauma and transform toxic shame. After the viewing there will be a Q&A between Fr. Jim, the filmmakers, and the men featured in the film.

This is CPMC’s mission, to lift up the good work of our partner organizations! We are grateful to Ray Leonardini (PCF) and his team for their extraordinary efforts in capturing the men’s experiences of centering prayer.

Please take a moment to register here and share the event with your network using this promotion kit.

20. Register today! We have several October events presented in lieu of a National Conference!
Given the 2021 NACC Conference has been postponed to 2022, the NACC is offering a special October series of education/formation programs. We hope you can take advantage of these webinars and the virtual retreat!

Programs
Click the names of the events below to learn more about the program and presenter:

Webinar ~ Practical Compassion (October 7, 2021 / 12pm – 2pm Central Time)
Webinar ~ How to Make Space for Research When the Pager Keeps Going Off (October 14, 2021 / 1pm – 2:30 pm Central Time)
Webinar ~ She-Who-Anoints in the Gospel of Mark (October 21, 2021 / 12pm – 1:30 pm Central Time)
Virtual Retreat ~ Soulful Living, Grieving, and Aging (October 30, 2021 / 5pm – 9pm Central Time)

Continuing Education Hours
Participants qualify for 2.0 – 2.5 CEHs for webinars and 4.0 CEHS for the virtual retreat.
A Continuing Education Hour (CEH) certificate will be provided for each program and will be available for download by participants from the individual program websites.

Format
The webinars and the virtual retreat will be hosted using ZOOM. All webinars will be provided live and recorded. The retreat will be provided as a live virtual event only.
Please do not register for the retreat if you are unable to participate live.

Cost

Individual Webinar = $40 NACC members / $20 NACC Student or Retired members / $60 Non members
Package of 3 Webinars = $100 NACC members / $50 NACC Student or Retired members / $150 Non members
Virtual Retreat = $50 NACC Members / $30 NACC Student or Retired members / $80 Non members

Registration
Please use the link below to register for the webinars and/or the virtual retreat. You may pay online using your credit card or select “bill me later” to send a check.
NACC members, please log-in to ensure you receive the ‘member rate.’ Please note that registration will not be considered complete until the NACC receives your registration fee.

Important Note: Cancellation of registration for the live retreat will be subject to a cancellation fee of $15. Cancellation must be submitted in writing to education@nacc.org by 5pm Central time on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER
Questions, please contact the NACC Office (education@nacc.org).

21. NACC Michigan Chaplain’s Gathering ~ “Come and Rest Awhile”
October 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CT No Cost. Register today!
It has been a difficult year and your heart is weary. You have carried much, beautifully, and for so long. We would like to invite you to this year’s NACC Michigan Chaplain’s Gathering, “Come and Rest Awhile.”

We want to do all we can to allay fears or concerns so that you can feel safe in participating. If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We know that COVID numbers here in Michigan are rising, and many of us may be hesitant to come to an in-person event. We are watching the numbers as well and will cancel if necessary. Allow us to reassure you that we expect a relatively small number (30) and we will be spread out through Blessed Sacrament Cathedral–with plenty of room to social distance. All participants will be expected to wear masks at all times when indoors. Lunch will be outside, in a large space.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Eastern Time (9am – 1pm Central)
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
9844 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
We have partnered with Blessed Sacrament Cathedral to offer you a day of prayer, of retreat, of fellowship and pilgrimage at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament – the Mother Church and Apostolic Center of Arts & Culture of the Archdiocese of Detroit.

You are invited to be one of the very first groups to experience the Apostles like never before, with a personal invitation to the Upper Room. Come ready to listen to their story and in theirs, find your own. Each chaplain will have a personal moment with sacred relics and the saint who most calls to your heart and an
opportunity to play a role in creating a shared piece of art.

We are honored to share this unique experience with you.

Private Mass/li>
Guided Meditation and contemplative prayer with the Holy Relics/li>
Lunch

There is no cost for this day, it is a gift to you made possible by the generous sponsorship of “Alliance Catholic Credit Union.”
You can receive $20 for opening a new account with Alliance Catholic! Click here for details.

All safety measures will be taken into consideration per state guidelines for parish gatherings. Additionally, all participants will be required to mask except during lunch. Social distancing will be encouraged, and hand sanitizing stations will be available.

This event is a retreat format and for NACC certified chaplains participation may be counted for 4 continuing education hours.
While there is no registration cost, we still need participants to register to attend by completing the online registration form.

22. How is your preparation for Pastoral Care Week/Spiritual Care Week going?
Pastoral Care Week / Spiritual Care Week 2021: Advancing Spiritual Care Through Research: October 24 through October 30.

23. The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab requests our members participation in a survey.
The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab is conducting a survey to learn more about the investment of time, energy, and other resources in becoming a chaplain, as well as the professional landscape after starting work as a chaplain. They want to hear from as many chaplains as possible! Anyone who is currently doing work as a chaplain or spiritual care provider in any setting in the United States can participate. They do not have to be a paid or full-time chaplain.

chaplaincyinnovation.org/2021/09/invitation-to-participate-survey-on-becoming-a-chaplain
Once they’ve analyzed the data and drafted a report, they’ll post the results of the survey at ChaplaincyInnovation.org. Thank you in advance for participating if you can.

24. USC Research Study: Recruiting Board Certified Healthcare Chaplains

Grace Hollingsworth, a Genetic Counseling Intern at the University of South Carolina, sent us the following invitation to participate in a research study:

Dear Chaplains,

This IRB approved study through The University of South Carolina aims to assess healthcare chaplains involvement in medical care related to genetics.

We are asking healthcare chaplains to take a survey that will take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes. All responses gathered from the survey will be kept anonymous and confidential. The results of this study might be published or presented at academic meetings; however, participants will not be identified.

There is also an option to volunteer to complete four additional questions at the end of this survey. Completion of these questions will allow you to enter a raffle for the chance to win one of three $25 Amazon gift cards. Please only enter into the raffle if you have completed the survey and the additional four questions.

Survey: https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GNpNHqN5azFq0S
Raffle: https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yOODh9Oastt7Bc

Thank you for your contribution to this important research. We are looking forward to seeing how we can better assist our patients’ spiritual and religious needs!

Best,

Grace Hollingsworth
Genetic Counseling Intern
University of South Carolina
School of Medicine
elizabeth.hollingsworth@uscmed.sc.edu

25. Other educational resources:

Rev. Michele J. Guest Lowery, M. Div., BCC, board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains, also twice a presenter at of NACC North Central Prairie Chaplains’ Conference, who currently serve as the palliative care chaplain at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH, invites our members to participate in their virtual Spiritual Care Conference with the theme: Healing Trauma, Pathways to Wholeness – We’re in This Together. They are offering it free of charge as a thank-you to chaplains and other healthcare providers for exceptional service during exceptional times. They are especially excited to have as their keynote speaker someone well-known and well-loved in both APC and NACC, Dr. Christina Puchalski, who will be presenting on: The Critical Role of Spiritual Care in Healing our Individual and Collective Distress, on TUES. OCTOBER 19 12:00pm – 1:30pm eastern time. There will be 3 additional presentations:
- The New Face of Grief and its Impact on End-of-Life Care, The Rev. Dr. Martha Jacobs, DMin, BCC; THURS. OCTOBER 21 12:00pm – 1:00pm eastern time
- Spirituality, Resilience, and Well-Being in Healthcare in the Post-Pandemic Era, Frederic Craigie, PhD; TUES. NOVEMBER 2 12:00pm – 1:00pm eastern time
- A panel of local clergy who will be exploring the pandemic’s impact on congregations and community. TUES. OCTOBER 26 12:00pm – 1:00pm eastern time
  For more information and how to register, click here.
IPSEC Training Course: 2021 Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum
The George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC©)
October 14-15, 2021 [VIRTUAL]
October 14 @ 11:00 am – October 15 @ 6:30 pm, $250 – $300

WHAT IS ISPEC©?
The ISPEC© training course offers a unique opportunity for clinicians and chaplains from the same health setting to learn how to integrate spiritual care into patient care throughout their organization.
Facilitated by global leaders in the field of interprofessional spiritual care, a one-year mentorship is included in your registration to help you integrate spiritual care into your everyday practice and share what you’ve learned with your colleagues.

The ISPEC© training course provides a unique opportunity for clinicians and chaplain pairs from the same health setting to learn how to integrate spiritual care into patient care throughout their organization.

For Clinicians: Learn how to skillfully integrate spiritual care into your clinical practice and how to teach your colleagues basic concepts so they can offer this type of care, too.
For Chaplains: Work together with your clinician partner to teach and bring spiritual care to multiple touchpoints across your organization, so the ability to recognize and address spiritual distress becomes a standard part of patient care.

If you feel that addressing spiritual health is an important part of treating the patients you serve, join us at ISPEC© 2021. One clinician, one chaplain at a time, we can impact organizations and healthcare systems to offer this deeply beneficial care to the patients who need it most.

Co-led by Dr. Puchalski and Dr. Ferrell, ISPEC© is facilitated by global leaders in the field of spirituality & health.

For more information and apply, go to the NACC event page: https://www.nacc.org/event/34234/
Friday, October 29, 9:00 – 11:30 A.M, THE 9TH ANNUAL Richard H. Fitzgerald Lecture in Pastoral Education, at Roper St. Francis, “Healthcare Equity & Spirituality,” with Dr. Michael Moxley and a panel of faith leaders to learn about and discuss the history of healthcare disparities locally and nationally. During this interactive virtual conference, Dr. Moxley and the panelists will examine the dynamics that continue to contribute to disparities and strategies for faith and medical communities to reverse those trends. You can register free for this virtual event by going to https://rsfh.com/fitzgerald-lectures (preferred method) or call (843) 402-CARE. A link for the virtual conference will be emailed to you.
(Click here for the event flyer)

26. Recent job postings
The following positions have been posted recently on our Positions Available page.
For more information go to www.nacc.org/resources/positions

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
National Association of Catholic Chaplains

DIRECTOR of SPIRITUAL CARE
Brentwood, NY – The Sisters of Saint Joseph

STAFF CHAPLAIN
Lewiston, Maine – Central Maine Healthcare

CERTIFIED CHAPLAIN
Corpus Christi, TX – CHRISTUS Spohn Health System

CHAPLAIN
Evansville, IN – Deaconess Hospital

CHAPLAIN
Quincy, IL – Blessing Health System

SPIRITUAL CARE DIRECTOR
Seattle, WA – Providence

HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN
Zanesville, OH – Genesis HealthCare System

STAFF CHAPLAIN
Milwaukee, WI – Ascension

HIRING CHAPLAINS IN COLORADO AND KANSAS
Centura Health

VIRTUAL CHAPLAIN
Ascension Health – Remote US location

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