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Winter 2026Fr. Nelson Baker was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. His 60 years in the priesthood were spent sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and giving hope to the destitute. -
Winter 2026Mission — Exploration of the Soul Is Ever-Present in the Ministry's Changing Seasons
Like many of you, the events of the recent season have left me feeling powerless. Angst over recent policies persists, as some legislators attempt to oppress health care coverage for those most in need. We find ourselves asking, "How might I be an effective agent for change?" The divisiveness feels hopeless, where societal fear of the "other" looms as acceptable. As we look for God's unity amid the animosity, we ask, "How am I to be a bringer of peace?" But beneath powerlessness and hopelessness, soul questions lie dormant until their proper time. -
Winter 2026Formation — Survey: Senior Leadership Formation Is Fueled by Regular Cadence, Ample Time
Senior leadership formation programs have become fixed features of Catholic health ministries in the United States. They have such importance that every ministry has a means of providing them for their senior leadership, and the data indicate the establishment of a shared vision for content, process and programmatic experience. -
Winter 2026Thinking Globally — Embracing Global Unity First in a 'What's in It for Me' World
Catholic health institutions in every corner of the world serve as beacons of hope, compassion and healing. From urban hospitals to remote rural clinics, the healing ministry continues to respond to the needs of communities with special attention to the most vulnerable. -
Winter 2026Community Benefit — How Community Benefit Serves as a Living Expression of Catholic Health's Mission and Commitment
While many in Catholic health care are familiar with our Catholic social teaching and the ways it is embedded in the care that we provide, these Catholic social teachings are also the central tenets of our community benefit programs and activities. -
Fall 2025Maryland's Total Cost of Care Model Aligns Health Innovation With Mission-Driven Care
A 60-year-old woman living with chronic conditions such as asthma, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis and depression sought emergency care due to worsening shortness of breath. Following her discharge from the emergency department, she continued to struggle with her symptoms while also navigating significant barriers to recovery, including food insecurity, lack of transportation and the need for home-based medical support. -
Fall 2025Findings From CHA Survey: Formation Reaches Deeper Into Ministries, Increases Demand for New Resources
Formation is widely recognized as a crucial tool for embedding Catholic identity and essential for aligning personal values with Catholic health care's mission," writes Shaikat Sen, executive vice president of HSM Group and lead researcher for CHA's nationwide study of ministry formation across its membership. Launched in the fall of 2024 to build on findings from CHA's 2022 Mission Leader Survey, the survey's goal was to discover members' activities and needs related to ministry formation. -
Fall 2025Place Human Dignity at the Center of Health Care Reforms
Health care in America is in need of a transformation. Average costs of care are consistently double those of other developed countries, while outcomes in the U.S. — like life expectancy, infant mortality and chronic disease management — fall short. Access remains a consistent issue with almost 8% of Americans, or 26 million people, without health insurance. Millions more are underinsured, causing them to delay or avoid care altogether. -
Fall 2025Mission - Weaving Foundational Mission-Related Competencies Into Workplace Expectations
At Catholic Health, we stand at a pivotal moment, charged with leading with clinical excellence and a sacred purpose rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. -
Summer 2025Called To Be Witnesses of Hope
The Vatican’s Year of Jubilee, themed Pilgrims of Hope, began this past Christmas Eve and continues until the celebration of Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2026. This tradition of celebrating a jubilee year traces its roots to the Jewish custom of observing a jubilee every 50 years, during which enslaved people and prisoners would be freed, debts forgiven and God’s mercy made manifest. -
Summer 2025Mission for This Moment
According to the evangelist and physician Luke, Jesus articulated his mission when he was filled with the Holy Spirit after fasting in the desert for 40 days and enduring the temptation to forsake love for fame, fortune and power. -
Summer 2025Sponsors Set Steadying Course With Eye on the Horizon
Catholic health care has been blessed by the ministry of sponsorship. Sponsors have guided, nudged, accompanied, encouraged and, yes, sometimes redirected the ministry through many moments of "thick fog." We are tempted to believe the uncertainty of our time is unique, but the veterans among us remind us that low visibility and headwinds have always been part of our story.
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Mission | S6: EP9Partnering with Parishes for Community Health
Health Calls Season 6, Episode 9 explores how Catholic health care extends beyond hospital walls through parish nurse programs. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Megan Timm, Regional Director of Community Health for SSM Health in Wisconsin, to discuss a model that has flourished in SSM Health's local communities.Timm explains how parish nurses serve as trusted health resources within parishes and neighborhoods, blending clinical expertise with community connection. These nurses provide screenings, education, and navigation support while addressing social needs and offering spiritual care, embodying the whole-person care that Catholic health systems strive to provide. Megan also shares insights on program impact, recruitment strategies, and the importance of adapting to evolving community needs. This episode underscores collaboration as a cornerstone for improving health outcomes and strengthening ties between faith and care.Resources » Read recent Catholic Health World articles on REACHI and one of the programs it helped fund, Safe Parking LA--> Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube
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Mission | S6: EP8
Mission Integration and the Next Generation of Health Care Workers
Health Calls Season 6, Episode 8 centers a conversation about mission integration and the formation of the next generation of health care workers. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka are joined by Chip Chipman, Manager of Pastoral Care and Mission Integration at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, who reflects on the role of spiritual care as a core element of whole-person care and how it extends beyond chaplaincy to every member of the care team. The episode explores how students and new clinicians are introduced to Catholic mission, ethics, and values through relationship-building, case studies, and real-world engagement. Chip also discusses how technology, including e-chaplaincy, can expand access to spiritual care while reinforcing the importance of presence and human connection. Together, the conversation highlights how Catholic health care can prepare future caregivers to lead with compassion, courage, and integrity.Resources » Read recent Catholic Health World articles on REACHI and one of the programs it helped fund, Safe Parking LA--> Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube
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S6: EP7
Partnering with the Formerly Unhoused to Care for Those in Need
Health Calls Season 6, Episode 7 explores how CommonSpirit Health partners with those who have lived experience of homelessness to shape solutions and fund grants. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Nicole Wilson, Community Health and Housing System Manager at CommonSpirit Health, to discuss the Research and Equity Advisory Council for Housing Insecurities (REACHI).Wilson explains how REACHI elevates voices of the formerly unhoused in decision-making, from grant allocation to program design, ensuring initiatives reflect real-world needs. The conversation highlights innovative approaches like safe parking programs for women living in vehicles and the importance of trauma-informed care and low-barrier housing options. Nicole shares how authentic power-sharing and feedback loops transform strategies across diverse communities, from Los Angeles to Washington State. This episode underscores Catholic health care’s commitment to collaboration and equity in addressing homelessness and housing insecurity.Resources» Read recent Catholic Health World articles on REACHI and one of the programs it helped fund, Safe Parking LA Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube