{"id":29738,"date":"2018-12-21T17:36:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T17:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avemariavillage.org\/?page_id=29738"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:26:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:26:07","slug":"spiritual-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/avemaria\/services\/spiritual-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1537302989524{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1461313099115{margin-top: -13px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;29743&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a faith-based facility, we feel that meeting the spiritual needs of each resident is of utmost importance. To this end, we employ a full-time chaplain who is available to residents regardless of denomination or religious affiliation. We coordinate with clergy members from the resident\u2019s home church or parish to ensure that they are extended hospitality, and to assure them that they are invited to minister with us to the needs of their church members or parishioners in our facility.<\/p>\n<p>Our beautiful Good Shepherd Chapel, is used for organized religious activities, personal prayer, and quiet reflection, and is available around the clock. 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