"Rooted in theological integrity and sacred traditions we minister to the
human condition to foster individual and corporate healing, meaning, and hope."
Our scope of practice:
quality spiritual care - responding to the deepest healing needs
of patients and their loved ones through spiritual assessment, care, and counseling
in collaboration with health care staff
clinical education for ministry - promoting a relationship between
the hospitals & clinics and the religious community by developing competent,
moral, and spiritually sensitive pastoral leaders
leadership in ethics - promoting values of a just society with the
hospital, health system and broader commnuity
A chaplain is always available to patients, families and staff at Mercy.
An integral part of the health care team, chaplains provide an interfaith ministry,
nurturing patient values and beliefs and encouraging a more holistic approach
to health care. Chaplains are available to patients and their loved ones in
times of vulnerability—listening to hopes and fears, reconnecting people to
their sources of strength and meaning, and transforming through prayer and ritual.
Staff chaplains at Mercy are (or are in process of becoming) board
certified in the Association of Professional Chaplains. A Roman Catholic priest
chaplain is also available for ministry to Catholic patients. At Mercy, the chapels are conveniently located on the main floor and are
always open for prayer and meditation. If you want to reach the Spiritual Care
and Pastoral Education office, please call 763-236-8738.
Clinical Pastoral Education at Mercy Hospital
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students are an important part of the Spiritual
Care and Pastoral Education Department at Mercy. They also minister
to patients, families, and staff as part of their educational program. CPE is
an experiential form of theological education in clinical settings. Accredited
by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education,
the Allina CPE Center trains chaplain students on each of the Allina metro hospital
campuses. Rev. Jim Tonneson supervises the CPE program at Mercy.
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