National Health Care Week 2020

At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths – especially society’s most vulnerable. 

This week is the National Health Care Week (Oct 4-10) - we invite you to learn more about National Catholic Health Care by visiting Catholic Health Alliance of Canada 

Download: 

• National Catholic Health Care - Awaken Statement
• Daily Reflections
• National Catholic Health Care Declaration
• Letter of Gratitude from Minister Shandro

This is a time for us to reflect and give thanks for the gift of Catholic health care, and for the thousands of dedicated staff, physicians and volunteers who care for those in need. Like the Sisters who came before us, the Covenant family is united by a shared mission that calls on us to serve people from all backgrounds and society’s most vulnerable, according to our values.

During National Catholic Health Care Week, let us give thanks for the courageous gift of Catholic health care during these challenging times—in hospitals, community health centres, or seniors care homes. We pray:
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• For the Church, a company of believers who journey with the risen Lord, and who stand in prayerful solidarity with the sick, poor and marginalized. We pray to the Lord.
• For community health centers, and seniors care homes as they foster healing and hope for the people and communities they serve. We pray to the Lord.
• For all people who serve our Catholic health care organizations – nurses, physicians, employees and volunteers - that they may reflect the face of Jesus as they care for those experiencing illness, disability, and end of life. We pray to the Lord.
• For those receiving health care, especially those who are most vulnerable, that they experience empathy, compassion, and the love of God in the midst of health difficulties. We pray to the Lord.
• For all who respond to challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to health care and our larger society; for courage to have important conversations about the experiences of illness, stigma, poverty or loneliness highlighted during this time. We pray to the Lord.
• For the spiritual and physical well-being of all parishioners; for those who have died recently; and for those who mourn and suffer loss. We pray to the Lord.