Mission Services
St. Mary’s mission is to be a compassionate healing presence in our community. As a Catholic institution, sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries, St. Mary’s reflects a commitment to the sacredness of human life and the dignity of each person we serve.
Mission Services is an integral part of St. Mary’s commitment to caring. St. Mary’s Mission Services encompasses Ethics, Spiritual Care, Spirituality in the Work Place, Formation, Language Services, and Patient Experience. Please visit our Patient Information page for more information about these services.
Spiritual Care
Our dedicated Pastoral Care staff of sisters and qualified chaplains is available to provide spiritual care and support in accord with each patient’s individual religious beliefs. Services include:
- Prayer and Spiritual Counseling
- Worship and Sacramental Ministry
- Bereavement Support Groups
Community clergy are always welcome to visit members of their congregation who are patients at St. Mary’s. Please make arrangements through your religious community. To arrange a visit with a St. Mary’s chaplain, please ask your nurse to page a chaplain or call Mission Services at 706-389-3276.
Chapel
St. Mary’s Chapel is located in the main lobby and is available from 6 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. for private prayer and meditation. Everyone is welcome. Mass is televised on St. Mary’s in-house Care Channel, channel 20 on hospital televisions.
Mission Services is located on the first floor of the hospital in the Administrative hall just past the chapel to the left. For additional information please call 706-389-3276.
Grief & Bereavement Resources
St. Mary’s is dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. These important bereavement services focus on people dealing with death by providing emotional and practical advice to help them better cope during this challenging time in their lives.