Pastoral Care is a ministry of healing which provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, their families, and hospital staff. The Chaplains work as part of the healing team in conjunction with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers. The Pastoral Care may include responding to crises, assisting persons in the resolution of ethical questions regarding patient care, contacting pastors, priests, rabbis, or other religious representatives as requested, and providing ongoing spiritual support.

Programs and Services

St. John Hospice provides spiritual care to its patients and their loved ones throughout the dying process. Bereavement support services are available to families after the patient has died. Memorial Services are meaningful ceremonies, and one of the many elements that help the bereaved in their grief journey. St. John Health offers Memorial Services throughout the year. For more information about grief support services, call (800) 248-2298 to contact the Bereavement Coordinator.

Pastoral Care Team

• Matique Modock
• Rev. Andre Carr
• Father Viktor Trotskyy
• Rev. Joyce Treppa
• Rabbi Avie Shapiro

Requests and Referrals

Residents and families of all faiths can request a visit with a Chaplain. Any member of the health team can assist with making a referral. People call on chaplains for a number of reasons. Some of the most common reasons include:

• Overwhelming illness (change in vital signs)
• Need for anointing or administration of the Sacraments
• Fear and anxiety
• Loneliness and isolation
• Discouragement and despair
• Helplessness and hopelessness
• Loss of meaning and purpose
• Conflict with others
• Facing change and loss
• Struggling with the meaning of life
• Feeling cut off from God
• Grappling with questions about life and death
• Needing the comfort of prayer
• Decisions regarding a living will and advance directives
• Working through the loss of a loved one
• Facing ethical dilemmas