Caring for the most vulnerable in our communities
Catholic health care honours each person as sacred. We serve millions of Canadians, united in a healing mission to care for people with compassion and humanity. Driven to improve the lives of individuals and communities—especially those at greatest risk—we are innovators, advocates, and partners in health care.
Organizations across the spectrum of care—acute and teaching hospitals, palliative and end of life, mental health and addictions, rehabilitation services, housing, and long term care.
Resourceful, creative health care professionals coming together to engage in dialogue, collaborate on initiatives, and deepen their connection to the ministry.
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A bold, unifying campaign that amplifies the role, value, and impact of Catholic health care in Canada.
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Recognizing our Catholic health care leaders and programs that have a transformative impact on health care in Canada.
Learn moreRooted in the healing ministry of Jesus, it is our call to approach each other with vulnerability and humility. We are part of each other’s journey towards healing. The CHAC has been serving Canadians for over 400 years—before Canada was even a country.
Learn MoreJanet Brown, former chair of Alliance 2002-2004 dies in Vancouver. We pray in gratitude for her years of service to the Alliance at the national level, and to Providence Health Care in Vancouver. RIP
learn moreStatement of the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DOWNLOAD PDFEverything in this world is connected. As living creatures on a living planet, we are dependent on one another. We are all responsible for the care of each other, our common home and our shared future. We know that lack of care for the environment has disproportionately impacted people who are poor and vulnerable. On Earth Day, our concern for the environment and our commitment to the health and wellbeing of the people we serve and our society is a call to action. In Laudato si’, Pope Francis encourages all of us to respond—as communities, institutions and individuals—to the urgent needs of our planet with a heart for social justice.
Our common home: A guide to caring for our living planetCatholic health care is grounded in the healing ministry of Jesus. The ethics of Catholic social teachings guide our work including the calls to respect dignity, foster trust in care, promote justice, and offer compassion. We recognize the interconnectedness of each of us and work in solidarity for the common good.
Learn moreWe believe in the sacredness of life at all stages, from conception until natural death, and are honoured to journey with individuals and their families at every step. Recognizing that death and dying are a natural part of life, we encourage honest conversations that generate dialogue about the many processes, dynamics, and decisions that must be considered as someone nears the end of their life.
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