Chaplaincy
Many spiritual paths
What is keeping you going in a time like this?
Where are you finding your strength?
Your hope? Your peacefulness?
Chaplains honor every journey of faith and are here to assist you in meeting your unique spiritual needs. Rather than promote any specific beliefs, we listen respectfully to nurture your spirit during this time of physical healing.
What we do
- conversation and prayers before surgery
- bedside visits during a hospital stay
- support for families during surgery
- confidential listening
- worship leadership within the hospital
- consultation religious or ethical questions
- rituals and sacraments when requested
- care for your spirit during your physical healing
- help you observe your own faith practices in this setting
- pray for hope, healing, comfort and peace
We are available
Chaplains are in the hospital from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday. During evening hours, chaplains may be paged for emergencies.
Chaplains at Boston Children's Hospital
| CHAPLAIN | FAITH/TRADITION | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbi Susan Harris, Director, MHL, BCC |
Jewish | 617-355-8095 |
| Rev. Ann Haywood-Baxter, MDiv, BCC |
United Methodist Church | 857-218-4780 |
| Christian |
617-355-4635 |
|
| Shannon Kin, MDiv, BCC | Roman Catholic | 617-355-4775 |
| Imam Ibrahim Sayar, MA |
Muslim | 857-218-5238 |
| Rev. Michele Torres, MA, MDiv, LMHC, BCC |
Episcopal (Spanish speaking) |
617-355-7729 |
| Melissa Vela, MDiv, BCC |
Roman Catholic |
617-919-4398 |
Rev. Ross Goodman, DMin (night chaplain)
Rev. Beth Loomis, MDiv (weekend and night chaplain)
Hobson Louis, MDiv (per-diem chaplain)
Contact us
Call the page operator at 617-355-6363. Ask for a chaplain to be paged. A nurse can also page for you.
Directory
A directory of local churches, synagogues and mosques with phone numbers and websites is available in the chapel or online at the Pluralism Project, Harvard University.
Scheduled Worship Times
Check announcements of the chapel door for details and times of weekday services, including Vipassana “Insight “ meditation and weekday Roman Catholic Communion services.
Buddhist
- Vipassana “Insight “ Meditation, Wednesdays at 8 a.m. in the chapel
- Meditation cushions available for your use at all times
Jewish
- Sabbath candle lighting times
- Local resources for the Jewish community
- Special events for Sukkoth, Passover and other Jewish holidays
Muslim
- Boston prayer schedule
- Multi-faith chapel (with prayer rugs and Qibla) open at all times for daily prayer
- Juma prayer on Fridays at 1 p.m. in the Patient Entertainment Center (PEC)
- Special events for Ramadan and other holy days
Protestant
- Services scheduled for special holidays
Roman Catholic
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the chapel, Communion service followed by the rosary
- Special services for Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve
Contact us
For more information about our spiritual care services and interfaith chapel, please contact us:
Phone: 617-355-8095
Email:
Rabbi Susan Harris
Director, Department of Chaplaincy
Address:
Boston Children's Hospital
Chaplaincy Department
Farley Building, First Floor, #106
300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115
