Denominational Programs

The Department of Spiritual Care and Education partners with community chaplaincy programs to provide faith-specific ministry to patients and caregivers at MD Anderson. Denominational coordinators are trained and supervised under the direction of the Spiritual Care and Education department. These partners include, but are not limited to:

Catholic Chaplains Corps provides sacramental and pastoral care to the patients, families and staff of hospitals and institutions of the Texas Medical Center, Houston. In addition to the designated staff, the Corps sponsors the pastoral assistants - specially trained lay personnel who assist the staff in brining the healing presence of Christ to those whom the Corps serves.

Jewish Family Service/Jewish Federation of Greater Houston: A chaplain visits Jewish patients and their caregivers in the hospital and the outpatient clinics. Additionally, a dedicated group of volunteers make daily visits. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, the chaplain provides spiritual direction and development, supportive counseling, prayer, or resources and referrals for Jewish life in the Houston community.

Lifeline Chaplaincy: program is an extension of the Churches of Christ ministry in the Greater Houston Area. Its emphasis is on patient visitation and family support, as well as continued education for pastoral care volunteers. Phone: 713-524-1055

Living Hope Chaplaincy provides spiritual care to non-denominational Christian patients and their families. Its well-trained lay chaplains offer compassion, a listening ear, encouragement and faith-filled prayers to help patients and families on the journey to healing. They also provide helpful resources, such as Bibles, scripture blankets, healing scriptures in writing and on audio, and some financial assistance with parking and insurance deductibles and co-pays. Visit their website for more information and to request a visit.

Presbyterian Outreach to Patients (POP) provides pastoral care to Presbyterian patients and families in the Texas Medical Center. Lay Ministers are trained to serve in this specialized ministry and are credentialed by the respective hospital. This ministry is overseen by a Board of Directors who come from Houston area congregations.

The Department maintains a large database of other religious community resources to connect patients and caregivers to their particular faith group. For more information, call us at 713-792-7184.