Mission and Values

Providing excellent patient care is the major concern of the UVa Health System. Pastoral care is one significant dimension of this caring concern for the sick person. Chaplains (interns, residents and supervisors), as providers of pastoral care, are members of the healing team in each clinical area in which they serve, and have the opportunity to learn how other helping persons provide care for people in need. This experience offers the opportunity for learning about the uniqueness and the commonality of the care provided. Our overarching concern for patient care provides the context and setting for the development of personal and professional identity and enhanced professional competence as ministers. To support these objectives, we have adopted the following Mission Statement:

"The Mission of the Department of Chaplaincy Services and Pastoral Education is to provide excellence in spiritual care and education for our patients, their families, students, staff and the broader community."