Close-up of one person gently holding another's hand, offering comfort and support; both wear light-colored clothing. This compassionate care is available at St. Francis Health Services in Minnesota.
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Spiritual Care

Spiritual enrichment services rooted in the dignity of human life

Why Spiritual Care is Important

Respecting human life in Minnesota

‘Jesus’ healing mission went further than caring only for physical affliction. He touched people at the deepest level of their existence; he sought their physical, mental, and spiritual healing (Jn 6:35, 11:25-27). He ‘came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.’ (Jn 10:10)

As a not-for-profit faith-based healthcare organization serving communities across Minnesota, our approach is wholly unique in that we remain just as concerned about residents’ spiritual enrichment as their physical health and wellbeing.

To adequately provide for Spiritual Care, St. Francis delivers pastoral services from all denominations to provide residents and their families with compassionate, faith-based guidance and care during some of the most profoundly challenging moments of their lives, whether they are facing a health crisis, chronic illness, loss of body or cognitive functions, impending death, or the dying process.

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A smiling elderly woman in a wheelchair holds hands with a young caregiver, both looking at each other in a bright indoor setting at St. Francis Outpatient Therapy in Minnesota.
Two older men sit closely together indoors; one holds a book labeled "Holy Bible" while the other listens attentively with a serious expression, reflecting the supportive atmosphere found at St. Francis Outpatient Therapy in Minnesota.

Our Spiritual Care providers may be called upon to take on topics like:

  • Meaning and purpose of life
  • Faith and religious practices
  • Grief and Loss
  • Forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Hope and Resilience
  • End-of-life concerns
  • Emotional well-being
  • Support for family and loved ones

Whether it’s resolving relationship, reflecting on life’s purpose, or simply seeking peace, St. Francis provide Spiritual Care that helps residents find meaning, comfort, and connection in their later years.

Spiritual Care at St. Francis: Services to Enrich Your Faith

Dedicated pastoral support for your spiritual needs

At St. Francis, we offer spiritual support services to all residents, regardless of denomination. Our pastoral and clergy partners work together to make sure every resident receives personalized attention. Our Spiritual Care offerings include:

  • Spiritual support by pastoral and clergy partners

  • Support, guidance, and counseling by clergy from local churches
  • Religious services and worship with neighbors
  • Personalized attention and care for every individual
  • Prayer groups and other faith-based activities
  • Support for all denominational beliefs and practices

*Not all services and amenities are available at all locations. Please contact communities directly for more information.

An Approach Rooted in Respect for Every Human Life

Experience community and peace of mind in a warm, welcoming environment

At St. Francis, we take a holistic approach to resident care that encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements of wellness. And we are as dedicated to residents’ Spiritual Care as we are to all other dimensions of resident health. At each of our communities, our pastoral providers become a trusted resource for residents and their families, providing comfort, healing, and guidance to navigate life’s challenges and integrate them into a greater spiritual understanding.