Our Philosophy
Pastoral Care is a ministry dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our patients, families and employees by addressing their spiritual, social and emotional needs.
 
Locations
St. Joseph's Hospital
11705 Mercy Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 819-2129
Director's Secretary: Janice Gross  
 
Candler Hospital 
5353 Reynolds Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 819-6001
Director's Secretary: Janice Gross
  
Chaplains

Weekday Mass and Worship Schedule
(In the Chapel and on Channel 83 or 5)

St. Joseph's Hospital

• 11:30 a.m. - Monday through Friday (except second Friday at 9 a.m.) in the Chapel and on Channel 83 (Mass)
• 11 a.m. - Saturday in the Chapel and on Channel 83
• 12:15 p.m. - Every Wednesday (Interfaith Service)

Candler Hospital

• 10:30 a.m. - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the Chapel and on Channel 5 (Ecumenical Services)
• 12:00 p.m. - Every Tuesday in the Chapel and on Channel 5 (Catholic Mass)

Sunday Mass and Worship Schedule

St. Joseph's Hospital

• 11 a.m. - Sunday Mass and Worship

Candler Hospital

• 10 a.m. - Sunday (Ecumenical Service)

To Receive Holy Communion:

St. Joseph's Hospital - Holy Communion is distributed in patients' rooms to Catholics who wish to receive. Additionally, Mass is celebrated every day in the Chapel.

Candler Hospital - 10 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month in the Chapel or by arrangement with nurse and Pastoral Care office to be served in your room.

To Converse with a Chaplain
Your spiritual and emotional resources can help you toward recovery and a more fulfilling personal life. We are available for conversation or pastoral counseling by contacting our office.

To Obtain Reading Material
Our offices stock written material on dozens of topics related to spirituality and health including the Bible.

To Request Prayer
Call the hospital operator at either hospital and ask for the Pastoral Care office. A daily prayer list is maintained inside the front of the St. Joseph's Chapel and by the door of the Candler Chapel.

Memorial Services
Memorial services are celebrated quarterly.

Daily Prayer
Prayer is offered each morning between 8 and 9 a.m. over the hospital intercom system.

Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion
Pastoral Care services are provided daily for the wellbeing of patients, families and staff.