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What is a chaplain?  Who can become a chaplain?  What kind of training do I need?

Chaplains are professionals who provide spiritual and emotional support to people in many different settings. You’ll listen to people who are in a very vulnerable place. You’ll celebrate with families who received great news. As a chaplain, you will mark the beginning of lives, the end of lives and the many transforming moments in between.

The mission of this information night is to not only provide information on the Catholic Chaplaincy, but to  also support your discernment of God's will in your life and to provide the lay faithful with the resources needed to accompany your journey

View our panel of seasoned chaplains, health care leaders, and Catholic formators as they engage in a lively and interactive information session covering the topics of:

Meet the Presenters 

Elaine Babbish M.A.P.S., BCC  | Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, Clinical Chaplain

Elaine Babbish shared a little of her own personal journey to chaplaincy and give us a snapshot of the day-in-the-life of a lay chaplain.

Beverly M. Beltramo, DMin, BCC  |  Director of Spiritual Care, Mission Integration, Ascension Michigan Market

Dr. Beltramo provided an overview of the ministry of chaplain, described what she looks for in hiring chaplains, and gave us the scoop on the employment outlook for chaplains.

David A. Lichter, D.Min |  Executive Director, National Association of Catholic Chaplains

Dr. Lichter discussed the process of choosing a chaplaincy program, the training required to pursue the ministry, and key milestones along the journey.

Dr. Matthew Gerlach, Ph.D.,  |  Dean, Institute for Lay Ministry (SHMS)

Dr. Gerlach served as our host, shared what the seminary offers for academic programs supporting chaplaincy, and helped connect participants to the next steps on their journey.