The gospels reveal to us that Jesus’ ministry was a ministry of healing. Nearly 1/5 of the gospels are devoted to acts of healing, with more than
40 recorded instances of physical and mental healing. Christian ministry, by its nature, involves ministries of healing that strive for the well-being
of the mind, body and spirit.

In May 1968, the Bishop of Toronto’s Commission
on the Church’s Ministry of Healing noted:

“Health and healing are difficult to define, but health may be described as a condition of satisfactory functioning of the whole organism. The words health, wholeness and holiness are closely linked in origin. Healing may, therefore, be described as the process by which a living organism, whose functions are disordered, is restored to health or ‘made whole’; that is to say, returns to complete functioning. In a sense, all healing maybe considered to be Divine. Many aspects of healing are still outside our present knowledge, and this we should honestly and humbly admit.

Diocese of Saskatoon Anglican Hospital Chaplaincy

The Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon Hospital Chaplaincy seeks to provide pastoral and sacramental ministry for who are in Hospital or Hospice in the city of Saskatoon. This includes providing holy communion, baptism, anointing, and prayers for the sick and for the dying and their families. The Chaplain journeys with the sick in a non-judgmental way regardless of their status as communicants, providing counsel for those pondering the meaning of life, answering spiritual questions, and various concerns of patients and their families.

This ministry is also of benefit to Anglicans who come to the city of Saskatoon from outlying areas who are away from their community, family, church and pastoral support.

This Chaplaincy ministry is provided 24-7 to patients, their families and hospital staff.

Diocesan Chaplain: Archdeacon Daniel Hughes 306-716-2907

Healing is as much mystery as science. The experience and ministry of healing are as old as humanity itself. In the scientific 21st century, promoting the Church’s ministry of healing in the parish setting and in publicly funded institutions (hospitals, long-term care facilities and prisons) is one of the most challenging opportunities of living out our vision of building communities of hope and compassion.