Chaplain services
Miami VA's chaplains are trained specialists in spiritual and religious care, available to patients and their families throughout their hospital stays. Our interfaith chapel offers space for quiet reflection as well as regularly scheduled services.
Chaplain services
Miami VA's chaplains serve people of all faiths and denominations as well as Veterans and their families looking for non-denominational support. They are here to listen and offer spiritual and emotional support as you struggle with tough questions and ethical decisions. Our interfaith chapel offers space for quiet reflection and scheduled services.
Mission Statement
Educating, Collaborating & Innovating transformative spiritual care by compassionately connecting the sacred, imparting hope and grace, through reconciliation that empowers purpose in living.
Vision Statement
“Transformed by the sacred.” VHSO Chaplain Service will be a recognized first-class continuum spiritual care program, that is integrated into all aspects of healthcare by spiritual and culturally competent chaplains.
Spiritual and religious services
Our chaplains engage within the sacred space of Veterans and family members through outpatient treatment, hospital stays, and extended care. If needed, spiritual community clergy collaborations are provided. Our clinical Chaplains support and protect the Veterans 1st Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion, as well as, protection from religious influence. Chaplains provide services such as:
- Baptisms
- Bereavement (grief and loss) care
- Comfort and counseling
- Communion
- Community Outreach
- Religious and Spiritual Support
- Spiritual Awareness Groups
- Weddings
Worship services
Protestant Worship- Sunday at 9:00am, Main Chapel
Catholic Mass- Sunday at 11:30am, Catholic Chapel
Tuesday Mass at 11:30am, Catholic Chapel
Adoration Service- Wednesday at 11:30am
Confession facilitated before Mass