chas communiqué VOL. 28 No.4 OCT/NOV/DEC 2012 Catholic Health Association of 1702 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9 P 306-655-5330 F 306-655-5333 [email protected] www.chassk.ca Joint Conference Celebrates Catholic Health and Education

inter driving conditions in early November did marked with the celebration of Mass. Organizers spoke not affect the spirit, curiosity or the opportunity highly of the day, noting how students coming together W to come together for the first-ever jointly held were provided ‘a tangible and bigger sense of family’ mak- convention of the Catholic Health Association of ing reference to 121 Catholic schools in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan (CHAS) and the Saskatchewan Catholic Delegates attending the convention included a relatively School Boards Association (SCSBA). ‘One Lord, One even split between Health and Education, comprised of Call – a Rainbow of Ministries’ was held at the Regina health practitioners, educators, as well as a collective of Inn on November 2 – 4, 2012. The purpose of the confer- administrators, board members and trustees. Also in ence was to bring people together to celebrate Catholic attendance were representa- health and education in Saskatchewan, and, to remember tives from each diocesan how this province owes much to the many religious con- office, parishes, the Catholic gregations who were tireless in the development of quality Women’s League, and Knights health and education even before the inception of of Columbus. Saskatchewan as a province. “One Lord, One Call” served to inform and re-affirm delegates of how the Gospel mes- The convention provided sage continues to permeate Catholic Health and Catholic exceptional and thought pro- Education, with the call to action to build holistic voking speakers who went out community support from home, parish, school, and health of their way to establish the importance of “celebrating in care settings. the now”, “being aware of our vocational call,” and “how a ‘lived faith’ is the most powerful inspiration to others.” The impor- Jesse Manibusan (above), a Catholic evangelist, offered a tance of this blend of humour, story-telling and song to engage the audi- gathering did ence in a message for “seeing the ‘sacred in the secular’ in not go every moment of every task of our work.” unnoticed, as the province David Wells (right), Director of the was repre- Vicariate for Formation in the sented by its Diocese of Plymouth in East Devon, four Catholic England provided a humorous look Bishops. In attendance on the Friday evening were (above, at the state of culture, and proposed from L to R): Bishop Bryan Bayda, Ukrainian Catholic that those who work in Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon; Bishop Albert Thevenot, Diocese health and education are better at of Prince Albert; Archbishop Daniel Bohan, Archdiocese ministry than they give themselves of Regina, and Bishop Donald Bolen, Diocese of Saska- credit for. toon. The crowd of 275+ warmly welcomed and acknowl- Delegates attended one of two Catholic health breakout edged their witness and affirmation. sessions. Fr. Mark Miller Coordinated in conjunction with this conference was the (right), Provincial Superior for Provincial Youth Day, held during the day on Friday, the Redemptorists in , November 2nd. A snow storm did affect the attendance delineated the difference from the west and central areas of the province, however, between Catholic Health and there was still great participation from about 150 high Catholic Education in post- school students. Jesse Manibusan, a world renowned musi- modern systems and then cian and speaker from Texas, engaged the youth in a high offered a strong defense for the energy, interactive presentation. The Youth Day was also

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continuation of having a publically our call for eco-justice; building character in stewardship, funded Catholic system in our prov- revisiting the sacred tradition of making a retreat; a ince. response to our call to stewardship of our Catholic faith; Sr. Sarah Quakenbush is from the building on-going faith development for staff; celebrating Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. past, present and future of Catholic education and Marie and serves as Vice President of re-imagining inter-school elementary athletics. Mission, Ethics and Spirituality with As a first-time initiative, feedback received through the Catholic Health Corporation of evaluation submissions offered a consistent summation of Ontario. Asking, “What will be your legacy?” she “feeling blessed to have the opportunity to learn and share addressed the role of our Catholic leaders entrusted to carry our faith that is a part of our life in Catholic Education and out the mission and ministry in our Catholic sponsored Catholic Health.” Others spoke of “the passion and energy works in parish ministry, education, healthcare and social present in our church and the feeling of empowerment to programs. Sr. Sarah provided a specific focus on the stand up in solidarity of these joint ministries.” The personal call of each person to be a healing presence in Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan and the society and the voice of hope in addressing the needs of the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association were most vulnerable in our world. also encouraged by the feedback supporting the idea of Eight breakout sessions of Catholic Education explored future joint conference gatherings. themes of: being called to transform attitudes; living out - submitted by Sandy Normand Catholic Health Association 2012 Award Recipients

CHAS Mission Award: Sr. Therese Leclair parishioner at St. Joseph’s Parish. Sr. Therese recently Sr. Therese Leclair currently serves as Mont St. Joseph’s moved to Saskatoon, but her presence will be greatly “Volunteer Extraordinaire!” As a member of the Sisters of missed - both at Mont St. Joseph and in the Prince Albert Our Lady of the Cross, community at large. Sr. Therese began her time at Mont St. Joseph Moola Freer Palliative Care Award: Barb Hale Home in Prince Albert in Barb Hale graduated from nursing in 1981 and has been 1962 with a one year working in the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region since posting as their head 1991. She has worked in the cook. She then served Palliative Care Program for the and led in a variety of past sixteen years, the last eight positions - Supervisor of as a Clinical Nurse Consultant. Dietary, Housekeeping, Barb is very proactive in con- CHAS Director, Therese Jelinski Laundry and Mainte- tinually enhancing her learning presents award to Sr. Therese nance, Receptionist for and education in the area of LeClair (right) the Head Office, and for palliative care. Of significant four years (from 1975 to 1979) she was able to do what she note was the recent opportunity Sandra Kary presents loved best when she was put in charge of sewing, mending to travel to London, England, award to Barb Hale and seeing to the clothes of the residents. After her retire- where she was able to attend a (right) ment in 1989, she continued to play a big part in the two-week class with world- community of Mont St. Joseph by volunteering her time renowned teachers and lecturers on hospice and palliative visiting the residents, helping some of the ladies with hair- care. Colleagues and friends of Barb would attest to her do's, assisting with fundraising, and serving as President of deep respect for the principles and values of palliative care the Mont St. Joseph Auxiliary for six two-year terms. She mission and philosophy. She is seen as outstanding in her was also an original member of their Spiritual Care Com- field when it comes to hands-on care, and is seen as a won- panions team. We applaud Sr. Therese for her combined 30 derful leader and contributor in the field of palliative care. years of service (staff and volunteer) to Mont St. Joseph She is an invaluable asset to the RQHR Palliative Care Home. Sister Therese was much more than a volunteer at Program, and has advanced knowledge in pain manage- Mont St. Joseph Home. As a community member of Prince ment and medications. Her expertise in this area is highly Albert for more than 50 years, she was also an active recognized both within the program and the Region.

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CHAS Honorary Membership: Jean Mahoney katchewan Catholic Health Corporation, as well as being a Jean Mahoney started her nursing training at St. Paul's member of numerous hospital boards in rural Saskatche- Hospital School of Nursing in Saskatoon, and worked for wan and urban areas served by Catholic health facilities. many years in the area of Beyond her contributions in health care, Jean has had a Occupational Health in tremendous impact in the Church of Regina and Canada for Regina. A woman wired over 40 years. She has distinguished herself in all levels of for leadership, Jean the Catholic Women's League. She has served on various quickly found herself on Advisory Boards - Birthright, Martha House, Regents- many committee, boards, Campion College, Regina's Mobile Crisis Inc., Saskatche- task forces, and initiatives wan Nurses' Foundation, Provincial Health Advisory in health care. In the mid- Committee, Catholic Family Services, and many others. 1980's Jean was President Jean has received numerous awards and lifetime member- of the Saskatchewan Reg- Fr. Mark Miller presents certifi- ships including the: Canada Volunteer Award, YWCA istered Nurses Association, cate to Jean Mahoney Women of Distinction Award, Queen's Golden Jubilee and led with a vision to Medal, Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, and Papal Honors promote the image of nursing, develop key partnerships (in 2007 and 2010). with government, and create educational bursaries and scholarships for deserving Saskatchewan nurses. Today, Jean continues to serve tirelessly. You can find her volunteering in Spiritual Care Ministry at Regina General Also during this time, Jean was actively involved with the Hospital two mornings a week, offering pager relief for Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan, serving on RGH Chaplains, and volunteering a full day on Wednesday its AIDS Steering Committee, Task Force for Health Care at the Surgical Intensive Care Unit of RGH. She also serves Reform, Ethics Committee, and on the Board of Directors, in her parish - St. Anne's, Regina - assisting with Eucharistic with her Presidency spanning 1989 - 1991. She also served Ministry, visitation and Home Ministry of Care. on the Board (as a member and President) of the Sas- Becoming Tradition - The Compassionate Healers Mass

As an annual event, the Compassionate Healers Mass was in Christ (John 10:10), as a source beyond our own efforts, held in Saskatoon on September 20th at the Cathedral of the and the motivation of our service to others.” The Compas- Holy Family with Bishop Donald Bolen, in Prince Albert sionate Healers Mass provides an opportunity to gather as on October 14th at the Sacred Heart Cathedral community and be supported, affirmed and re- with Bishop Albert Thevenot, and in Regina on commissioned to the special vocational call of October 24th at Holy Trinity Parish with all those who serve in the healing ministry of Archbishop Daniel Bohan. The mass is held to Jesus. The Ritual of Commissioning of Caregiv- honour and give thanks in gratitude for all those ers was offered and those attending the mass who provide health care: medical personnel, were called in their faith to deepen their administrators, health care workers, volunteers, commitment to the mission of the Church and parish nurses, men and women religious in invited to come forward to have their hands health care ministry, ministry of care volunteers anointed as a sign of their resolve to live more in parishes and health care facilities, and those caring for fully as a ‘healer’ - a source of God’s presence in the family members. Sandra Kary, Executive Director for the community. With hands extended, the celebrant anoints Catholic Health Association, offered in her remarks that their hands asking; “Will you go forth into the community “Catholic health care does not have the monopoly on com- to be the presence of Christ?” to which each responded, passionate care. However, we do draw on our abundant life “I will.”

Santa Maria Transfers Ownership

Transfer of ownership of Santa Maria Senior Citizens’ Home in Regina was celebrated on Monday, November 19th. Once held by the Archdiocese of Regina, ownership and sponsorship will now be held by the Catholic Health Ministry of Saskatchewan (CHMS), which is governed by the Saskatchewan Bishops. A service was held in the Santa Maria Chapel to commemorate the transfer, followed by a reception in the lobby.

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CHAS Board and Staff for New CEO in 2012 - 2013 Welcome to Derry Martens who started as CEO of St. Joseph’s Hospital/Foyer d’Youville in October. Derry comes from Manitoba, and brings with her several years of senior manage- ment experience in rural/northern health care, including her last position as CEO of Churchill Regional Health Authority in Manitoba. Derry is replacing Mr. John Kelly who has accepted a dual position with the CHMS and Santa Maria in Regina.

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Health Ethics We are pleased to introduce our 2012-13 CHAS Board and Staff: Guide Back row, L to R: Marissa Alarcon (Executive Assistant); THIRD EDITION 2012 Peter Martens (Secretary/Treasurer, Saskatoon); Chris Donald (Saskatoon); Scott Irwin (CHMS Participant) Chris The Catholic Health Alliance of Boychuk (President, Saskatoon); Brian Martin (Past Presi- Canada has released the third revision of the Health dent, PA); Fenton Yeo (Macklin), Bert Yakichuk (Regina), Ethics Guide. The Guide is meant to provide guidance Sandy Normand (Mission Education Coordinator) in light of new advances in science and medicine, and Front Row, L to R: Sandra Kary (Executive Director), Shirley seeks to firmly ground the guide in the Gospel message. McNeil (Saskatoon); Jill Beatty (Saskatoon); Therese Jelinski Moreover, it incorporates a more fully articulated (Saskatoon); Bonnie Thiele Hunt (Vice-President, Regina) vision of the social nature of health care along with the Absent from photo are: Bishop Don Bolen (Bishop’s Repre- values and principles that are embedded in the Gospel. sentative), Joy Mendel (Ethicist, Saskatoon), Brian Zimmer (Saskatoon) The Health Ethics Guide:

 underlines the fundamental commitment within Welcome to Marissa the Catholic tradition to the ministry of caring for those who are sick and suffering; On October 9, 2012 Marissa Alarcon joined the CHAS articulates the values and principles that staff. Marissa received her Bachelor of Science (in Phys-  ics) and Masters of Arts (in Education) in the Philippines. provide guidelines for ethical decision-making; and She worked as a high school physics  promotes a pastoral understanding of how these teacher in a Catholic school in Naga principles and values can guide decision making in City, Philippines. She and her family health and social services. then moved to Dubai for three years where she worked as an Executive Price: $20.00 Assistant to the Managing Director of 10 or more copies: $18.00 each a large international corporation. They moved to Canada in 2009, set- tling in Toronto. She worked as an

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