Meet Our Chaplains

The chaplains at Newton-Wellesley Hospital are clinically trained, have Masters-degree-level theological education, and observe standards of practice for use in acute-care settings. They are joined by spiritual care volunteers who provide additional support.

Chaplain Alyssa Adreani, Interfaith Chaplain, Department Manager: 617-243-6634

• Education: BA/MA Applied Linguistics, Boston University; MA, Pastoral Ministry, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Certificate in Field Supervision, Harvard Divinity School
• CPE placements: St. Vincent’s Hospital (Worcester, MA), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston), St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (Boston)
• Professional associations: Member, Association of Professional Chaplains (board certified)
• Professional interests/specialization: Spirituality and recovery, Emergency medicine/chaplaincy, Homelessness/spirituality. Alyssa is a 20-year practitioner of meditation and is Reiki I trained/certified. She has also assisted in facilitating spiritual care for inmates and detainees at the Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston. 

Chaplain Marlene DeLeon, Board Certified, Interfaith Chaplain: 617-243-5990

• Education: BA Comparative Literature, University of California, Davis; Master of Theological Studies, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry; MBA in Finance, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School; MA Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley
• CPE placements: Boston Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Professional associations: Member, Association of Professional Chaplains
• Professional interests/specialization: Marlene is trained in offering spiritual direction, and regularly practices centering prayer and meditation.  She helps facilitate retreats for women in transition from homelessness and substance addiction.

Chaplain Chasiah Haberman, Interfaith Chaplain: 617-243-6827

• Education: Washington University in St. Louis B.A. English Literature; Drisha Institute for Jewish Education, Scholars Circle Program: Certificate in Jewish Education, Leadership and Scholarship
• CPE placements: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Hebrew Senior Life
• Professional associations: Member, National Association of Jewish Chaplains
• Professional interests/specialization: Palliative Care, Arts/Creative Expression, Mental Health, LGBTQ inclusion. Chasiah is an experienced Jewish Educator and has taught adults and children at spiritual retreats, continuing education programs and congregational settings.

The Role of Our Hospital Chaplains

As an integral part of the patient care team, our chaplains:

• Participate in interdisciplinary team and family meetings
• Contribute a spiritual perspective to a patient’s particular situation and plan of care
• Advocate for the spiritual needs and preferences of patients

If you would like to talk with a chaplain about your spiritual needs, or to simply connect with someone who can listen to your concerns with empathy and support, please know that we are here for you.