Welcome to the Department of Spiritual Care

At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, our chaplains and spiritual care volunteers offer compassionate, inclusive, and respectful support to patients, visitors, and staff. Our team is here to listen to and support any and all spiritual paths and faith traditions.

When an ordinary sense of meaning and hope has been disrupted by a hospitalization, illness, or a life-changing event, we are here to address your unique spiritual journey and support your needs.

Our mission is to treat every individual as we would a beloved family member. We provide spiritual care with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.

How to Reach Us

NWH chaplains are available daily Monday through Friday as well as some weekend hours. You may reach a chaplain by:

Telling a member of your care team that you would like to speak with a chaplain
Calling us at 617-243-6634 from outside the hospital or at ext. 6634 from a hospital phone

If we do not immediately respond to your call, please leave a message and a chaplain will get back to you as soon as possible.

Interfaith Prayer Room

The Interfaith Prayer Room at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is located on 2 West, near the Intensive Care Unit. It is open 24/7. All are welcome to this place of quiet refuge.

Drop-in meditation is held in the Interfaith Prayer Room on weekdays at noon and at 12:30 pm. Learn more about meditation.

The chaplains’ office is also located on 2 West. Meet our chaplains.