Spiritual Care Services
Spiritual Care Services offers inclusive and compassionate support that honors the diverse beliefs, cultures and identities of all who face cancer and serious illness in our community. We embody City of Hope’s foundational wisdom: “There is no profit in curing the body if, in the process, we destroy the soul.” We walk alongside patients, their loved ones and staff with tender advocacy, steadfast hope and loving support — affirming each sacred story so that no one suffers alone on the path to healing.
At City of Hope®, we recognize that healing involves the whole person — body, mind and spirit. Our chaplains provide compassionate and dignified emotional and spiritual care to patients, their loved ones and caregivers, regardless of faith or religious belief. Whether you are seeking comfort, guidance or simply a listening ear, we are here to journey with you through this challenging time.
How Do I Contact a Chaplain?
What Is a Chaplain?
- Provides emotional, spiritual and religious support
- Offers a nonjudgmental presence to patients and loved ones of all beliefs
- Helps navigate questions of meaning, hope and purpose
- Respects and honors your unique spiritual journey, whether or not you follow a particular faith tradition
10 Reasons to Call Spiritual Care Services
- For spiritual and emotional support and active listening
- When facing medical, life transition or religious decisions
- When struggling with questions of faith, meaning or purpose
- When receiving difficult or unexpected news
- When feeling overwhelmed, anxious or isolated
- To comfort patients, loved ones and others in the face of serious illness or death
- To offer religious ceremonies, blessings, or rituals around life transitions
- When staff or caregivers need support
- When seeking comfort, peace, meditation or prayer
- In moments of gratitude and thanksgiving
Other Spiritual Care Services
Catholic Mass
Islamic/Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers
Arthur and Stephanie Blank Interfaith Meditation Center
Jewish Shabbat boxes
The Arthur and Stephanie Blank Interfaith Meditation Center
Upcoming Events
Join us Oct. 20–24, 2025, for Spiritual Care Week, a nationwide celebration themed “40 Years of Spiritual Support.” This is a time to pause, reflect and nurture your mind, body and spirit.
Daily Prayer and Meditation Services
Blank Meditation Center, noon-12:45 p.m.
- Monday: Prayer for Peace
- Tuesday: Self-reiki practice
- Wednesday: Catholic mass
- Thursday: Heart Self-Compassion for the Wounded Heart
- Friday: Jumu’ah (Muslim Friday prayer)
Tea for the Soul
Biller Resource Center activity room, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All staff are welcome to drop in, enjoy tea and take a quiet moment for yourself. Hosted by Spiritual Care Services and Hands of Hope.
