Diocese of Arlington Hospital Ministry

Our mission is to share the love and mercy of Jesus to all who are suffering, especially those who are sick and/or dying in the hospital.  The sick and suffering are the most important people in the Body of Christ, and we want people to experience Jesus’ hope and healing, turning their pain into something good for themselves and for others.  

In today’s world, people are taught that pain and suffering are bad and should be avoided or ended through medicines, pain killers or even death (suicide & euthanasia).   Unfortunately, this attitude has led to addictions, despair and even anger at God for allowing this suffering.  

We want to give hope and meaning to the suffering children of God.  God sent His son Jesus to show us how suffering can be used for good, and through redemptive suffering, people can use their suffering for their own personal salvation, as well as the good of others and the Church.