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Volunteer chaplains honored

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AVH's Pastoral Care Department began in 1972, and the current chaplain roster includes 34 volunteers who minister to the spiritual needs of patients. (Contributed photo)
AVH’s Pastoral Care Department began in 1972. The current chaplain roster includes 34 volunteers who minister to the spiritual needs of patients. (Contributed photo)

LANCASTER – Antelope Valley Hospital’s Pastoral Care Department recognized 34 chaplains during its 24th Annual Volunteer Chaplains Banquet last week.

The volunteer chaplains were commended for their hours of ministering to the spiritual needs of patients, family and staff at the hospital.

As part of Antelope Valley Hospital’s interdisciplinary healthcare team, volunteer chaplains serve as trusted and professionally trained counselors who help others find comfort through spiritual strength, support palliative care patients, provide bioethics consultation and facilitate family-physician discussions.

The Pastoral Care Department began in 1972.

AV Hospital’s current volunteer chaplain roster includes:

  • Dan Alfrey
  • Fred Asper
  • Sherman Blakeslee
  • Richard Davis
  • Sylvia Dawn
  • Teresa Diaz
  • AAron Duncan
  • June Duriano
  • Bill Earle
  • Carole Earle
  • Jeffrey Eaton
  • Cornelius Edwards
  • Vicki Fisher
  • Nancy Gorke
  • Craig Greatman
  • Jennifer Halverstadt
  • Gwendolyn Ingram
  • Terri Lidberg
  • Fran Merritt
  • Christopher Mills
  • Monica Racine
  • Ann Marie Salvatore
  • Tania Scott
  • Joseph Silva, Jr.
  • Gordon Skinner
  • Patricia Spates
  • Connie Thieman
  • Albertina Thornton
  • Marcia Thompson
  • Reuben Tovar
  • Jackie Tovar
  • Dorothea Turner
  • Mark Vaughan
  • Chad Washburn

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5 comments for "Volunteer chaplains honored"

  1. Congrats Pastor Chad and Eric…serving the spiritual needs of those seeking Jesus’ comfort in dire times. We know you do it out of love, but nothing wrong with being recognized for your efforts. Stars in Heaven.

  2. Thank you to all the Pastors who give love and support to those in need.

    You are our Angels. Bless you!

  3. Two years ago this month, my Ex was in intensive care, in really bad shape. A pastor at the hospital was visiting someone in the next room and saw me crying. He came in and offered prayers. Such a loving, gentle man. I don’t remember his name but I want to thank him because my Ex recovered and is doing very well. God Bless you Pastor!