Chaplains, Chapel and Prayer Room

A team of Chaplains provide pastoral and spiritual care for patients their families.  If you would like to be visited by a Chaplain, the ward staff will arrange it for you.  The WCH Chaplains can contact a variety of religious traditions and support networks including Buddhist, Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths.

The Pastoral Care Department has a full time Coordinating Chaplain, Carl Aiken, appointed by the Heads of Churches.  Carl is happy to be called on in an emergency if your own minister of religion is not available.

Chapel

The Hospital Chapel is available for personal or group reflection, meditation and prayer. It is also used for worship, baptisms and blessings.

The Chapel is located on the third floor of the Gilbert Building, near the Library.  It is open 24 hours.

Prayer Room

A Masjid, or Muslim prayer room, is available for use on the fifth floor of the Samuel Way Building in Room 503. The room is kept unlocked and members of the Hospital community are welcome to use it at any time.

Hours

There is a chaplain on call at all times.

Contact details

Coordinating Chaplain

Rev Carl Aiken

Ph (08) 8161 7000

carl.aiken@health.sa.gov.au

 

 

Father Kevin O'Loughlin

Ph (08) 8161 7000

Rev Joan Claring-Bould
Ph (08) 8161 7000

Mailing address

Chaplains

Women's and Children's Hospital

72 King William Road

North Adelaide

South Australia 5006

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