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CHABC Dissolving by March 31, 2025

Since 1940, the Catholic Health Association of British Columbia (CHABC) has provided leadership, partnership, networking, consultations and education through newsletters, workshops, professional updating and the promotion, advocacy and integration of values and quality in health care. After 85 years in operation, CHABC will dissolve, and its programs and services will be transferred to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver by March […]
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Remember the Elderly this Christmas

December 15, 2023
Pope Francis insists that visits to the elderly should be done by many, together and often, especially in these days when the number of the elderly have increased. “Social isolation and loneliness are as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day,” Jacques Lee, a Toronto-based emergency physician, told Global News. As Canada grapples […]
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50% Subsidy for Spiritual Care Series

October 11, 2023
CHABC continues to offer a 50% subsidy for parishes who are willing to provide the Spiritual Care Series at the parish. The Spiritual Care Series offers high quality education for volunteers in pastoral and spiritual care. This program is designed for those offering spiritual care in long-term care homes, churches, within their families or other local community settings and can […]
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Advance Planning Estate & Memorial Presentation

October 10, 2023
CHABC has partnered with Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemeteries to offer free presentations on Advance Care Planning and Estate and Memorial presentation. This free presentation offers a Catholic perspective on advance care planning, estates, wills, legacy, meaningful funerals and memorialization. Expert presenters will share wisdom and practical advice you need to plan ahead with peace of […]
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Catholic Health Association of BC membership is open to any organizations/societies, health care facilities or individuals who support the Catholic healthcare mission. By becoming a member, you will be included on our mailing list to receive our bi-monthly newsletter and other pertinent health-care information.
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