What is the role of the Sisters in the operations of Saint Joseph?
Hellyer: The Sisters of the Holy Cross play a vital role in the life of the organization. They’re the spirit leaders of the past, continuing our mission of providing quality healthcare for all and, like Jesus Christ, serving the poor and underserved. In the spirit of the Gospel, they believe Saint Joseph has a heritage to follow and are dedicated in keeping that legacy alive. The Sisters are actively involved in many ways. Some serve on the SJRMC Advisory Board, meeting with me and key members of the administration. This serves as a two-way communication tool, providing the Sisters with updated information on the hospital, while their eyes and ears in the community share needs to be addressed and new services that may be needed, thereby connecting the present with a sense of the future. Some Sisters are employed directly by the hospital, offering spiritual and/or bilingual care. Others serve in a “Sister Presence” capacity, helping throughout the hospital or being assigned to a specifi
