Chaplaincy

The chaplains are part of the Waikato DHB healthcare team working for the health and spiritual wellbeing of patients, their families and staff.

Our team

Our chaplaincy team consists of:

Psr Bruce Sligo
Sr Camel Horan
Fr Gerard Boyce
Rev. Dr Jan Calvert
Rev. Janine Sinclair
Sr Maria Vaughan
Rev. Raumiria McRoberts

What we offer

Chaplains are ministers who have been theologically and clinically trained to provide spiritual and emotional care to all people within the hospital.

A chaplain is always available to speak with patients, their families and staff regardless of religious or cultural backgrounds.

Chaplains will offer support in times of stress and loneliness, before or after surgery, in times of loss and bereavement, and around matters of faith and illness.

They will also offer prayer, scripture readings, the sacraments and other spiritual ministries as requested.

A morning worship service is held every Sunday in the Chapel on level 1 Menzies Building at 10am.

Back row: Sister Carmel, Rev Raumiria McRoberts, Sister Maria

Front row: Rev Dr Jan Calvert, Pastor Bruce Sligo, Rev Janine Sinclair

How some of our patients view the chaplain’s role

How to contact a chaplain

Phone the hospital on 07 839 8899 and ask the operator for a chaplain. From within the hospital ask a staff member to page a chaplain for you.

The chaplains can also be contacted by email: chaplain@waikatodhb.health.nz or post: Chaplaincy Department, Waikato Hospital, Private Bag 3200, Hamilton 3240.

The chaplains’ office is in Portacom D11 in front of the Menzies building.

The quiet room and Sunday services

A quiet room is available for prayer and reflection. Staff can direct you to the quiet room. The quiet room can be found by following the signs from the Enquiries Office on the main red corridor of the Menzies Building. The quiet room is on B1 (street level) Menzies building.

Services of Worship are held in the chapel on Level 1, Menzies Building every Sunday at 10am.

Patients wishing to attend services are asked to let staff know early on Sunday morning and they will be assisted by a Chapel Helper.