Spiritual Care at MacNeal Hospital
At MacNeal Hospital, we understand that physical health is just one component of wellness. Our spiritual support services are available to you and your family as you navigate through changes in your health and your life.
The Manager of the Spiritual Care Department is Rev. Mishca Russell. To reach them, please call 708-783-5907 or email mishca.smith@trinity-health.org. Our chaplain’s office phone number is 708-783-3394. If you would like to leave a voicemail message for one of our chaplains, please use this number. Chaplain coverage at MacNeal is as follows:
MacNeal Chaplain Inpatient Coverage
• Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• First and Third Sundays: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
When to contact a Chaplain
Consider a Spiritual Care referral when a patient or family member has the following needs:
Ethical Needs:
- End of Life Issues
- Goal of Care Meetings
- Family Meetings
- Moral Distress
- Advance Care Planning – Healthcare Power of Attorney paperwork
Spiritual Needs:
- Loss of Meaning
- Plan of Care vs Beliefs
- Faith Crisis
- Suffering
- Spiritual Distress
Emotional Needs:
- Fear, Anxiety, Despair
- Sadness, Pain, Anger
- Boundary Issues
- Caregiver Stress
- Family Dynamics
Sacramental or Denominational Needs:
- Distribution of Communion for Catholic and Protestant
- Assistance with contacting patient’s church, parish, synagogue, mosque, or house of worship
- Assist visiting clergy, when available
- Assist with coordination for Anointing of the Sick or other sacraments on an emergency basis
- Blessings and offering of prayers when requested
Who we serve
Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Spiritual Care serves patients, families, and colleagues. Our chaplains are trained in interfaith/multi-faith ministry understanding. Adept at meeting religious and spiritual needs. Skilled at responding to crisis. Attentive to psychosocial factors. Ready to journey with patients and families through their grief, crisis, and/or life meaning/purpose. We are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and respectful care that honors each person's beliefs, values, and sources of meaning.
Chaplain availability
MacNeal Hospital
Chaplain Inpatient Coverage
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
First and Third Sundays: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Chaplain Inpatient Coverage
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Chapel
Located on the first floor between the North and South Buildings, the MacNeal Chapel welcomes individuals of all faith traditions and beliefs for prayer, meditation, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
Designed as a peaceful and calming environment, the chapel offers a sacred space for anyone seeking comfort, grounding, or a moment of quiet amid life's challenges. Spiritual, religious, and supportive resources are available for patients, families, visitors, and colleagues to utilize during their time in the chapel.
Those seeking prayer support are invited to share their intentions in our Prayer Request Book. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to pause, engage in contemplative practices, or simply be present, the chapel provides a serene setting for reflection and renewal. Its connection to natural light and views of nature creates an inviting atmosphere for centering, processing, and restoring the spirit.
Chapel Hours & Offerings
All three chapels offer a peaceful environment for reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal.
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Special services for holy days and national observances are posted outside each chapel
- Prayer request books and spiritual resources, including CareNotes®, are available in each chapel
Other Loyola Medicine Chapel Locations
Loyola University Medical Center
Paul V. Galvin Memorial Chapel
Located on the lower level of the main hospital, the Paul V. Galvin Memorial Chapel is a welcoming sacred space for people of all faiths and beliefs. While Catholic Mass is celebrated on special occasions, livestream Mass options are available through the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
All Faiths Chapel
Located on the first floor near Entrance 3, Gottlieb's All Faiths Chapel honors the hospital's Jewish heritage while providing a welcoming space for prayer, reflection, and worship for all traditions.
