The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother’s St. John Health System, witnesses to the healing mission of Jesus Christ as expressed by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and by the philosophy and values of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. In pursuit of this healing mission, we subscribe to the following principles and beliefs:
- We believe human life is a sacred gift from God, created in His divine image and called to eternal union with Him -We believe human life is to be reverenced, respected, supported and protected at all stages, from conception to death
- We believe all persons are called to achieve fullness of life and to contribute, to the best of their ability, to the development and deepening of the positive qualities of life, thereby helping each other realize full personal potential
- We believe health is a basic human value and strive to maintain and restore the physical, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of those serving and those being served
- We believe in a holistic healing process which integrates medical excellence with compassionate care We believe all persons serving with us should receive recognition of their personal dignity and worth as well as appropriate material compensation in accordance with the principles of Christian justice
- We believe we are called to responsible stewardship and to wisely and respectfully utilize our human and material resources
