Transition of Ministries
New life through Ministry transition
A central reason for founding Catholic Healthcare in 1994 was to renew, re-found and grow Catholic healthcare, community and aged care services.
Catholic Healthcare expands its services through:
- Partnerships with existing healthcare, community and aged care providers
- New ventures and initiatives.
We work to ensure the continuation and vitality of the Church's mission; seek to provide innovative, professional services to address the challenges of our members and partners; and develop new opportunities for our ministries.
A number of ministries have transferred ownership to Catholic Healthcare because:
- Ageing congregations require new solutions to support the care needs of their elderly religious members
- Owners recognise that new levels of growth and expertise are required for their healthcare and/or aged care services, however internal resources may be limited
- It allows them to respond to emerging needs in new ways
- Combining resources with like-minded partners allows them to do more for others
- It allows them to achieve 'new life'
- Additional help and expertise is needed in an increasingly regulated and consumer-focused industry
- It can enrich lives and communities.
Starting the conversation
When making important decisions, congregational leaders, bishops, parish priests, provincial leaders and leaders of community organisations who provide healthcare, aged care and community services might approach Catholic Healthcare for advice, assistance or a formal partnership to chart a new future for their ministry.
If an organisation decides to transfer services to Catholic Healthcare, our staff ensure that the new partnership is built on common values and that relationships are formed based on mutual trust and respect.
We work collaboratively to achieve a smooth transition for the residents, families, staff and communities affected by the decision to transition ministries.
Ministry transitions completed in 2006-2008
(As at 1 February 2008)
On 1 February 2006, the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn transferred its aged care ministry, Blakeney Lodge,
Tumut.
On 1 April 2006, the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn transferred its aged care ministry, Maranatha Lodge,
Batehaven.
On 1 May 2006, the Diocese of Wollongong transferred its aged care ministries at St Mary's Retirement Village,
Berkeley, and Bishop McCabe Village,
Towradgi.
On 30 June 2006, the Forbes Jemalong Aged Persons Association (FJAPA) transferred the Jemalong Retirement Village,
Forbes.
On 1 October 2006, the Sisters of St Joseph, Diocese of Bathurst, transferred St Anne's Home,
Perthville.
On 1 May 2007, the St Vincent de Paul Society transferred St Vincent de Paul Society Aged and Special Care Services Ltd that included 19 residential aged care services and three seniors living communities.
On 1 May 2007, the Trustees of the Diocese of Parramatta and St Thomas Aquinas Parish transferred Aquinas Court, Springwood.
On 1 July 2007, the Sisters of Mercy Bathurst transferred St Catherine's Aged Care, Bathurst.
On 24 January 2008, the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration transferred the Villa Maria Centres.
Considering transferring your ministry to Catholic Healthcare?
You can speak directly with Chris Rigby, Managing Director of Catholic Healthcare, by calling 02 8876 2130.