BCM’s Chaplaincy Services division provides spiritual care and consultation to individuals, groups and institutions, regardless of their religious affiliation. Chaplains minister to those in need by helping them utilize their own spiritual resources when dealing with a crisis or experiencing trauma. They contribute to a holistic style of care that honors the individual while attending to the needs of the body, mind and spirit during the healing process.
BCM chaplains are theologically educated, clinically trained and nationally board-certified by either the Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. This exceptional group is comprised of chaplains from a variety of Christian traditions who are professionally trained in providing emotional and spiritual support to those in need. Their ministerial skills are influenced by a theological background which stresses the ministry of presence and acceptance.
Sites and Chaplains
Healthcare
Children’s Hospital
Chaplain Allen Mitchell, serving since 2001
Chaplain Byron Putnam, serving since 2018
Touro Infirmary
Chaplain Jane Mauldin, serving since 2008
Tulane Medical Center
Chaplain Tina Balentine, serving since 2015
University Medical Center
Chaplain Debra Guidroz, serving since 2013
Chaplain Philip Peavey, serving since 2015
West Jefferson Medical Center
Chaplain Karen Haserot, serving since 2017
Chaplain Rhonda Feurtado, serving since 2018
Long-term Care
Covenant Nursing Home
Maison Orleans
Chaplain Rene Dorsey, serving since 2008
Criminal Justice
New Orleans Police Dept, District 2, District 6, & Headquarters
Chaplain Joe Cull, serving since 2004
New Orleans Police Dept, District 7 & District 8
Chaplain Faith Berthey, serving since 2010
New Orleans Police Dept, District 3 & District 4
Chaplain Ken DeSoto, serving since 2018
New Orleans Police Dept, District 1 & District 5
Chaplain Larry Johnson, serving since 2020