Hospital Chaplaincy Awareness Week
7 - 11 September 2026
Our hospital chaplains are here for you.
For 2026, Hospital Chaplaincy Awareness Week is all about making the spiritual and pastoral care provided by hospital chaplains more visible to the people who need it.
One of the ways we are doing this is by hearing from people like you.
We would love to hear about your personal connections to our mission, and to learn about your experiences with hospital chaplains.
"I never would have made it through
such a difficult time without the
hospital chaplain by my side.
He was always there for me."
Hospital Chaplaincy Aotearoa has existed for over 50 years across New Zealand to ensure patients, whānau, and staff receive the spiritual care and emotional support they need when it matters the most.
Today, we operate with over 90 chaplains and more than 200 volunteers across 39 hospitals to deliver our mission:
"To provide hospitals with Christian chaplains offering quality holistic spiritual and pastoral care for all."
This Hospital Chaplaincy Awareness Week, we're taking to hospitals directly to help raise awareness of the incredible work on offer by our chaplains.
Keep your eyes peeled for:
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Coffee & Conversation Drop-Ins
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Interactive Quizzes with Prize Draws
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Posters
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Information Tables
We'll also be showcasing the impact our chaplains have via our social media channels.
Our whāinga is to show people all the different ways a hospital chaplain may be able to help you or offer you support, and to highlight just how easy it is to reach out to them when you feel you need to.
Because hospital chaplains are there to support patients, whānau and hospital staff throughout their hospital journey.
Whether it’s a patient who needs a listening ear whilst they figure out which course of treatment to take, a family member who is supporting someone they love, or a healthcare professional looking for support after having to perform a difficult procedure, chaplains are there to provide spiritual care and emotional support to those who need it most.
The work done by hospital chaplains really is invaluable.
Thank you to all the dedicated workers, volunteers, and supporters who help make this care possible.