A Catholic hospital chaplain is a trained spiritual caregiver who serves patients, families, and staff in a healthcare setting according to Catholic teachings and sacramental life, while also providing support to people of all faiths or none. Chaplains are available. See below for their contact information.

Hospital Chaplains

• Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas Chaplain: Deacon Hugo Salinas – [email protected]
• Methodist Medical Center Dallas and Charlton Medical Chaplain: Sister Maria Gomez – [email protected]
• Parkland Health Dallas Chaplains: Fr. Alfred Asuncion – [email protected], Marilena Carrera – [email protected], and Fr. Ruben Ortiz – [email protected]
• Texas Health Presbyterian – Dallas Chaplain: Deacon Hector Rodriguez – [email protected]
• Collin County Hospitals Chaplains: Fr. Joel Bako – [email protected] and Fr. Peter Chinnappan – [email protected]