Spiritual Care for Cancer Patients
A Gentle Presence for the Journey Ahead
At St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, we recognize that spirituality can be a powerful source of strength, connection, and hope as you and your family navigate the challenges of cancer. Our professional chaplains offer listening and support at any time during your diagnosis and treatment, regardless of your spiritual or religious beliefs.
We invite you to share your personal story, faith issues, and ethical concerns. We can also help with other challenges you may face as you receive care at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute. Our chaplains can also help with other concerns that may arise during your care, offering a compassionate presence when you need it most.
How We Can Help
Our team provides both emotional and spiritual support to cancer patients, family members, and caregivers. We can help with:
- Sharing problems, concerns, fears, and questions
- Giving a blessing or special prayer at critical moments during your treatment
- Offering prayer, sacred readings, sacraments, and devotional materials
- Providing guidance and support with difficult decisions or ethical matters
- Contacting community clergy or your spiritual guide, at your request
How to Reach Us
If you would like to talk with a chaplain, please ask any member of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute staff. Chaplains are available throughout the week at the various clinic and hospital sites.
A chaplain can meet you when you’re coming for other appointments, for prayer or connection at the time of treatment, or for a private visit at a time that works for you. We can also talk with you by phone.
To request a chaplain visit, please call (208) 381-2711.
St. Luke’s Chapels
St. Luke’s Boise, St. Luke's Meridian, and St. Luke's Magic Valley hospitals have beautiful chapels that are always available for reflection, quiet, and prayer. Hospital spiritual care offices are located near the chapels, and chaplains can be contacted there as well for your support.
Supportive Oncology
More Than Medicine
We prioritize your connection to programs and resources that help promote healing, reduce stress, and manage cancer treatment side effects and symptoms.