Is healthcare a privilege or a right? At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we firmly believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality care, regardless of their background or financial situation.
As a member of the Catholic Health Association (CHA), we stand alongside other faith-based healthcare organizations to advocate for healthcare as a basic human right.
Through this commitment, we not only heal the body but respect the inherent dignity of every person who walks through our doors.
Our Commitment to Dignity and Compassion
Catholic healthcare is built on a foundation of compassion and human dignity. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, we recognize that healthcare is essential to human flourishing. Just like food, shelter and education, access to healthcare is necessary for individuals and communities to thrive fully in society.
This belief is shown in everything we do across our ministry. When we say we care, we mean treating each person with respect, regardless of their circumstances. We address the whole person — body, mind and spirit — because we believe everyone deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity.
Advocating for All
As CHA members, we are part of a larger mission that transcends individual institutions. The CHA brings together Catholic healthcare systems across the country to advocate for expanding access to care and ensuring that healthcare is seen as a fundamental right, not a privilege. Through this partnership, we are working to change policies and break down barriers to care, ensuring that vulnerable populations are not forgotten.
By working together, we can expand healthcare access to underserved communities, provide essential services, and advocate for policies that prioritize human dignity and the common good.
Transforming Care Through Advocacy
Our mission isn’t just words — it’s reflected in the care we provide every day. From offering financial assistance programs for those unable to afford care to creating outreach programs for underserved communities, we are putting these beliefs into action. We provide care not because it’s easy, but because it’s the right thing to do.
