Abstract:

This article takes a past, present and future look at healthcare chaplaincy from the perspective of the Roman Catholic(RC) Church in Scotland. It explores the traditions and experiences of chaplaincy in the context of a changing National Health Service(NHS), a multi-faith Scotland, and a changing Roman Catholic community. It offers insight into the future focused on a broad understanding of Spiritual care and chaplaincy. The author concludes with positive advice and encouragement for the RC Church, its bishops, the NHS, and all organisations associated with healthcare chaplaincy.

Author: Kenneth Owens