Pastoral Care and Ministry

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Last Updated on June 30, 2026

Pastoral Care and Ministry with Veterans Symposium

Join us for a six-hour symposium to inspire, energize, focus, and educate on ministering to veterans and their families amongst us.

At this symposium you will be introduced to:

military culture and issues
invisible wounds of veterans
moral injury and the spiritual wounds of war
needs and issues of veterans and their families from a faith perspective
creating a healing environment
the role of pastoral care giversAll registered participants will receive a free copy of the bestselling book, 'Welcome Them Home, Help Them Heal', by featured guest speaker, Reverend John Sippola.

There is no cost to attend. Seating is limited to 100 participants.

Please RSVP by October 16, 2015 to Maria Martinez at maria.martinez1@advocatehealth.com or 847-990-5879.

Sponsors: Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation, and The Koziol Family Foundation