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Our Ministry

From Gospel times to the present, care of the sick has been seen as a special calling and privilege. Avera's sponsors, the Benedictine Sisters and the Presentation Sisters,  encourage all Avera caregivers to understand their work as a healing ministry and to demonstrate, by their words and actions, God's love for all people. 

Avera fosters attention to spirituality in its employees through mission leadership development programs, discussions of ethical issues, articles in the employee newsletter and opportunities for private and group prayer. Avera also sponsors several ministry-related programs available to all interested people:

  • The annual Avera Ethics Conference hosts nationally-prominent speakers on ethical topics.
  • The Avera Parish Nurse Center provides support and education for parish nurses.
  • The Avera Clinical Pastoral Education  program offers accredited education for those engaged in pastoral care. 

For Physicians

  • We Are a Ministry- We are pleased to have you as a partner in our ministry. This is an introduction to elements important to Avera’s spirit of mission.
  • Physician Leaders in Ministry - Join other physicians on a monthly overnight retreat.  Enjoy shared discussion and prayerful reflection.  Physician Leaders in Ministry is limited to 12 participants.  

Haiti Commitment

Avera also embodies its mission in advocacy for the third-world poor by fund raising and working visits to the Haitian Health Foundation (HHF) located in Jeremie on the western end of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.  Learn more about this commitment, and see comments and photographs from recent visits to Haiti.

Today's Scripture & Reflection

Daily scripture with a reflection and prayer written by a colleague of Avera.  Today's reflection >>


Mission Leaders and Thoughts on Mission

For more information about the Avera ministry, please contact Sr. Joan Reichelt, Avera's Senior Vice President of Culture, (605) 322-4719 or Bob Voglewede, Avera's Senior Vice President of Mission Services (605) 322-4708.