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DIOCESE OF SIMLA-CHANDIGARH
PASTORAL PLAN 2026–2033
All Commissions
Health Apostolate
COMMISSION

Health Apostolate

To continue the healing ministry of Christ through compassionate, accessible and ethical health care, especially for the poor.

MISSION TRAJECTORY

The Health Apostolate Commission aims to strengthen the healing ministry of Christ by promoting holistic health, dignity, and compassionate care for all, especially the poor and vulnerable. It focuses on preventive healthcare, awareness, and accessible services through trained volunteers, structured teams, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

The Commission envisions a fully active health ministry in every parish, reaching the entire diocesan community with care, accompaniment, and hope.

THE 7-YEAR ROADMAP

Programmatic Strategies

Short Term

2026-2028Foundation
  • Establish Diocesan Health Core Team and form Deanery Health Teams.
  • Launch parish-level health volunteers (minimum 3 per parish).
  • Conduct training programs on home-based care, elderly and pastoral care.
  • Begin registration and regular visits (every 2 months) for elderly/sick.
  • Initiate health directory and referral linkages.

Medium Term

2029-2031Consolidation
  • Expand to 50–100% parish health apostolate units.
  • Implement a structured Sick & Elderly Ministry across parishes.
  • Strengthen referral systems and partnerships (hospitals/clinics).
  • Ensure regular outreach services in remote areas.
  • Increase coverage of patients and vulnerable groups significantly.

Long Term

2032-2033Expansion
  • Sustain comprehensive health apostolate system across all parishes.
  • Provide continuous care and accompaniment for vulnerable persons.
  • Institutionalize annual health camps and outreach services.
  • Strengthen holistic care (physical, mental, pastoral).
  • Ensure long-term impact with scalable and self-sustaining models.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & KPIs

Our Pastoral Priorities

A structured, accessible, and compassionate health apostolate is in place ensuring the faithful benefit from health awareness, preventive care, and outreach services.

OBJECTIVE 01

Forming Health Apostolate Teams.

KPIs

  • By Dec 2026, form the Diocesan Health Core Team (10–12 members).
  • By June 2027, 100% of Deaneries (5) have Health Teams (6–8 members).
  • By Dec 2028, 50% of parishes have Parish Health Volunteers (min 3/parish).
  • By Dec 2033, 100% of parishes have active Health Apostolate Units.

OBJECTIVE 02

Strengthening Compassionate Care Ministry for Elderly, Sick, and Remote Faithful.

KPIs

  • By Oct 2027, conduct 5 deanery trainings on home-based and elderly care.
  • By Jan 2028, 400 elderly/sick persons registered and visited every 2 months.
  • By Dec 2028, 10 remote mission stations receive annual health outreach.
  • By Dec 2033, 1,500 vulnerable persons receive continuous care.

OBJECTIVE 03

Establishing a Decentralized Diocesan Health Support and Referral Network.

KPIs

  • By June 2027, prepare a Health Directory (40 doctors, 60 nurses, 80 volunteers).
  • By Dec 2027, each deanery links with at least 2 hospitals (10+ referral centres).
  • By April 2028, 50% of parishes implement a basic referral system.
  • By Dec 2028, 300 patients/year supported through referral services.

OBJECTIVE 04

Ensuring Medical Outreach and Compassionate Care Services.

KPIs

  • By Sept 2027, 10 medical camps annually in rural areas (2,000 beneficiaries).
  • By April 2028, all 5 deaneries conduct at least 1 major annual health camp.
  • By Dec 2028, 500 elderly/sick persons enrolled in pastoral care visits.

ACTIVITY PLAN MATRIX (2026-2028)

#1Diocese

Forming the Diocesan Health Core Team (doctors, nurses, youth, social workers).

By When?By Dec 2026
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#2Diocese

Orientation on Health Apostolate vision and CCBI guidelines.

By When?From Jan 2027, Annually
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#3Deanery

Forming Deanery Health Teams (6-8 members per deanery).

By When?By June 2027
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#4Parish

Comprehensive Baseline Health Survey covering all faithful (14,000 people).

By When?July–Dec 2026
FinanceParish
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#5Mixed

Preparing Diocesan Health Network Directory (doctors, nurses, clinics, schemes).

By When?From Jan 2027
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#6Deanery

Establishing Deanery Health Referral System (linking 10 hospitals total).

By When?From April 2027
FinanceDeanery
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#7Parish

Implementing Sick & Elderly Care Ministry (home visits every 2 months).

By When?From Aug 2027
FinanceParish
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#8Parish

Organizing Parish Health Awareness Programs (lifestyle, nutrition, mental health).

By When?From Nov 2027
FinanceParish
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#9Mixed

Medical Camps and Remote Outreach (10 camps/year; 1,000 beneficiaries).

By When?From Sept 2026
FinanceMixed
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#10Diocese

Annual Diocesan Health Day (recognizing doctors/nurses, annual report).

By When?From Jan 2027, Annually
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#11Mixed

Celebrating Nurses Day (May 12) and Doctors Day (July 01).

By When?Annually
FinanceMixed
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringSecretary