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Rev. Cathy Arends, R.N.    Evie Martel
 

    

Rev. Cathy Arends, R.N., holds a B.A. in Nursing Education, M.A. in Religious Education, an M.A. in Counseling and has four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). She is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church

Chaplain Arends completed her year-long residency CPE program in the New Orleans area. She minstered at The Bridge House, The Adolescent Drop-In Center and East Jefferson General Hospital.

Rev. Arends is an accomplished speaker and is available for speaking engagements throughout Louisiana. You may contact her at cathyarends@paracletia.org for details.

Evie MartelEvie Martel holds an M.A. in Religious Education and a B.A in Communication Arts.
   Ginger Ford, R.N.

Chaplains are...

Pastoral - they provide spiritual and emotional support with sensitivity and respect for an individual's own convictions and beliefs
Professional - they have received special training in clinical pastoral education from a nationally certified center.
Personal - they contribute to a unique style of health care that recognizes the total needs of an individual.


Ginger FordGinger Ford, R.N., has worked with Chaplain Arends in the field of psychiatric nursing for many years.
Clinical Pastoral Education

CPE is interfaith professional education for ministry. Out of intense involvement with those in need, a chaplain develops a genuine awareness for the needs of those to whom they minister. Theological reflection on specific human situations provides a new understanding of ministry.

   Sarah and Sammy
SarahSammy

Sarah and Sammy, Evie Martel's collies, participate in the ministry by providing unconditional love and attention.

 

Board of Directors

Paracletia, Inc.
Our Board of Directors

Pictured left are four of the seven Paracletia, Inc. Board members representing several faith denominations and ministry backgrounds. From left to right, Dwight Ledet, Evie Martel, Leah Meade and Methodist Pastor Chris Blanchard. The Board of Directors meets annually and serves as an advisory body for Paracletia's staff. Paracletia, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation.


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