Pope John Paul the II defined health as “Health is a dynamic tension towards physical, mental, social, and spiritual harmony, and not only the absence of illness…”
The provision of quality health care to all people is a Sisters of Charity Health System hallmark that touches everything we do.
The roots of this ministry lie within the more than 170-year legacy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.
The St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub, a neighborhood legacy initiative of the Sisters of Charity Health System, will serve as a hub for the community, offering comprehensive programming and services to address the community’s most critical needs, including housing, food access, education and workforce development. This initiative will continue to serve the neighborhood of the former St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, located on a seven-acre campus in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood—carrying on a legacy that began in 1865. The Health System has several components already in place to make this concept a reality and is identifying new partnerships to expand service offerings.
The Sisters of Charity Health System provides residential eldercare services at Regina Health Center in Richfield, Ohio, and Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford, Ohio.
These organizations have earned national recognition for cutting-edge achievements in clinical practice and innovation, active involvement in meeting ever-changing community needs, and shared commitment to representing the compassion and excellence that distinguishes Catholic health care.
What is Catholic Health care?
In short, Catholic health care providers see their work as an extension of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine have been devoted to healing since 1851. Their philosophy and mission exemplify the belief that Catholic hospitals continue the healing ministry of Jesus through direct care, outreach services and related health and human services activities. They collaborate with others in bringing services to those who need them most.
Health care is in the midst of rapid change, but the Catholic character of the mission remains a constant within the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. They continue to seek ways to meet emerging needs while at the same time supporting their present ministries. More than 160 years of devotion to healing is alive and well through the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.
The Sisters of Charity Health System follows the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This document offers moral guidance, drawn from the Catholic Church's theological and moral teachings, on various aspects of health care delivery.
Addiction Medicine
At Rosary Hall addiction medicine in Cleveland, the road to freedom offers a recovery process that’s compassionate and one of the best in Northeast Ohio.
Light of Hearts Villa
Light of Hearts Villa is committed to serving seniors with grace and integrity through quality, affordable services. Guided by faith, Light of Hearts Villa provides an enhanced, enriched and improved quality of life for older adults and their families.
Regina Health Center
Located in Richfield, Ohio, Regina Health Center offers quality, faith-based skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation services with compassionate care in a unique setting that includes 101 nursing beds, 54 assisted living care units, and a special memory care unit.
Recent Blog Posts
January 9, 2026
Joseph & Mary's Home newsletter highlights resident story, updates and more
The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The Journey, the biannual newsletter of Joseph & Mary’s Home, features a cover article about Angelica, a widow who came to Joseph & Mary's Home to heal after living outside left her with frostbite on her feet. The newsletter also features a special message from Health System President and CEO Michael Goar, good news about the recent #weGIVECATHOLIC campaign, a recap from this summer's Joseph's Home Blessing and the Perseverance In Hope Luncheon, news updates, and more.
January 8, 2026
Remembering Sister Miriam Erb, CSA
With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that Sister Miriam Erb, CSA, vice president of Mission & Ministry at the St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on December 27. She entered the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine on August 30, 1957, and professed final vows on August 22, 1965. For nearly 70 years, she embodied the charism of her religious community and was a radiant example of God’s loving spirit. A true beacon of hope, justice and love, Sr. Miriam’s joyful spirit illuminated every community she served with
December 30, 2025
Joseph & Mary's Home featured on front page of The Plain Dealer
Joseph & Mary's Home was featured in a December 24 front page article in Cleveland's The Plain Dealer. The story was also featured on Cleveland.com. Reporter Julie Washington interviewed Ken, a Joseph's Home alumnus, to illustrate the services and support offered to the men and women who rest, recover and are renewed at the ministry. The story also explained the not one, but two successful capital campaigns that allowed for the creation of Mary's Home and the relocation and renovation of Joseph's Home.
December 22, 2025
Senior VP of mission & ministry appears on Wisdom From The Rock Podcast to promote January 8 address to First Friday Club of Cleveland
Miguel Chavez, senior vice president of mission & ministry for the Sisters of Charity Health System, recently appeared on the Wisdom From The Rock Podcast with Deacon Jim Armstrong. Chavez discussed his upcoming January 8, 2026, First Friday Club of Cleveland address, "Theology: Called to Mission."