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
May 7, 2026
The Heart of Regina Health Center: caregiver spotlight focuses on Director of Nursing Natalie Kennedy and her commitment to compassionate care
The latest issue of The Heart of Regina Health Center newsletter puts a spotlight on Director of Nursing Natalie Kennedy and her commitment to compassionate care. The newsletter also features a resident spotlight on Fr. Elmer Marquard, recognizes the 2025 Service Milestones and Employees of the Month, includes details about the upcoming Holy-In-One Golf Outing and Luncheon on August 20, and more.
May 5, 2026
News from the health system and our ministries: A time of resurrection and new life
As we move further into spring, we are reminded that this season is one of renewal, growth and new possibilities. Across the Sisters of Charity Health System, that spirit is evident in the work unfolding in our ministries each day. We're pleased to share another edition of our new monthly newsletter — offering highlights of the people, programs and progress shaping our mission.
April 20, 2026
Transformation of Cleveland's Central neighborhood continues with completion of Sankofa Villa housing redevelopment
Sisters of Charity Health System President & CEO Michael Goar joined local politicians, dignitaries and other community stakeholders who were speakers at the recent ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Sankofa Village phase IV. The final phase added 50 high-quality, affordable rental homes and completed the 236-unit, $115 million Cedar Extension Transformation Plan in Cleveland's Central neighborhood.
April 16, 2026
Health System key data and outcomes highlighted in Mission in Action: 2025 Impact Report
The collective efforts, services and grantmaking of the Sisters of Charity Health System directly or indirectly benefitted more than 1 million people in 2025. The newly released Mission in Action: 2025 Impact Report highlights key data and outcomes from our ministries, programs and foundations.