Provincial Chapter 2026: An Overview

This May marks the start of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God Province of North America's Provincial Chapter which takes place every four years. This live article will recap the chapter and provide insight to highlight why chapter is so important to our services in Westville New Jersey.

What is a Provincial Chapter?

A Provincial Chapter takes place every four years in each region of the Order. It is a time when brothers and coworkers gather to review our ministries, reflect on the challenges we are facing, and consider how best to respond to the evolving needs of those we are privileged to serve. Through prayer, dialogue, and reflection, the Chapter also looks to the future leadership of the Province. After listening carefully to the needs of the Province, the brothers, in prayer and discernment, elect a Provincial to serve for the next four years.

What is a Provincial?

The Provincial is the brother responsible for the leadership of all the ministries, communities, and brothers within the Province. Together with his council, the Provincial works collaboratively to guide the Province in fulfilling its mission and responsibilities over the next four years, remaining in close relationship with each ministry and each brother.

What happens to the brothers after the Chapter?

Following the Chapter, some brothers may be asked to move to a different community or serve in a new ministry. These decisions are made in a spirit of obedience and mutual dialogue between the Provincial and the brother, always with prayerful discernment.

Why is there a Chapter every four years?

Provincial Chapters are held every four years in accordance with Canon Law, which requires the election of the Provincial and Provincial Council at regular intervals. The Chapter also serves to strengthen and renew our shared mission of hospitality throughout the Province.

Where does the Province have services and communities?

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Toronto, ON, Canada

Miami, FL. USA

Westville Grove, NJ, USA

Clementon, NJ, USA

Momence, IL., USA

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Day 1:

With grateful hearts and hopeful spirits, we celebrate the unification of the Province of the Good Shepherd and Our Lady Queen of Angels as we come together to form the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God Province of North America.

Rooted in faith and inspired by St. John of God, we begin this new chapter united in mission, ministry, and service.    May this union strengthen our commitment to Hospitality and bring renewed hope for the future.