A shared vision of the future. Canada's counterpart to CHA convenes a national dialogue on a path for the Catholic health ministry.

I n February 2002, the board of directors of the Catholic Health Association of Canada (CHAC) discerned that the time was opportune for a thorough reflection and dialogue concerning the nature and future of the Catholic health ministry in Canada. The board made its decision after consulting representative members across the country and receiving the report of a special advisory committee. In May 2002, at CHAC's Annual Assembly, members approved the board's recommendation that a one-year National Dialogue be undertaken to identify a preferred future for the ministry. CHAC would sponsor the Dialogue in collaboration with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), sponsors of Catholic health facilities, Catholic provincial health associations, Catholic social service agencies, diocesan representatives, the Catholic Women 's League of Canada (CWL), the Knights of Columbus, and other ministry partners.