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Creating a private association: the St. Francis experience.

R Schroeder, J I Mansfield

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)

|August 8, 1986

Summary

Laypersons can establish a Catholic hospital identity through a private association of the Christian faithful, recognized by the Church. This model ensures adherence to Catholic values in healthcare, even without direct diocesan or religious institute sponsorship.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Administration
Canon Law
Religious Studies

Background:

St. Francis Hospital, founded in 1971, faced questions regarding its "Catholic" identity due to layperson ownership.
Traditional Catholic healthcare sponsorship typically involves diocesan or religious institute oversight.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the canonical basis for laypersons establishing and maintaining a Catholic identity in healthcare institutions.
To examine the feasibility of alternative sponsorship models for Catholic hospitals.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the revised Code of Canon Law.
Development of statutes for a private association of the Christian faithful.
Collaboration with the Catholic Health Association (CHA) and local bishop for a pilot project.

Main Results:

The revised Code of Canon Law permits lay associations to gain canonical status and identity.
St. Francis Hospital successfully formed a private association to uphold Church values.
A framework for bishop's pastoral evaluation of stewardship through CHA assistance was established.

Conclusions:

Lay-led private associations offer a viable canonical pathway for Catholic healthcare institutions.
This model allows hospitals to maintain Catholic identity and values without traditional sponsorship structures.
The pilot project demonstrates a workable approach to alternative Catholic healthcare governance.

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