Covenant Health Systems is anon-profit Catholic regional health care system sponsoring hospitals, nursing homes,assisted living residences and other health and elder services throughout New England.[1]
The company was established in 1983 by the Sisters of Charity of Montreal, known as theGrey Nuns, to direct, support and conduct their health care, elder care and social service systems throughout the United States. Today, Covenant Health Systems serves as sponsor, governance organization and manager of multiple health and elder care related organizations throughout New England. Covenant Health Systems is a Catholic health organization committed to advancing the healing ministry of Jesus.[2]
In 1855Toledo, Ohio was in the midst of a cholera and malaria epidemic. Father Augustine Campion, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church, asked theSisters of Charity of Montreal for assistance.[3] They established St. Vincent Hospital.
In 1983 the Sisters of Charity of Montreal established theGrey Nuns Health System to direct, support and conduct their health care, elder care and social service systems throughout the United States. As other religious congregations expressed interest in joining the Grey Nuns Health System, in 1986 the Grey Nuns Health System name changed toCovenant Health Systems. St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo joined Catholic Health Partners, while Covenant Health Systems retained management of the facilities in New England. Covenant Health Systems sponsors "Covenant Health Inc."[3]
Mary Immaculate (MI) Health/Care Services, inLawrence, MA is a member facility sponsored by the "Grey Nuns", as is
congregation was founded by Rev. Alphonsus Maria,C.P. on January 21, 1924, in the diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania to provide assistance to the Lithuanian immigrants of the area. The Rule is based ono that of the Passionists. They minister in the areas of education and healthcare. in 1945, at the invitation ofArchbishop Cushing of Boston, the motherhouse was moved toBrockton, Massachusetts.[8] The sisters continue to staff and volunteer at St. Joseph Manor nursing home in Brockton.[1] as well as Mater Dei Adult Day Care Center.
St. Mary's Villa,Moscow, PA in sponsored by the Poor Sisters of Jesus Crucified and the Sorrowful Mother.
St. Joseph's Manor, Brockton, Massachusetts is sponsored by Covenant.
St. Joseph Healthcare,Bangor, ME - In July 2010 theSisters of St. Felix of Cantalice, sponsors of St. Joseph Hospital since 1947, officially transferred sponsorship to Covenant Health.[9]
