Missed our live session or want to revisit the profound insights shared? We are excited to offer the replay of the 2026 Spring Retreat, an intensive half-day exploration into the heart of trauma and healing. The Chaplains Association of Ohio (CAO) hosted this transformative event featuring the esteemed Victoria M. Kumorowski, JD, LLM, MJS, MDiv, DMin, BCC. Drawing from her …
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CAO SPRING RETREAT 5/7/26
Objectives for Retreat: Participants will… (More information to come after January, 2026)
Fall Conference Oct 25 Replay
The Chaplains Association of Ohio recently hosted a powerful retreat seminar, “Spiritual & Emotional Dimensions of Pain,” led by renowned hospice chaplain and founder of the Sacred Art of Living Center, Richard Groves. The full seminar, now available in two parts, offered a deep dive into the classical Ars Moriendi (the art of living and dying) tradition, equipping caregivers with …
Spring 2026 Retreat Announced
CAO SPRING RETREAT May 7, 2026 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Transformative Healing: Announcing the CAO Spring Retreat We’re excited to announce the CAO Spring Retreat, a special seminar designed to deepen your understanding of trauma, its profound impacts, and the transformative power of trauma-informed care. Mark your calendars! CAO Spring Retreat Details Meet the Speaker This insightful session …
Announcing the 2025 Fall Retreat: The Spiritual & Emotional Dimensions of Pain
Are you a chaplain or caregiver looking for new ways to support those you serve through their pain? Join us for the “2025 Fall Retreat | SPIRITUAL & EMOTIONAL DIMENSIONS OF PAIN,” a half-day online workshop designed to provide you with a hands-on, clinically validated tool to help yourself and your patients. Richard Groves, a hospice chaplain of forty years, …
Spring Conference ’25 Replay
This is the replay of the Spring Conference 2024 – 5/2/25– The Chaplains Association of Ohio (CAO) hosted a half-day event, themed “Self-Awareness and Surroundings,”that offered valuable tools for chaplains and ministry enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding and effectiveness in spiritual care. Led by the knowledgeable Rev. Dr. Stacy Kenney, BCC, a chaplain at VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System and an …
CAO Spring Retreat Zoom: Self-Awareness and Surroundings
Join the Chaplains Association of Ohio (CAO) for our Spring Retreat Zoom Webinar on May 2, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Themed “Self-Awareness and Surroundings,” this half-day event offers chaplains and ministry enthusiasts tools to grow through three sessions led by Rev. Dr. Stacy Kenney, BCC, a VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System chaplain and ACPE Certified Educator. 9:00 …
Ryan Burge: What is the Role of the Chaplain in the 21st Century?
What is the Role of the Chaplain in the 21st Century? by Ryan Burge Read on Substack
Fall Conference 2024 Replay
This is the replay of the Fall Conference 2024 – 11/8/24 – The Chaplains Association of Ohio (CAO) hosted a powerful Zoom conference addressing a timely and crucial issue: Dealing with Violence & Trauma: at Home, at Work, and Within. This event is designed to equip chaplains, caregivers, and professionals with the tools they need to effectively respond to trauma in various …
Fall 2024 Conference announced
The Chaplains Association of Ohio (CAO) is hosting a powerful Zoom conference addressing a timely and crucial issue: Dealing with Violence & Trauma: at Home, at Work, and Within. This event is designed to equip chaplains, caregivers, and professionals with the tools they need to effectively respond to trauma in various environments. Event Details: Why You Should Attend: In today’s …