CHAS Convention
October 29 – October 30
2026 CHAS Convention: Shared Vision, Sacred Work: Growing Healing Communities “We aim to promote a vision of health care so undeniably compassionate that families will accept nothing less.” – REGISTRATION (LINK)
The Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan will hold its 2026 Annual Convention, Oct. 29-30 at St. Joseph Church, 260 25th Street East, Prince Albert.
Join spiritual care providers, Catholic health leaders, clergy, and community members for two days of learning, dialogue, and mission‑focused collaboration. A special public event will also be offered, featuring Ryan Straschnitzki who shares his powerful story of survival and resilience after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
See: https://chassk.ca/annual-convention-2026/
Thursday, October 29, 2026
| 11:30 am – 12:45 pm | Registration |
| 1:00 pm | Opening Gathering |
| 1:30 pm | Archbishop Susai Jesu, O.M.I. Living the Ministry of Wholeness: From Cross-Cultural Roots to Committed Action |
| 2:45 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm | Dr. James MacMillan Living Well and Dying Well – Palliative Care Stories and Opportunities |
| 4:15 pm | Eucharist / Blessing of the CHAS Board Presiding: Bishop Ken Thorson O.M.I. and Preaching: Archbishop Susai Jesu O.M.I |
| 5:15 pm | Banquet and Awards |
| 6:45 pm | Transition |
| 7:00 pm | Ryan Straschnitzki A survivor of the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash. As a keynote speaker, Ryan shares his powerful story of recovery, personal growth and resilience. |
| 8:30 pm | Social |
Friday, October 30, 2026
| 8:00 am | Breakfast Provided by the Knights of Columbus |
| 8:45 am | Carrie Dornstauder, RN and Lecina Hicke, BA, CFRE Called to See and Respond: Social Medicine – a current approach to the Healing Ministry |
| 10:00 am | Health Break |
| 10:15 am (90 mins) | Breakout Sessions Tour of Mont St. Joseph Care Home (full 90 minutes) Dr. Mary Heilman Breakout Session: Constructing human centered health care in the age of Artificial Intelligence Michael MacFadden Breakout Session: What Makes a Good Last Chapter? |
| 11:45 am | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm | Dr. Brian Chartier, PhD Pathways to Presence: Supporting Those Who Grieve |
| 1:45 pm | Health Break |
| 2:00 pm | Dr. Christine Taylor Moved with Compassion: Taking the Convention Home |
| 2:45 pm | Thanks and Farewell. See you next year! |