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Pastoral Care

Mission Statement

The following words express our prayer and mission in Pastoral Care at Ave Maria:

“Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don’t only give your care, but give your heart as well.” – Saint Teresa of Calcutta

We believe that healing encompasses both medical and spiritual aspects. Our pastoral care team is on call for the needs of the residents and staff.

Ave Maria Chapel Services Schedule:

  • Holy Mass, 11 a.m., Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,  And All Holy Days of Obligation
  • Divine Mercy, 3 p.m., 3rd Thursday of each month
  • Reflections in St. Luke Cottage, 9:30 a.m., each Wednesday

For more information about the Pastoral Care office and Ave Maria’s chapel services, please contact Deacon Bill Lifsey, Director of Pastoral Care, at 901-487-2433.


Deacon Bill Lifsey, Director of Pastoral Care

Deacon Bill Lifsey, Director of Pastoral Care


Ave Maria

Ave Maria complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.


We do not discriminate in regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

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