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Mission, Vision & History

Our Mission

Equitably caring for the human spirit

Our Vision

To Nurture Spiritual wellness through proven and innovative practices

that serve individuals and communities

Our Legacy

Founded in 1948, Bishop Anderson House began with a revolutionary vision: integrating faith and science in healthcare.

The Rev. Richard Young drew inspiration from Bishop Charles Palmerston Anderson, the 4th Bishop of Chicago, who believed the Church should be a "transformer of society" and "agent of change and healing."

What makes us unique

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Deep Medical District Roots

For over 75 years, we've served one of the world's largest medical districts

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Innovative Training

Our programs have graduated 600+ spiritual care providers serving across Northern Illinois

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Academic Partnership

Our groundbreaking collaboration with Rush University established the Department of Religion, Health and Human Values

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Diverse Faith Welcome

We serve people of all spiritual traditions

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