Launch of European Research Institute for Chaplains in Healthcare (ERICH)

June 6th marked the of the launch of the European Research Institute for Chaplains in Healthcare (ERICH), an initiative of the European Network of Healthcare Chaplains (ENHCC). Hosted by the Academic Centre for Practical Theology at KU Leuven, the launch event featured Ewan Kelly (co-facilitated TC’s July 2017 CRSI), TC Co-Investigator George Fitchett, and TC advisory committee member Christina Puchalski (GWISH).

ERICH, a research body by and for chaplains, aims to enhance spiritual care of patients by helping chaplains complete research.