Related Interests - Alexian Brothers Health Care Ministry

In our post modern world, the Alexian Brothers have continued to live out their charism by being passionately involved in Christ's healing mission to the sick and the elderly. Despite the many challenges that have threatened the existence of many Catholic Health Care Institutions, the Alexian Brothers have never wavered and never stopped sponsoring ministries to care for others. Explore these ministries by visiting their Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Services .
Alternatively, view the Alexian Brothers Hospital Network videos, by clicking on the following links: All about ABHN Part I, All ABout ABHN Part II

Visit the four acute care centers below to connect you to the particular sponsored hospital of the Alexian Brothers.


Alexian Brothers Medical Center	St. Alexius Medical Center	Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital	Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital.

Visit our OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES in the Midwest Area


Wisconsin	Missouri	Tenneessee

Don't miss visiting our new website for our Ministry for men and women who are living with HIV/AIDS.


Bonaventure House Bonaventure House opened its doors in March of 1989 and has now continue to exist as a transitional home and a resource center for people living with AIDS who need counseling and an array of supportive services.	The Harbor The Harbor, like Bonaventure House, is a transitional living facility that provides a structured and supportive living environment for people living with AIDS/HIV with the goal of providing them with resources that would assist them transition into the mainstream of life.

The Alexian Brothers were the first few religious congregations who responded to the epidemic and who opened their community house for people living with AIDS to accompany them in their final moments. They rebuilt Bonaventure House as a home that served almost for almost 2000 residents at Bonaventure House since 1989. Responding to the present needs of the AIDS/HIV populations, Bonaventure House has converted into a transitional housing and later opened The Harbor House in the Waukegan area to assist residents return to independent life in the community. Transitional care offers holistic supportive services, like case management, recovery, occupational therapy, psycho-social support groups, i.e., HIV-support, sobriety and life skill support, and spiritual care. The Brothers plan on opening a third facility, Bettendorf House, after Brother Felix Bettendorf, CFA the founder of this ministry, as a commitment to continue to serve this population in partnership with those who truly care for them.

Visit also the Brothers ministry for Hispanics and the underserved at Bro. Phillip Kennedy Clinic in Hanover Park, IL