We are pleased to announce the selection of Michael Garrido as the new Vice President, Mission Integration for Saint Joseph Health System. (Jean Lambert, Vice President of Mission Integration at CHI, is now serving in a nationally expanded capacity and is no longer covering the Kentucky region.) In this newly created role, Mike will promote the mission and core values and shape and support the strategic goals of SJHS by integrating our Catholic identity into organizational operations. Mike will also serve as the liaison with CHI national mission leadership and support One CHI through service on national working groups and through regular communication with the national group. Mike will also serve as the on-site leader for Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph – Jessamine.
Mike has more than 18 years in Catholic ministry and health care mission leadership, including providing system-wide mission integration resources, ministry formation programs, and supporting initiatives on issues facing Catholic health care in the U.S. Mike is currently Director of Mission Services for the Catholic Health Association of the United States, based in St. Louis, where he has been since 2005. There, his responsibilities have included the development of theological reflections; planning rituals and celebrations; research, writing, and management of departmental projects; and development and oversight of department programs.
Prior to Mike’s tenure at CHA, he was Church Administrator for Saint Francis Xavier College Church at Saint Louis University from 1998-2005 and Pastoral Associate, Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Yona, Guam from 1991-1996. He holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from the Aquinas Institute of Theology at Saint Louis University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the American Business College in San Diego.
Mike will join the Saint Joseph family on December 21, 2009. Please join us in welcoming him to our wonderful organization.
