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November 15, 2006
Clinical Chaplains in Puerto Rico'S Hospicio La Paz
The Department of Chaplaincy received a proclamation of recognition from the Mayor of the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, The Hon. Lemuel Soto Santiago at a ceremony celebrated at the historical Center of culture and history Casa Ulanga.
The Director of Clinical Chaplaincy from Hospice La Paz and Supervisor in Clinical Pastoral Education In Training, The Rev. Dr. Miguel A. Santiago (center) with the first CPE graduates in Puerto Rico. From left to right Rev. Samuel Marty, Rev. Dr. Gerardo Cartagena, Rev. Luís A. Pérez, and Rev. Dr. Héctor W. Velásquez
We have made it! A little over a year ago we announced the beginning of CPE for the first time in Puerto Rico under the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). It has been an exited year. Our first group of Staff Chaplains completed four units of CPE. A wonderful reception of graduation was celebrated this past 3 November 2006. The Mayor of the City of Arecibo The Hon. Lemuel Soto Santiago presented Rev. Dr. Miguel Santiago with a proclamation designating the 3rd of Nov. 2006 as the day of clinical chaplaincy in Arecibo. We had the honor of celebrating the graduation in an historical city building dating to the 1850.
I appreciate Dr. Raymond Lawrence my CPE Supervisor and David Plummer (CCAPS) for working the final issues to bring CPSP to Puerto Rico. Also to Dr. Esteban Montilla my Supervisor, and Dr. Richard Liew my Consultant I extend my appreciation for their invaluable information and recommendations. Finally I thank Dr. Steven Voytovich, NY/NJ CPSP Chapter Convener, and the Chapter at large for my acceptance under care.
-Miguel A. Santiago
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Miguel A. Santiago is the director of Clinical Chaplaincy from Hospice La Paz and Supervisor in Clinical Pastoral Clinical Education In Training.
Posted by Perry Miller, Editor at November 15, 2006 11:35 PM