The philosophy of St. Philomena’s Hospital, in congruence with that of the Society of JMJ, is in accordance with Catholic philosophy: Love, Care, Share, Justice and Truth for the people we serve and with whom we work.

WE BELIEVE THAT GOD CREATES EACH PERSON WITH A MORTAL BODY AND AN IMMORTAL SOUL WHOSE ULTIMATE AIM IS ETERNAL SALVATION.

1. We believe each person is born with intellect and will, and has personal dignity and natural rights, with associated responsibilities to God, Mankind and Society.

2. We believe health is a dynamic state in which the individual adapts to his internal and external environment, so that there is a state of physical, emotional,  intellectual, social and spiritual well being.

3. We believe Society has the responsibility to provide a health care system which is responsive to changing knowledge, technology and human resources, and  accessible to all its members.

4. We believe that professional nursing is an art and applied science that builds on behavior, natural and social Sciences. Nursing utilizes selected concepts theories  and principles in the implementation of the Nursing process.

5. We believe Nursing education imparts sound religious, mental, moral, social and spiritual growth, based on the principles of the Christian faith to the members of  the Christian community.

6. We believe caring is an essential element of both the art and science of nursing. Caring is a helping relationship which is influenced by cultural and spiritual values, promoting growth and self actualization, both of the client and the nurse.