He studied philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received his master's degree in pastoral care at St. Francis Seminary.Contact Chaplain Pedro at 414-570-5430. Chaplain O'Rourke is available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon.

A chaplain can help you and
your family if you are:

Feeling fearful, upset or worried

In need of counseling

Asking “Why me?”

Feeling sad

Desiring religious or spiritual practices (like prayer) of all faiths and belief systems

In need of comfort

Trying to make sense of sickness or suffering

In need of hope

In need of nonjudgmental listening

In need of crisis intervention

In need of consultation on advance directives, end-of-life decisions or ethical issues

A Chaplain can help you through:

Connection to clergy from all faith backgrounds

Listening

Prayer and other religious rituals

Sacred scriptures, religious writings and music

Consultation on important healthcare decisions

Help in finding a sense of hope or meaning or purpose

Connection to your own faith community

Pastoral visits are provided by the chaplain to all residents of Franciscan Villa, Francis House, Franciscan Courts and Gardens. The chaplain is also available for pastoral counseling, prayer, hospital visitation and spiritual resourcing.

The Chaplaincy Department welcomes volunteers who would like to help gather residents for Mass and assist during services.