Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen

Serving the Sick and the Soul: Fr. Sylvester Okoh on Hospital Chaplaincy & Catholic Care in Iowa - 10/25/2025

Episode Summary

Join Bishop William Joensen as he sits down with Fr. Sylvester Okoh, BCC, Catholic Priest Chaplain at UnityPoint Hospitals in Des Moines and newly appointed liaison for the National Association for Catholic Chaplains in Iowa. Discover the vital role of hospital chaplains, the spiritual care they provide to patients and families, and how Fr. Okoh is helping strengthen Catholic chaplaincy across the state.

Episode Notes

In this inspiring episode of Making it Personal with Bishop Joensen, Bishop Joensen welcomes Fr. Sylvester Okoh, BCC, for a thoughtful conversation about hospital chaplaincy and Catholic ministry in healthcare.

Meet Our Guest: Fr. Sylvester Okoh, BCC – Catholic Priest Chaplain at UnityPoint Hospitals in Des Moines and newly appointed liaison for NACC members in Iowa.

What We Discuss:

The daily life of a hospital chaplain and the spiritual care they provide

Fr. Okoh’s new role with the National Association for Catholic Chaplains

Supporting patients, families, and healthcare staff through faith

Resources: Learn more about the National Association for Catholic Chaplains at https://www.nacc.org/about/

Tune in on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network or the Spirit Catholic Radio Network to hear this heartfelt conversation about faith, service, and the power of presence in times of need.


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