Our Mission, Vision and Values

The mission of an organization defines its reason for existence, reveals its nature and expresses the organization’s commitment and aim. The health care ministries of the Wheaton Franciscan System have such a mission. Every member organization in the System has a role in carrying out this mission and each individual associate, physician, volunteer, board member and leader is dedicated to making the mission statement a reality within his or her organization.

Health Care Mission

The Wheaton Franciscan System is committed to living out the healing ministry of Jesus by providing exceptional and compassionate health care service that promotes the dignity and well being of the people we serve.

Health Care Vision

Our health ministries will be recognized in each community we serve for superior and compassionate patient service, clinical excellence, as the health care employer of choice and the preferred partner of physicians.

Housing Mission

The Wheaton Franciscan System is committed to providing quality affordable housing in a compassionate environment that promotes wholeness of life within ourselves and the communities we serve.

Housing Vision

Our shelter ministries will be recognized for excellence in property management and a well-integrated network of support services that provide hope, growth and opportunity.

Our Values

Our Values, which flow from our Mission and Catholic tradition, must have meaning for every one of us. Through them we put the healing ministry of Jesus into practice throughout the Wheaton Franciscan System. The following are behaviors that are expected of all associates, physicians, volunteers, and anyone else acting on behalf of the organization. We hope these behaviors will influence for the better every person whose life we touch.

Respect: We value each person as sacred, created in the image and likeness of God, which gives worth and meaning to each person’s life.

Integrity: We value honesty and words and actions that build trust.

Development: We value personal and professional growth that combines the physical, emotional, spiritual and relational aspects of life and work.

Excellence: We value superior performance in our work and service.

Stewardship: We value our responsibility to use human, financial and natural resources entrusted to us for the common good, with special concern for those who are poor.