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The spiritual care team at NYU Langone includes chaplains, rabbis, priests, and imams who are available to counsel people of all faiths, as well as those who do not have a spiritual practice. Our chaplains are board-certified or eligible for certification, meaning they have finished their theological and clinical pastoral education and are completing an additional 2,000 hours of clinical work as well as a professional board review. Our chaplains are available at our inpatient facilities in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island.
Rabbi Bolton is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains. She received her master of arts in rabbinic studies and ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University. Before joining NYU Langone, Rabbi Bolton served as a hospice chaplain with VNS Health. She has more than two decades of experience providing care in home, assisted living, long-term care, and hospital settings. Her professional experience also includes addiction recovery and adult and youth education. Rabbi Bolton is a co-founder of Lifestorms, a program offering integrated psycho-emotional and spiritual support. She speaks English and Hebrew.
The Reverend Young-ki Eun, MDiv, ACPE
Clinical Pastoral Educator (CPE)
Rev. Eun is an ordained Presbyterian minister with more than 20 years’ experience working as a CPE educator, chaplain, university faculty member, and parish minister. He graduated from the University of Toronto/Knox College with a master’s degree in divinity. He has completed postgraduate studies in theology, English, linguistics, and psychoanalytic studies, as well as four years of clinical training in psychotherapy. Rev. Eun started his CPE journey in 1999 at Toronto General Hospital, Canada. His work as a CPE supervisor includes New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center; The Hospital of St. Raphael (now Yale New Haven Hospital-St Raphael Campus), Connecticut; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston; Ochsner Health System, New Orleans; and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. As an ACPE-certified educator, Rev. Eun has a passion for empowering chaplain residents and interns to gain a deeper connection with their authentic selves in a genuine, diverse, and trustworthy learning environment, and to forge and strengthen their own personal and professional identity in their spiritual-care ministry of compassion.
Elizabeth Kitamura, BCC
Staff Chaplain
Chaplain Kitamura is a board-certified chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. She received her master’s degree in theology from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and is a master’s degree candidate at NYU School of Global Public Health. Before joining NYU Langone, she completed her clinical training at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and was also a research fellow at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Ahmet M. Atlig, PhD, BCC
Staff Chaplain and Imam
Dr. Atlig began his career at the Imams and Preachers Seminary in Izmir, Turkey, where he was ordained as an imam and Muslim cleric. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the Theology Department at the University of West Coast, and then served as the imam of New Peckham Mosque, in London. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Atlig completed the Clinical Pastoral Education program at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System and became a board-certified chaplain with HealthCare Chaplaincy Network in 2019. Before joining NYU Langone, he served as a chaplain at various New York City hospitals. Dr. Atlig speaks Turkish, Arabic, and English, and is married, with three children.
Shaul Praver, BCC, DMin
Staff Chaplain and Rabbi
Chaplain Praver is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and ordained by the Jerusalem Rabbinate. He received his doctorate in ministry from Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and completed his clinical training at Norwalk Hospital, both in Connecticut. Before joining NYU Langone, he served as chaplain–rabbi with the Connecticut Department of Correction. Prior to that, Chaplain Praver served as the spiritual leader of Congregation Adath Israel in Newtown, Connecticut.
The Reverend W. Kaytlin Butler, MDiv
Staff Chaplain
Rev. Butler is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains. She received her master’s degree in divinity from Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York, and she is an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Before joining NYU Langone, she served as a chaplain for six years at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she also completed her clinical training. She is a widely respected speaker on subjects of spirituality and health. Rev. Butler serves as children’s services chaplain for Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone.
The Reverend Rosemarie Napoli
Associate Staff Chaplain
Rev. Napoli is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church USA. She has special interest in working with people with addictions and those living with HIV and AIDS. Rev. Napoli serves as the Associate Pastor at Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
The Reverend Dwayne McClary, MDiv
Staff Chaplain
Rev. McClary received his master of divinity at Yale University and is ordained by the American Baptist Churches USA. Prior to joining NYU Langone, Rev. McClary completed his clinical training at Bridgeport and Norwalk Hospitals, both in Connecticut. He is also a seasoned music executive who has held marketing posts at Motown, Universal, and MCA Records. Rev. McClary holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications from Rutgers University and certification in marketing from NYU’s School of Professional Studies.
The Reverend Stephen Okeke
Roman Catholic Priest
Father Okeke received his master’s degree in pastoral theology from St. John’s University and his doctorate in pastoral counseling from Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City. He worked in Nigeria for three years as an associate pastor and a chaplain with the St. Stephen’s Society. Father Okeke is also chaplain to the Igbo Catholic community in the Bronx, serving people whose roots are in West Africa.
The Reverend Martin Ugochukwu Ene
Roman Catholic Priest
Father Ene is ordained by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Nigeria. He received his bachelor’s degrees in theology and philosophy from Bigard Memorial Seminary in Enugu and his master’s degree in pastoral theology from Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University. Father Ene has a passion for pastoral ministry, and he trained as a chaplain at Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo, New York, before arriving in New York City to serve as part of the spiritual care team at NYU Langone.
Jenelle Halley
Department Secretary
Ms. Halley’s passion for maintaining a positive and respectful work environment led her to our spiritual care team, where she manages all department events, meetings, patient requests, services, and training. Ms. Halley also provides administrative support to our department, and serves as the liaison between patients, the spiritual care team, and hospital leadership.
Brooklyn Spiritual Care Team
Chaplains are available on-site at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn on weekdays between 9:00AM and 5:00PM and on Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00PM. For more information, please call the Spiritual Care office at 718-630-7505; you can also request a nursing consult for spiritual needs. If you have an urgent spiritual need outside of the hours listed, please ask your nurse to call 718-630-7505 or the hospital operator for available resources.
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The Reverend Ray Lewis Jr.
Manager
Rev. Lewis is a board-certified chaplain and pastoral counselor ordained by Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Michigan. He received his master’s degree in divinity from Emory University in Georgia and his doctorate in pastoral care from the United Lutheran Seminary of Philadelphia. Rev. Lewis is currently pursuing a diplomate in pastoral supervision at The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, he served as an adjunct instructor, pastor, and chaplain with the Florida Department of Corrections, VITAS and VNA hospice care, and the Level 1 Trauma Center at Penn Medicine.
The Reverend Emmanuel Conduah
Roman Catholic Priest
Father Conduah has a postgraduate diploma in education from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. He is working towards his doctorate in educational leadership at Fordham University and his clinical pastoral education certification with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, under the endorsement of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn.
Monica-Lisa Mills
Staff Chaplain
Monica-Lisa Mills received her master’s degree in divinity from New York City’s Episcopal Divinity School. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, she completed her clinical training at NewYork-Presbyterian’s Columbia University Irving Medical Center and its Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Chaplain Mills is a visual artist and musician and previously worked as a high school ethics and religion teacher.
Rev. Jones has led NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island’s spiritual care team since 2011, and is ordained and endorsed by American Baptist Churches USA. She received her master’s degree in Christian education with an emphasis in pastoral care and family ministry from Scarritt Graduate School in Tennessee, and her master’s degree in divinity from Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Rev. Jones completed her clinical chaplaincy training at Beth Israel Medical Center and a year of residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where she was also a staff chaplain. She previously worked as director of field education at Union Theological Seminary and served as a pastor of congregational care. Rev. Jones is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains and the Spiritual Care Association.
The Reverend Jayan Daniel
Staff Chaplain
Rev. Daniel received his master’s degree in arts from Madras University and his master’s degree in divinity from Church on the Rock Theological Seminary, both located in India. He was introduced to chaplaincy in the United States, and completed his clinical chaplaincy training at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island and a year of residency with Eger Lutheran Homes and Services in Staten Island, New York. Rev. Daniel currently serves as pastor at Living Water Church in Bellerose, New York.
Sister Mary C. Chikezie
Staff Chaplain
Sister Chikezie is a Roman Catholic nun in the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy congregation and a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains. She received her master’s degree in philosophy from St. Thomas Aquinas University in Italy and moved to the United States in 2006. Sister Chikezie completed her clinical pastoral education residency at Valley Baptist Hospital in Texas. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, she worked as an instructor at St. Joseph and St. Peter Seminary in Texas, and served as chaplain at Rio Grande Hospital in Colorado, and staff chaplain at Mercy Hospital in Texas.
Christian Costeines
Staff Chaplain
Chaplain Costeines received his master’s degree in divinity from Nyack College and Alliance Theological Seminary in Manhattan. He served as chaplain intern at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital in Manhattan, and completed his clinical pastoral education residency at the VA St. Albans Community Living Center of VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Chaplain Costeines worked as a publications administrative coordinator with Chosen People Ministries in Manhattan.
Rabbi Anchelle Perl
Hospital Rabbi
Rabbi Perl has been the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad Mineola since 1990 and director of the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education on Long Island since 1974. He is also a chaplain at the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, New York, and host of “Jewish Talk,” a weekly radio program and podcast on 90.3 FM WHPC. Rabbi Perl joined the spiritual care team at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in 1990, and focuses on the spiritual needs of patients and their families and the entire staff.
The Reverend Damian Umeokeke
Roman Catholic Priest
Father Umeokeke is ordained by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria. He received his master’s degree in pastoral theology from St. John’s University in New York, and completed his chaplaincy training at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Father Umeokeke served as pastor at Beth Israel Medical Center and Elliot Hospital in New Hampshire. He serves NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island under the endorsement of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre.
The Reverend Jerome Madumelu, BCC, PhD
Roman Catholic Priest
Father Madumelu is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains. He received his master’s degree from St. John’s University and his doctorate from Stony Brook University. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Father Jerome spent more than two decades caring for those who are vulnerable, including his five years as a manager of Regina Caeli Specialist Hospital in Akwa, Nigeria. He currently lectures at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut and at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Akwa.
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The Reverend Brenda Denise Ford
Associate Chaplain
Rev. Ford received her master’s degree in community health administration from Long Island University and her master’s degree in divinity from Union Theological Seminary. Before joining NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Rev. Ford served as chaplain at Stony Brook Medicine, where she completed her clinical chaplaincy training. She also served as chaplain at Nassau County Correctional Center, Northwell Health, and the First Episcopal District Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Smithtown, New York. Rev. Ford is currently the protestant spiritual life chaplain and director at Stony Brook University and is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains, the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education, the Health Ministries Association, and the American College Health Association.
Gareth Bryant
Associate Chaplain and Imam
Gareth Bryant has been a chaplain and imam since 2014. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Touro College. Chaplain Bryant completed his clinical pastoral education training at the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy in Manhattan and his chaplaincy residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Queens.
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Sangeeta Gnanaseelan
Department Secretary
Before relocating to the United States from India, Ms. Gnanaseelan worked in the hospitality industry. She received a bachelor’s degree in hotel management and Microsoft certifications from the National Institute of Information Technology in India. Ms. Gnanaseelan was led to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island by her enthusiasm for supporting spiritual care and education in our community. She provides administrative support to our department, and is the liaison between the spiritual care team and hospital leadership.
