Frederico Gianelli, S.J. M. Div.; M.T.S.

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Chaplain, S.J., is a Jesuit and seasoned leader in the fields of palliative and hospice care. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Belize Palliative Care Hospice Association, where he is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to some of the most vulnerable populations in Belize City. Before entering the Society of Jesus, Chaplain Gianelli was a BoardCertified Chaplain specializing in palliative care, holding Advanced Certification from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. His academic background includes a Master of Divinity from the University of “Monsignor Mariano Soler” in Montevideo, Uruguay, and a Master of Theological Studies from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California. He also completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, including an internship and residency at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. Chaplain Gianelli’s clinical experience includes serving as Cancer Care Chaplain at Stanford University Medical Center, where he supported both inpatient and outpatient services—particularly for Bone Marrow Transplant patients and their families. In addition to providing direct care, he contributed to transdisciplinary training in palliative care and helped develop a one-year Palliative Care Fellowship for professional chaplains. Internationally recognized for his work, Chaplain Gianelli has led numerous projects offering bedside care and training to both medical and non-medical personnel. In 2018, he was missioned to Belize, at first time, and second time in 2023. His current focus is on establishing a hospice facility to provide dignified end-of-life care for individuals who would otherwise face death alone.