What Is Interfaith Chaplaincy?

By Rumni Saha

Hello! My name is Rumni Saha, and I serve as the Interfaith Chaplain for AAIC. Even if we’ve already met, I wanted to take a moment to formally introduce myself and share a bit about the work I do.

I’m based at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where I provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff—regardless of religious background or belief. Today, chaplaincy in healthcare settings is about offering compassionate, nonjudgmental care to all—whether someone identifies as religious, spiritual, or neither. Chaplains offer a safe and confidential space for anyone who needs to talk, reflect, grieve, or simply be heard.

Beyond the hospital, I’m deeply involved in interfaith work throughout the greater Attleboro community. I collaborate with local faith leaders on events and conversations that bring us together across traditions. Each month, I host a gathering for clergy—an opportunity to share food, ideas, and mutual support. One of the parts of my work that I cherish most is visiting “Food and Friends” sites and having the chance to meet with both guests and volunteers whenever the opportunity arises. Being able to connect with people on a deeply human level, in spite of our differences, is a source of deep joy and meaning for me.

When I’m not in Attleboro, I serve as a College Chaplain at Wellesley College, where I support students as both the Hindu  and the Unitarian Universalist Community Coordinator.

I’m usually in Attleboro on Tuesdays and Fridays and would love the chance to connect more personally. If you’d like to meet for coffee or lunch—or if there’s any way I can support you—please don’t hesitate to reach out at rumni@attleboroaic.org.

It’s been an honor getting to know the Attleboro community over the past year, and I look forward to working together and deepening our connections in the time ahead.

Warmly,

Rumni