The Church believes and confesses that among the seven sacraments there is one especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by illness: the Anointing of the Sick.
“By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them.” Lumen Gentium 11
Anyone in danger through sickness or age can ask for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Hospital
If you are going into hospital and would like to be anointed or receive Holy Communion or a visit while you are there or to request such a visit for someone else please either contact Fr. Paul Tully, the chaplain for Durham’s hospitals on (0191) 5265131 or ask the ward staff to contact the Roman Catholic Chaplain for you.
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