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Pastoral care

Providing compassion and support

Pastoral care is based on the healing ministry of Jesus and the values, philosophy and mission of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy.

Our Pastoral Care Team is a specific ministry of the Hospital, which seeks to respond compassionately to the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, family members and staff. We visit and welcome patients and families of all faiths and backgrounds.

For many patients, coming into the Hospital can lead to a feeling of vulnerability and uncertainty. This is often not only reflected in their physical body, but also in their emotional and spiritual condition which accompanies the experience of illness, pain and loss.

The services of pastoral care are offered in co-operation with other members of our Healthcare Team. The team can also contact other faith group representatives. 

Pastoral Care services

Listening sensitively to the concerns and needs of each person.

Support for patients, family and loved ones in times of joy and sadness, grief and loss.

Providing pray, distribution of communion, sacrament of the sick and welcoming and blessing of new babies.

For service information, speak with a hospital staff member or visit the hospital information page.

View the hospital information page for chapel location and information

View the hospital information page or speak to a member of staff for for mass information