Anointing of the Sick
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Lay Catholic hospital chaplains look forward to newly-translated book of prayers for the sick
The U.S. bishops are moving forward with plans to create a new resource for laypeople who work among the sick. Read more
A new book of prayers for laypeople ministering to the sick could be on its way
The bishops are considering publishing a new prayer book for laypeople who want to minister to the sick, especially when... Read more
Saint Paul-Minneapolis priests adapt to bring sacraments to COVID-19 patients
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has assembled a team of 30 priests ready to administer last rites— confession,... Read more
Boston archdiocese assembles teams of priests to anoint coronavirus patients
The Archdiocese of Boston has assembled groups of priests — living together in strategic locations close to hospitals— to administer... Read more
Can I confess? Or be anointed? Here’s what’s suspended -or not- in your diocese
Many bishops have now also taken steps to limit or suspend access to the sacraments due to the coronavirus. Here’s... Read more
Updated: Springfield, Mass. diocese rescinds policy permitting nurses to anoint
A Massachusetts diocese authorized a change to norms for the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, permitting a nurse,... Read more
Priest's hospital room mix-up allows dying woman to receive sacraments
Shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve, Fr. Gregorio Hidalgo went to a hospital to give Communion to a patient.... Read more
You can't get last rites if you plan to kill yourself, says Canadian archbishop
Legal assisted suicide will soon arrive in Canada, prompting a Catholic archbishop to reflect on what the last rites mean... Read more
Anointing of the Sick assures nearness of Christ, says Pope
In his Wednesday general audience Pope Francis gave a brief catechesis on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick,... Read more
