Anointing of the Sick

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick consists essentially in the anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person, the anointing being accompanied by the liturgical prayer of the celebrant asking for the special grace of this sacrament.(United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, page 253 – 255) 

It can be received by any baptized Catholic its effect is the strengthening of the soul, often of the body as well, and in the necessary conditions remission of sins. The Anointing should be administered to people who are seriously ill and caregivers should not wait until the patient is critically ill or when death is imminent.

The parish priests are responsible for the sick within their own parish boundaries. 

In addition, Priests of the churches closest to the hospitals are also available for any hospitalized Catholic who requires a priest's attention. They make visits to the hospitals and give Holy Communion to the sick. If informed, they will also visit you. 

Hospital Church Telephone No

1)    Alexandra Hospital - Blessed Sacrament: 6474 0582

2)    Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital - Christ the King: 6459 9958

3)    Changi General Hospital - Holy Trinity: 6784 2332

4)    East Shore Hospital - Holy Family: 6784 2332

5)    Gleneagles Hospital - St Ignatius:  6466 0625

6)    Kandang Kerbau Hospital - Our Lady of Lourdes: 6294 0624

7)    Mount Elizabeth Hospital - Sacred Heart: 6737 9285

8)    Mt Alvernia Hospital - Holy Spirit: 6453 6340, Risen Christ: 6253 2166 

9)    National University Hospital - Holy Cross (Tuesdays & Fridays): 6777 5858

10)  Raffles Hospital - St Peter & Paul: 6337 2585

11)  Singapore General Hospital - St Bernadette (Mondays): 6737 3529, St Teresa (Fridays): 6271 1184

12)  Tan Tock Seng Hospital - Novena Church: 6255 2133