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»Hospital ministry
Mission
Catholic chaplains provide religious and spiritual care for persons dealing
with illness in hospitals from Brownsville to Rio Grande City and one
nursing home. Theirs is the tradition of spirituality that contributes
to the healing of body, mind, heart, and soul.
“As a chaplain, I am privileged to walk on holy ground
as I minister to patients, families and staff. I walk in awe and gratitude
as I accompany them in times of suffering and Joy.” Sister Helen
Roper, SSND
Pastoral Services
- Regular visits to hospital patients.
- Support for the patients and their families, including hospital staff.
- Religious services, sacraments, and prayer.
- Information and guidance regarding medical ethics, questions on living
wills, organ donation, and life support decisions.
- Grief ministry in dealing with loss or death.
- Participation in ethics committee.
“Chaplaincy is such a privileged way of accompanying
others in such graced moments of their lives. Mutually we are enriched.”
Sister Ann Landolt, SSND
What every Catholic should know about going to the
hospital
- Let your pastor know that you are entering the hospital. Your church
community will pray for you.
- Request to be anointed. If you wish to receive the Sacrament of the
Sick, ask your parish priest or the chaplain.
- Tell the hospital staff that you are Catholic. This helps so that
a chaplain will be readily available.
Studies show that religion is the most important factor helping patients
cope with their illness/hospitalization. Chaplains play an important role
in helping patients resolve spiritual or religious problems, thus improving
their health.
“I have grown to love not only those I serve, but
those with whom I serve. I consider myself privileged and blest.”
Sister Therese Ann Ridge, IWBS
Parishes
The Health Care Ministries provide training on pastoral care for Eucharistic
ministers and parish volunteers visiting the sick.
Eucharistic ministers from different parishes bring Holy Communion to
the Catholic patients.
Each chaplain coordinates with parish priests in their respective deanery
to administer the Sacrament of Penance and the Sacrament of the Sick to
patients requesting those sacraments.
Brownsville
Brownsville Medical Center
Gloria Morales, MJ
1040 W. Jefferson
Brownsville, Tx. 78520
(956) 544-1426
Valley Regional Medical Center
100-A Alton Gloor Blvd.
Brownsville, Tx. 78526
(956) 350-7124
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Edinburg
Edinburg
Regional Medical Center
Emma Marie Stillman, IWBS
1102 W. Trenton
Edinburg, Tx. 78539
(956) 388-6235 |
Harlingen
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Rev. Frank Clancy,SCJ
Deacon Gilbert Perez
Deacon Ignacio R. Gonzalez
2101 Pease
Harlingen, Tx. 78550
(956) 389-1194
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McAllen
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Helen Roper, SSND
101 East Ridge Rd.
McAllen, Tx. 78503
(956) 632-6616
McAllen Medical Center
Fr. Raymond Nwachukwu
Sr.Ebere Anosike, DDL
Demetrio Tafoya
301 W. Expressway 83
McAllen, Tx. 78503
(956) 632-4177
McAllen Medical Heart Hospital
Therese Anne Ridge, IWBS
1900 S. “D” St.
McAllen, Tx. 78503
(956) 994-2107
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Mission
Mission Hospital
900 S. Bryan Rd.
Mission, Tx. 78572
(956) 584-4562 |
Rio Grande City
Starr County Memorial Hospital
Anne Miriam Landolt, SSND
2573 Hospital Court
Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582
(956) 487-5561
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San Juan
San Juan Nursing Home
Ms. Josefina Suarez
1000 Nebraska
San Juan, Tx. 78589
(956) 787-1771
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, Coordinator of Hospital Ministry and training.
700 N. Virgen de San Juan Blvd. • San Juan, TX 78589 • Phone
956-781-5323• Fax 956-784-5096
last updated
09-Jun-2010 10:44
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