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.
For your ready reference, churches located closest to the main hospitals are listed below.
Alexandra Hospital Blessed Sacrament – 6474 0582
Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital Christ the King – 6459 9958
East Shore Hospital Holy Family – 6784 2332
Gleneagles Hospital St Ignatius – 6466 0625
Mount Elizabeth Hospital Sacred Heart – 6737 9285
Changi General Hospital Holy Trinity – 6784 2332
National University Hospital Holy Cross (Tuesdays & Fridays) 6777 5858
Singapore General Hospital St Bernadette (Mondays), St Teresa (Fridays) 6737 3529 6271 1184
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Novena Church – 6255 2133
Kandang Kerbau Hospital Our Lady of Lourdes – 6294 0624
Raffles Hospital St Peter & Paul – 6337 2585
Mt Alvernia Hospital Holy Spirit & Risen Christ – 6453 6340/6253 2166
Thomson Medical Centre Holy Spirit & Risen Christ – 6453 6340 / 6253 2166
The Anointing of the Sick can be administered to any Catholic who is seriously ill and care providers are advised not to wait until the patient is critically ill or when death is imminent.
Our Priests, assisted by the Ministry to the Sick, are also available for home visits and prayers when a sick parishioner is confined to bed at home.
In cases of emergency, when a patient urgently requires the Anointing of the Sick and a priest from the nearby church is unavailable, our Priests can be contacted anytime to administer the said sacrament.