‘It refreshed my soul’: Hundreds anointed, blessed at World Day of the Sick Mass
Hundreds of churchgoers received the Anointing of the Sick last weekend at a Mass for the World Day of the Sick.
Ill, caregivers invited to World Day of the Sick Mass May 22 in Scottsdale
The World Sick Day Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Olmsted on May 22 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Scottsdale.
Caring for the sick is essential part of church’s mission, pope says
Caring for and healing the sick is an essential part of the Catholic Church’s ministry, just as it was a constant part of Jesus’ ministry, Pope Francis said.
In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all
Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.
Bishops in Ghana launch diabetic clinic to mark World Day of the Sick
The clinic is named after the patron saint of diabetes and built by a Danish global health care company that is the world leader in diabetes care.
Healing Mass to offer sacraments, celebrate World Day of Sick
Those who are sick in body, mind or spirit and their caregivers — family or professional — are especially invited.
Hundreds of ill, caregivers receive prayers at diocese’s World Day of the Sick Mass
Scores of individuals, some in wheelchairs, using walkers or assisted by the Order of Malta’s Knights and Dames, made their way forward to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at the annual World Day of the Sick Healing Mass Feb. 9 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral. A priest laid his hand atop […]
Healing prayers, anointing of sick to be offered at Feb. 9 Mass
One man’s six spinal surgeries and 11 other operations is nothing compared to many others living with chronic pain and life-threatening illness, said the new president of the Phoenix chapter of the Order of Malta. Their specialty is helping the sick and poor.
1,200 attend Diocese’s World Day of the Sick Healing Mass
“At any stage of our life, we’re all sick. And we need this kind of healing Mass,” said one of the co-chair’s for the Mass and health fair that followed.
World Day of the Sick Mass to promote healing, spiritual comfort
Richard Hannon, president of the Order of Malta in Phoenix, was once diagnosed with a serious blood disorder that prompted him to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick three times. He said its properties are immense.
