"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. and indeedshe exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ."
Catechism of the Catholic Church §1499
The priest on duty can be contacted for the Anointing of the Sick and Viaticum on the following numbers -
Dean Kevin Donaghy 028 87 722775. Fr Eamonn McCamley 028 87 722631.
A special communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sick is usually organised on/around the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (11 February). Dates and times will be published on the website and in parish bulletin.
First Friday Visits
Each first Friday of the month, in honour of the Sacred Heart, the Priests and Deacons of the parish bring the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound, and are available for Confessions and the Anointing of the Sick. If you would like to be added to this list, or know of anyone who would, please contact the parish office.
Dungannon Parish Office
4 Killyman Road
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone, BT71 6DH
Tel: (028) 8772 6893
Email: info@parishofdungannon.com
