"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 indeed she 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)

This healing sacrament is available when one is preparing for a medical procedure or is seriously ill. Contact the Rectory. In case of emergency, call the Rectory at 594-3836 anytime.

When registering at the hospital as a patient, be sure to tell them you are Catholic so that your name will be included on the list of Catholic patients. Holy Communion is distributed at Yoakum Community Hospital on Sundays by a deacon from St. Joseph Church, Yoakum, and on Wednesdays by extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion from SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Shiner.

The Victoria hospitals have a full-time Catholic chaplain available for Anointing of the Sick and other ministries. If you are in need of a Catholic priest while in a Victoria hospital, tell the nurses to call the Catholic chaplain.