This sacrament is for those who are seriously ill or who are weakened by illness or in need of God's healing grace. Those in hospitals and nursing homes are usually anointed by the assigned chaplains. For the ill at home, please call the office to make arrangements.

This sacrament has a powerful effect upon the sick person (CCC 1520-21):

• Strengthening, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age”
• “Healing of the soul, but also of the body if such is God's will.
• Forgiveness of sin.
• “Union with the passion of Christ.” One’s suffering becomes “a participation in the saving work of Jesus.”
• Allows the sick person, by their suffering, to "contribute to the good of the People of God," building up the holiness of the Church and all people.
• “A preparation for the final journey.”