Comments on: Alternative Treatment for Ms

By: Daver

Daver — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:03:59 +0000

Yes, though typically a chaplain covers Christianity in general. You can request a Catholic priest. Most hospitals will have a priest and/or deacon on staff for moments when patients request their services.
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By: Ray M

Ray M — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:01:59 +0000

Yes. But with the priest shortage, often you get an Eucharistic minister (a lay person who brings the Eucharist to you from the church). So don't expect a priest to be able to come very often. I know our priest, in addition to his own church's masses, says mass at some nursing homes and does a great many other things. So his time is very full.
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By: Rubym

Rubym — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:59:59 +0000

It is possible but with the shortage of priests it might not always happen. I think more often a priest could come to a patient's house or hospital room, etc. with Communion, concecrated at a Mass and brought and given without Mass. He could also hear the patient's confession if they choose.
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By: M to the R Mighty RA

M to the R Mighty RA — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:57:59 +0000

Yes a Chaplain is also available if they choose a prolonged alternative treatment such as death.
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By: stratm663

stratm663 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:55:59 +0000

yes.
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By: sjacrane

sjacrane — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:53:22 +0000

Can a catholic chaplain be requested for alternative treatment patient?
I know if people are sick and in hospital they can be assisted by a chaplain every week because they can’t get to Mass. Can a patient request a chaplain on a weekly basis to hear the Mass if he or she chooses prolonged alternative treatment, like a naturopathy clinic or health resort? Thanks.