This Sacrament, formerly called “Extreme Unction” or “Last Rites,” is administered on an individual basis as necessary. It is properly administered to one who is in mortal peril, is seriously ill, or in lesser cases, is dealing with a chronic health condition. It can also be administered in advance of surgery. The Sacrament of Anointing should not be administered more than once for the same illness, unless the person recovered and fell ill again, or if the illness has become significantly worse. Lancaster General Hospital has a full-time Catholic priest as a chaplain (Fr. Deogratias). If anointing at the hospital is needed in an emergency, please have the hospital contact the chaplain. If a friend or family member of the parish is in the hospital, including other Lancaster area hospitals, please call the parish office.
 

If it is an emergency after the office is closed, please follow the directions on the answering machine for the emergency contact.