Hospital Chaplains
The chaplaincy team care for the pastoral and spiritual needs of the whole hospital community. The chaplaincy service is confidential and non-judgmental and is available to everyone, irrespective of faith or background. The chaplains represent the 4 main Christian denominations,(Church of Ireland, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian & Methodist) and are available to patients, their families and staff. If requested, it can be arranged for representatives of other faith communities to visit patients as appropriate.
Coming into hospital can be an anxious time. Chaplains are available to meet with, listen to or to talk through issues with patients and their families. We also provide the opportunity for individual prayer and communion for patients on the ward.
The chaplaincy team consists of part-time chaplains, supported by spiritual care volunteers. Chaplains visit wards regularly and have time to listen and reflect. They are interested in people’s journey and seek to support the hospital community by their presence and prayers. The chaplaincy service is a 24 hour service and can be contacted through Hospital Reception.
The service we offer is confidential and non-judgmental and is available to everyone, irrespective of faith or background. Chaplains are also available to:
- Offer Christian prayer and sacramental ministry
- Make contact with patients’ own faith communities if requested
- Offer times of worship on the hospital sites on special occasions
- Support staff in their work
Contact Details
The Chaplains can be contacted through Hospital Reception, telephone 028 3833 4444.
Quiet Room
There is a Quiet Room in Craigavon Area Hospital and a Church in Daisy Hill Hospital which can be used for your own personal prayer and reflection.
Please check the Craigavon Area Hospital Quiet Room and Daisy Hill Hospital Church Notice Boards for details, including dates and times of services planned.
Links to useful pages on this site and other websites
Macmillan Cancer
Maternity Services
Northern Ireland Chaplains Association
Organ Donation
Patient Support
Stillbirth And Neonatal Deaths (SANDS)