Catholic Healthcare recognises that these are challenging and uncertain times as we continue living through the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that pastoral and spiritual care is an important part of many of our lives, and can provide a sense of security and compassion in a changing world.
Our experienced team of Pastoral Care Practitioners and Volunteers can support you in many ways:
- Find meaning in life’s journey
- Help dealing with stress or hurt
- Support overcoming grief and loss
- Help through lonely times
- Provide a listening ear for caregivers
- Respond to spiritual needs
Our Pastoral and Spiritual Care services, plus our Volunteer services, can be delivered over the phone or in-person and can be accessed through your Home Care Package.
Looking for online religious and spiritual resources?
Did you know many Church Parishes are live-streaming their religious services.
Below are links to a number of options. If you would like some assistance from our technology savvy staff, please speak to your Care Advisor or call our Customer Care Team on 1800 225 474.
Catholic Mass
Archdiocese of Sydney - https://www.sydneycatholic.org/live-masses/
Diocese of Broken Bay - https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/places/mass-live
Diocese of Paramatta - https://parracatholic.org/covid19/#online
Archdiocese of Brisbane – St Stephen’s Catholic Cathedral Brisbane – 10am Sunday Mass and Weekdays at 12:30pm live-streamed - Web cast schedule - Archdiocese of Brisbane (brisbanecatholic.org.au)
Prayer Resources
https://www.catholic.org/prayers/
Daily Readings
https://www.prayeronline.org.au/
Spiritual Health Association
The Spiritual Health Association is the peak body for spiritual care for Australia’s health sector. The association’s focus is on advocacy for and promotion of compassionate, person-centred spiritual care in health services - COVID-19 Information and Resources (spiritualhealth.org.au).
The Spiritual Health Association website provides COVID-19 related spiritual care resources,
Including a multi-faith page which contains a number of faith and belief resources – click here to access - https://www.spiritualhealth.org.au/multifaith-resources
Calm
For meditations, stories, music, talks and more to support your mental and emotional wellness – Visit the Calm website - Let’s look after ourselves, and each other. — Calm Blog
For further support please call our Customer Care Team on 1800 225 474.