The Church celebrates the healing grace of God in this sacrament with us when we face illnesses of mind or body, when we are preparing for surgery, or when we are near death.  The anointing assures us and our loved ones of Christ's presence with us during a time of pain and suffering.  It holds out for us the hope promised in baptism that God is a God of life and that eternal life is the ultimate gift of healing.

If you are having surgery, you may contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to ask for the sacrament of anointing from one of our priests.  If you, or someone you know is nearing death, please contact the OLIH office at (515) 964-3038.