Recently, my pastor drove to Boston to administer the Sacramenent of Anointing of the Sick to a dieing child. Upon his arrival, he was met by a nun who runs the Chaplaincy program at Boston Children's Hospital. She was surprised that he had driven 4 hours to administer this Sacrament, and commented ...
"We don't wait for the priests to come. Normally, we administer this Sacrament ourselves".
If you ever find yourself or a loved one in this situation, insist on a priest.
"The "brief note" is a commentary, also published in the Vatican newspaper, which explains that "in these last decades theological tendencies have been manifested that cast doubt on the Doctrine of the Church, according to which the minister of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick 'est omnis et solus sacerdos,'" in keeping with the formulation of the Council of Trent (1542-1563)."
in keeping with the formulation of the Council of Trent (1542-1563)... insist on Extreme Unction.
Here in Los Angeles, more and more parishes are without a resident pastor,
thanks to the sterling vocations efforts of our Cardinal Mahony.
But Sister is always available, seven days a week, to tend to the spiritual needs of the parishioners. My question is, If there is no priest there during the week, and a sick call (and Anointing) is required, who's doing the anointing?
Inquiring minds would like to know.
EXCERPT:
Working six days a week, and always on Sunday, Sister Slater balances administrative and pastoral duties such as bereavement counseling, marriage preparation and visiting the sick. "I do whatever the pastor would have done," said Sister Slater.
http://the-tidings.com/2005/1021/layleader.htm
Unbelievable story.