The Chaplaincy Department


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Welcome

The Chaplaincy Department now has a new website address. This is now on the Walsall Healthcare Website
To go to our new website please click here.

Introduction

As Chaplains and Faith Representatives we are here to support you in your time of need. We are available to everyone in our hospital community - patients, carers and visitors, and members of staff. We represent various faith traditions but are here for you whether you are a person of faith or not.

We are supported by volunteers, and represent the following faiths:

  • Christian (Church of England, Free Church, Roman Catholic)
  • Muslim
  • Sikh
  • Hindu

    We are there to share your concerns or celebrate your joys, and pray with you if you wish. We can visit you on your ward or unit. We can also arrange for you to attend a service or prayers in our hospital Chapel and Prayer Room.

    Nursing staff can supply you with Holy Books or Prayer Mats as these are available on each ward.

    To contact us.


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    The Chaplaincy Team


    Please click on an individual's name to view their picture in a separate window.

    Revd Alison Coles
    Chaplaincy Team Leader
    Church of England

    Fr John Harrington
    RC Chaplain

    Imam K Mahmud
    Muslim Representative

    Mrs Parkash Sohal
    Sikh Representative

    Revd Ray Goode
    Free Church Chaplain

    Mrs Jamila Madari,
    Muslim Representative

    Reverend Denis Sunley
    Assistant Chaplain
    Church of England

    Fr Michael McGrail
    RC Chaplain

    Mr A Jaffri
    Muslim Representative

    Mr S Bhatt
    Hindu Representative

    Miss Cath Smith
    Secretary

    Pictures:


    New Prayer and Quiet Room

    Prayer Room

    Prayer Room

    The new Prayer and Quiet Room for all faiths. Situated opposite St Luke's Chapel and Prayer Room just off the West Wing Corridor, Level 1, the room is open every day between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm.


    Eid-Ul-Fitr
    The Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan (the month of fasting) was celebrated in the hospital on 23 September.  Special food was distributed in West Wing Reception.

    Eid Celebrations
    Sue James with members of the Muslim Community and Chaplaincy Team.


    Diwali Celebrations
    The Hindu and Sikh Festival of Diwali was celebrated on 19 October.

    For Hindus, Diwali is for the worship of Mahaa Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. For Sikhs, Diwali (Bandi Chhorth Diwas or Day of Freedom from Imprisonment) marks the release of Guru Hargobind Ji from the Gwalior Fort, in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh.
    Diwali Celebrations
    Sue James with members of the Sikh and Hindu Communities at the Diwali Celebrations


    Diwali Celebrations
    Members of the Hindu and Sikh
    Community serving food.

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    How to contact us

    The Chaplaincy Office
    Manor Hospital
    Moat Road
    Walsall
    WS2 9PS

    Telephone: 01922 656216 (direct line) or extension 6216 from within the hospital.

    E-mail: chaplaincy@walsallhospitals.nhs.uk

    Please ask the nursing staff if you would like to see a Chaplain or Faith Representative. They can also assist you to make contact with your own Priest, Minister or Faith Leader.

    For emergencies, we offer a 24/7 on-call service. Please ask nursing staff to contact the relevant Chaplain or Faith Representative through Switchboard (telephone: 01922 721172, or extension 0 from within the hospital).


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    Worship Space and Service Times

    There are two places for prayer and worship:
    St Luke's Chapel and Prayer Room, West Wing, Level 1 (opposite Wards 11 & 12)

    Prayer and Quiet Room, also West Wing, Level 1 (on main corridor).

    Both are open to everyone. Separate prayer areas can be created with curtains and screens.

    Times of Services held in St. Luke's Chapel and Prayer Room
    Sunday:    Holy Communion at 10.15 am
    Patients are collected from the wards from 9.30 am

    Tuesday:    Roman Catholic Mass at 4:15 pm
    Patients are collected from the wards from 3:45 pm

    Wednesday:    Holy Communion at 1:05 pm
    First Wednesday in the month: Quiet Space (a reflective service)
    First Wednesday in the month: Sikh Prayers at 11:00 am

    Friday:    Muslim Prayers Time Varies
    Please make your own way there

    Festivals - see Chapel notice boards for service times.


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