Chaplaincy Service

The hospital chaplains are an integral part of the Middlemore Hospital healthcare teams, and have been theologically and clinically trained to work for the health, and spiritual nurturement of patients, their families/whaanau, and staff members.

The chaplaincy team offers confidential compassionate support, prayer and a listening ear in times of stress or loneliness; before and after surgery; for people experiencing loss and bereavement and around matters of faith and illness, and also in celebrating the joys of life.

The chaplains are trained and licensed to provide ministry in a hospital setting and are available for prayer, and for Church Sacraments. Many of the hospitals have an interfaith chapel, or a quiet place for prayer and reflection. The chaplains are available to people of all faiths and no faith, and are here to support people of all religions and cultures. They can also contact your community faith centre to visit if you require (Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, or Buddhist Faith etc).

To arrange a visit from a chaplain please ask your nurse, social worker, ward clerk or doctor to contact us on our pager system.

Blessing Rituals and Ceremonies Rituals and ceremonies of Blessings, marking significant events in the life of the community are the common practice of many religions and cultures. These ceremonies are both spiritual and practical in their nature, mark transition, change and restorations, and they acknowledge death, departures and new beginning. In recognition of a person's rights and respecting their beliefs, the Hospital Chaplains endeavour to ensure appropriate blessing rituals are delivered to patients, their families and staff, with respect and dignity. This includes blessing rooms after death, of equipment and wards and workplaces.

A Church service is held in the Spiritual Centre (Middlemore Hospital) each Sunday at 9.30am. Ushers will help any wishing to attend even in a bed or wheelchair. If you are a patient, a chaplain or chaplaincy visitor may call on you; otherwise if you wish a visit, ask your nurse to contact us on our pager system.

Location: The Spiritual Centre is located in the main lobby of the Harley Gray Building (on the left just past the main information desk)