Parishioners of St. Raphael and St. Patrick are scheduled for visits 5 days a week and on weekends as requested. The visits are an opportunity for prayer, dialogue, and parish connection. Parishioners receiving medical care outside of Dubuque or are admitted through the emergency room are asked to notify the parish.
Parish pastoral staff members and volunteers make regular visits to all parishioners in assisted care.
Many parishioners are not able to attend Mass and parish activities due to age or illness. Maintaining connections is very important. Homebound visits often include the reception of Holy Communion.
Our parishes send out beautiful, hand made, cards for our new parents, golden anniversary couples and beyond, patients recently released from the hospital, senior birthday greetings and sympathy cards. These cards are sent by parish volunteers. For more information on card ministry please contact Sister Sharon Rezmer, BVM at 563-583-9749..
Volunteers are needed for all ministries in “pastoral care”. If you feel called to serve the sick and suffering, please contact our Sister Sharon Rezmer, BVM
For more information on Pastoral Care Ministries
Contact: Sister Sharon Rezmer, BVM at 563-583-9749