As part of the Jubilee Mass for the sick and healthcare workers in Dundalk, two new ambulances acquired by the Order of Malta’s ambulance corps and volunteers were blessed by Bishop Michael Router of Derry, chair of the Council for Healthcare for the Catholic Bishops, at St Patrick’s Church, Dundalk.
The regional Chaplain for the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps and currently Curate at two parishes in Dundalk, Fr Stephen Wilson, concelebrated the Mass.
Speaking to The Irish Catholic Fr Wilson explained that the event was in response to the Jubilee of the sick and health care workers that took place April 5-6. “[It was] an opportunity for us to recognise those that are carrying the cross of illness as well as the many wonderful people that we have, that dedicate themselves to the care of the sick.” The chaplain said that the event “made more real for us,” the job of the volunteers.
“He [Bishop Router] prayed the most beautiful prayer over them [volunteers]. He said, ‘bless the arms that have embraced the sick with compassion. Bless the hands that have comforted the dying’,” concluded Fr Wilson.
