Chaplaincy

We invite you to discover, belong, and journey with us in faith. Welcome home to the Ancient Catholic Church—where tradition meets mission, and community flourishes.

Ministering Alongside the Angels

Our chaplaincy ministry is a heartfelt extension of our commitment to caring for every member of our community. Our chaplains provide compassionate, practical, and spiritual support to people in a variety of settings—ensuring that everyone, regardless of circumstance, experiences the warmth and guidance of Christ’s love.

What Is Chaplaincy?

Chaplaincy is a ministry of service and compassion where ordained ministers, lay chaplains, and volunteers offer spiritual care, counselling, and prayerful support. Whether it's in a hospital, school, prison, or corporate office, our chaplains are trained to be a comforting presence, listening ear, and source of hope during life’s most challenging moments.

How We Serve Our Community

Our chaplaincy ministry touches many areas of community life, ensuring that the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals are met with genuine care and professional guidance. Here are some of the keyways we reach out:

Hospital Chaplaincy

Our hospital chaplains walk alongside patients, families, and medical staff, providing pastoral care and the sacraments. They offer comfort in times of illness, guide people through difficult decisions, and help create an environment where healing and hope flourish.

Prison Chaplaincy

In correctional facilities, our chaplains bring a message of redemption and forgiveness. They offer counseling, faith-based programs, and spiritual support to inmates and staff, fostering an atmosphere of transformation and second chances.

Serving students, educators, and administrative staff, our school chaplains promote moral education, offer counselling services, and provide a safe space for reflection and prayer. They work with young people to nurture their spiritual growth alongside academic and personal development.

School Chaplaincy

Military and Corporate Chaplaincy

Elder and Community Chaplaincy

Crisis and Bereavement Support:

Our chaplains support members of the armed forces and professionals in corporate environments by offering guidance, crisis intervention, and a compassionate ear. They help individuals balance the pressures of duty and work with their personal spiritual lives, providing a grounding influence during stressful times.

Recognizing the unique needs of our senior community, our chaplains offer home visits, support groups, and spiritual companionship. They work to ensure that our elders feel valued and connected, sharing in prayer, worship, and life’s daily joys and challenges.

In times of sudden loss, natural disasters, or community-wide emergencies, our chaplains mobilize to provide crisis intervention and bereavement counseling. They offer sacred spaces for mourning and healing—helping individuals and communities find resilience and renewal in the face of adversity.

Reach Out for Chaplaincy Support

All our deacons, priests and bishops are committed Chaplains and work across the field of chaplaincy care. If you would like to meet with one of our team, please get in touch - we are here to help.

With You in Joy and in Strife

Fostering faith, inclusion, and compassionate service within a vibrant community and beyond.

Anxiety

Many people face anxiety, and the Church stands ready to walk beside you in your journey toward peace. God’s love for you is steadfast, and His presence is near.

Bereavement

Grief touches every life, and in times of sorrow, we believe it is essential to anchor our hearts in the deep, abiding mercy of God. We offer gentle care & supportive counselling.

Our priests visit care homes with open hearts and gentle hands, offering solace, spiritual nourishment, and the warmth of Christ’s embrace.

Elderly Care

Chaplaincy

Discipleship

Evangelism

Our chaplaincy ministry is a heartfelt extension of our commitment to caring for every member of our community. Our chaplains provide compassionate support.

Discipleship is more than an aspect of being a Catholic; it is an essential element of our spiritual life. Jesus commanded His followers to "go and make disciples of all nations."

Evangelism is the radiant light of Christ breaking through the deepest shadows of fear, doubt, and despair. It is the mission and joy of the Church to proclaim this light.

Hospitals

Our ministry in hospitals is designed to be both practical and profoundly nurturing. Each visit is an opportunity to share in the individual’s journey.

Liturgy

Liturgy is more than a ritual—it is the living, breathing heart of our faith. Through sacred worship, we enter into a communal journey that bridges the past and the present.

Known as the Divine Office, is a sacred cycle of prayer that has sanctified the daily lives of the faithful for centuries. Its origins reach deep into the history of the Church.

Liturgy of the Hours

Mental Health

Pilgrimage

Rosary

Recognising the profound dignity of every individual, the Church offers a holistic approach that integrates spiritual care with professional mental health services.

Pilgrimage is more than a physical journey; it is a bridge that connects us to the very roots of our faith. Consider these revered locations.

The rosary has captivated hearts and nourished souls for centuries. It is a spiritual tool that invites the faithful into a deeper relationship with God.

Sacramental Healing

The Blessed Sacrament is a living encounter with the mercy, grace, and transformative power of Christ. We invites each believer to open their heart to this divine mystery.

Communion of the Saints

The practice of veneration of the saints affirms the community of believers, but also serves as a profound reminder of the eternal connection between heaven and earth.

Spiritual direction is a sacred dialogue that encourages growth, healing, and understanding, ultimately aiming to deepen one’s relationship with the divine.

Spiritual Direction

Prayer Requests

Requiem Mass

Mass Intentions

We warmly invite you to submit your prayer requests. Remember, you are never alone in your struggles, and together, we can experience the healing power of prayer.

This liturgical celebration is a time for the faithful to gather in prayer, remembering and honouring the soul of the departed while seeking God's mercy and peace.

Every soul has specific needs—be it healing, guidance, hope, or gratitude—we offer the opportunity for a priest to incorporate your special intention into the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Depression

Rooted in Scripture and guided by Christ’s love, the Church can play a powerful role in mental health programmes that combine professional care with spiritual nourishment.