Caring for the Sick & Homebound

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me."

Matthew 25:35-36

When illness or age makes it difficult to attend Mass, you’re still part of our parish family. St. Joseph helps those who are sick or homebound stay connected to the Church through Holy Communion and visits from a priest.

If you or someone you love would like to receive Communion or speak with a priest, please let us know. We can help make arrangements wherever care is needed.

Get Help for Yourself or a Loved One

Holy Communion

If illness or difficulty leaving home keeps you from Mass, the parish can arrange for someone to bring you Holy Communion. Fill out the form to ask about arrangements, or call the parish office.

A Priest’s Visit & Anointing

A priest can visit those facing serious illness or the effects of aging. You can also ask about Anointing of the Sick before surgery.

If you need a priest urgently, please call the parish office at 419-447-5848. For other requests, you can use the form or call.

Learn about Anointing of the Sick →

Please Let Us Know About a Hospital Stay

The parish isn’t automatically notified when someone is hospitalized or transferred to another facility. Please let us know where you or your loved one is staying so we can help arrange a visit.

Parish Office

419-447-5848
office@tiffinstjoseph.org

Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–12:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. If a loved one needs Holy Communion or a priest’s visit, you can contact the parish office to help make arrangements. Have their location and a contact number ready when you call.

  • No. This sacrament offers spiritual strength to those who are seriously ill or affected by age or infirmity. You don’t need to wait until the final moments of life. A priest can help you decide when to receive it.

  • Yes. Contact the parish before surgery to discuss anointing with a priest and arrange a visit.

  • Yes. Please let the office know which facility the person is in, along with any room or visitor information that will help with the visit.

  • Call the parish office at 419-447-5848 and explain that the request is urgent. Please call rather than wait for an email reply.