the Office for the Dead

retreat groups

IX (Cum Jubilo)

and special occasions alike

The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound 2026 Brand - Liturgy Training Publications the Office for the DeadMinisters of care are sent to bring the comfort of personal presence and prayer to those who are sick, homebound, isolated, or suffering. This book contains the official rites lay ministers will need to bring holy Communion to, and to pray and share the Gospel with, those who cannot regularly worship with their parish community on Sunday. The 2026 edition includes the new translation of the rites from Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic