Anointing of the Sick in its Pastoral, Theological, and Historical Dimensions
Friday May 29, 2026
8:00am-4:00pm
St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village
The sacrament of the anointing of the sick has enjoyed increased use after Vatican II clarified that it is not only for those at the point of death, and following the simplification of the rite by Pope St Paul VI. Recent scholars have continued to explore theological and pastoral considerations surrounding this oft-neglected sacrament. These include distinguishing the effects of anointing from those of other sacraments, determining who is an appropriate recipient of anointing, and appreciating the sacrament as a remedy for societal ills in end-of-life care. This colloquium will engage with the thought of Thomas Aquinas to build on previous work on anointing of the sick, with attention also given to the Dominican rite of anointing, the apostolic pardon, and the new edition of The Order of Anointing of the Sick and of their Pastoral Care.
Union with the Passion of Christ
Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, STD
Whom to Anoint? Clinical and Pastoral Perspectives
Fr. Hyacinth Grubb, OP
The Apostolic Pardon: the Mercy of a Just God
Dr. Marie Hilliard, PhD, JCL, RN
Dominican Rite of Anointing in the Time of St. Thomas
Fr. Columba Thomas, OP, MD
“Summon the Presbyters of the Church” – Priestly Ministry and the Pastoral Care of the Sick
Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth, PhD
Registration
Suggested Donation: $25
Registration form below. Same-day registration available starting at 9am in McGuire Hall.
(Lunch included with registration)
Location and Places to Say
McGuire Hall, St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village (371 6th Ave)
Suggested Lodging Information:
- The Leo House, 332 W 23rd St (https://theleohouse.com/)
- St Carlo Acutis Retreat Center (Group rate rooms, contact Fr. Columba at columba.thomas@opeast.org to reserve)