Catholic Social Services supports a team of chaplains across Greater Wellington hospitals and prisons who provide pastoral support, prayer, liturgies, and advocacy.
| Hospital Chaplains | Prison Chaplain |
| Hospital chaplains are part of the ecumenical chaplaincy team and offer compassionate support to patients, whānau, and staff. They are available to listen, provide comfort, and offer the Sacraments when needed. If you list “Roman Catholic” on admission, the chaplain will receive your details. If you have not been visited and would like support, please ask a staff member to contact the Catholic chaplain. | The prison chaplain offers compassionate support to people in prison, providing spiritual care, a listening ear, and practical help. They support religious practice and services, advocate for individual needs, and help maintain connections with whānau and the wider community. Key support can include one-to-one pastoral care, facilitating services and sacraments, and offering guidance around wellbeing and reintegration when requested. |
| Hospital contacts | Prison contact |
| Wellington Hospital Phone: (04) 385 5999 (ask for the Chaplains Office) Email: – Kate Sanders: Kate.sanders@ccdhb.org.nz – Stephanie Martin: Stephanie.martin@ccdhb.org.nz Evenings and weekends: text or call 027 374 3945 Kenepuru Hospital Marie Paurini: Phone: 027 641 2361 Email: marie.paurini@tewhatuora.govt.nz Hutt Hospital Kathryn van Woerkom: Phone (04) 566 6999 (ask for the Chaplains Office) | Falefou Sio Rimutaka Prison: (04) 529 0860 extn: 74860 Arohata Prison: (04) 231 3000 extn: 7406 Email: fou.sio@prisonchaplaincy.org.nz |