Pastoral Counselling
Confidential conversation during illness, grief, difficult decisions or emotional distress.
Whole-person care
Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care
Compassionate spiritual support for patients, families and staff—offered with dignity, respect and sensitivity to every person’s faith, culture and personal journey.
Our ministry
Care for the spirit, strength for the journey
Illness and hospitalisation can bring fear, uncertainty and difficult questions. The Wasso Hospital Chaplaincy team walks alongside patients and families through prayer, listening, encouragement and compassionate presence.
Support is offered respectfully to people of all faiths and to those with no religious affiliation.
ListeningTime to speak and be heard
CompassionCare without judgement
ConfidentialityRespectful private support
InclusionRespect for every belief
How we support you
Spiritual and emotional care across the hospital
Support can be arranged at the bedside, in a private space or together with family members.
Prayer & Spiritual Support
Prayer, scripture, reflection and spiritual encouragement according to the patient’s wishes.
Family Support
Compassionate presence for relatives facing uncertainty, bereavement or prolonged admission.
Bedside Visits
Pastoral visits for admitted patients, including those in critical or long-term care.
Sacramental Ministry
Where requested, support may include Holy Communion, anointing and other faith practices.
Staff Wellbeing
Listening, encouragement and spiritual care for staff working through demanding situations.
Care beyond treatmentBody, mind and spirit
Respecting every person
Support shaped around your beliefs and preferences
Chaplaincy care is patient-led. You decide whether you would like prayer, quiet presence, conversation, a family meeting or contact with a faith representative.
- Support for all faith traditions
- Respect for patients with no religious affiliation
- Coordination with clinical care teams
- Sensitive support during grief and bereavement
Chaplaincy availabilityDaily pastoral support
Hospital locationWasso, Loliondo, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania
Hospital contact+255 685 487 936
Compassionate support
You do not have to face difficult moments alone
Speak to your nurse or contact Wasso Hospital to request chaplaincy and pastoral support.