Hospital chaplaincy services and events
For patients and relatives
We hospital chaplains are regularly present on the wards and are called in to support patients and relatives in certain situations.
General discussion offer
Regardless of your world view, religion or life situation, we are available for discussions.
You can express your questions and doubts. You can also seek comfort and hope.
We support you in finding your own resources.
On request, we can put you in touch with other faith and religious communities.
We are bound by confidentiality.
The service is free of charge.
Silence and small signs
In crises and in the face of death, however, words are often lacking.
Sometimes there is power in small signs, rituals and shared silence.
These gestures can be important means of expression on the inner journey you take as a patient or relative.
Crises and farewells also challenge us to find a new language. We are here for that too.
More specific religious and spiritual offerings
Prayer nourishes in its own way and praying together connects across denominations, religions and world views. It opens the way to greater unity. We would be happy to pray with you.
If you would like an anointing of the sick, we can arrange for a priest to administer the sacrament.
On request, we can come for a farewell blessing or bring communion to your room.
Regular hospital chaplaincy services
Meditation
Islands of peace in everyday life:
Tue 11.30-12.00
Thu 16.30-17.00
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday hospital life, meditation offers a moment of peace and serenity.
Course leader and contact:
Rev. Andreas Olbrich, Hospital Chaplaincy - Specialized Spiritual Care
andreas.olbrich@usb.ch
Special offers for the beginning of life (please open table here)
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6.5.25 11.30 a.m. |
Of magic and fear for new parents |
Casa Bethesda, Café Zwischenhalt Gellertstr. 156, Basel |
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14.5.25 5.30 p.m. |
You were only there for a short time for parents of prematurely deceased children |
Lindenberg 10, Basel |
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26.8.25 5.30 p.m. |
Letting go and preserving Ritual and storytelling café |
Lindenberg 10, Basel |
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28.8.25 5.30 pm |
About wishing and hoping for couples wishing to have children |
Casa Bethesda, Café Zwischenhalt Gellertstr. 156, Basel |
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4.11.25 11.30 a.m. |
Of magic and fear for new parents |
Casa Bethesda, Café Zwischenhalt Gellertstr. 156, Basel |
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12.11.25 5.30 pm |
You were only there for a short time for parents of prematurely deceased children |
Lindenberg 10, Basel |
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27.11.25 5.30 p.m. |
About wishing and hoping for couples wishing to have children |
Casa Bethesda, Café Zwischenhalt Gellertstr. 156, Basel |
Contact: Phone: +41 61 265 43 21
Monday-Friday: 8.00-17.00 hrs
Sunday: 9.00-13.00
E-mail: spitalseelsorge@usb.ch