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Hospital chaplaincy services and events

We hospital chaplains are regularly present on the wards and are called in to support patients and relatives in certain situations.

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.

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.

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.

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

6.5.25

11.30 a.m.

Of magic and fear

for new parents

Casa Bethesda, Café Zwischenhalt

Gellertstr. 156, Basel

14.5.25

5.30 p.m.

You were only there for a short time

for parents of prematurely deceased children

Lindenberg 10, Basel

26.8.25

5.30 p.m.

Letting go and preserving

Ritual and storytelling café

Lindenberg 10, Basel

28.8.25

5.30 pm

About wishing and hoping

for couples wishing to have children

Casa Bethesda, Café Zwischenhalt

Gellertstr. 156, Basel

4.11.25

11.30 a.m.

Of magic and fear

for new parents

Casa Bethesda, Café Zwischenhalt

Gellertstr. 156, Basel

12.11.25

5.30 pm

You were only there for a short time

for parents of prematurely deceased children

Lindenberg 10, Basel

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