Dumfries Royal Infirmary

The Hospital Number is: (01387) 246246

The Hospital Chaplain is:

Fr David Borland, St Andrew’s, Dumfries

Tel: (01387) 254281

Email: priest.stas@tiscali.co.uk

In an emergency please ask a member of staff to contact the Catholic Chaplain immediately.

For a routine visit whilst in Hospital ask a member of staff to place your name on the Catholic Chaplains list or give Fr David a call or email him before you are admitted.

The Hospital only informs Fr David of RC patients if they receive a specific request for them to do so.

Of course a family member can do this for you.

Bible Quotations

You say: "It's impossible"

God says: All things are possible

(Luke 18:27)

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear ... "

1 John 4:18

I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow.

Jeremiah 31:13

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:4

... the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Deuteronomy 31:6

The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.

Proverbs 24:16

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair ...

2 Corinthians 4:8

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace ...

1 Corinthians 14:33

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Hebrews 13:16

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."

Proverbs 18:10