Saint Mark’s Cathedral's team of Eucharistic Visitors is a vital part of our sacramental life. This team of licensed lay ministers is available to take Holy Communion to those who are shut-in, hospitalized, or unable to attend because of health. A Eucharistic Visitor (EV) is not a substitute for clergy, but rather provides a way for the parishioner to have a direct connection to the faith community, participating in the nurturing, strengthening, healing, and renewing of communion that their fellow parishioners experienced shortly before during worship services.
We commission EVs during the service as a sign of our being “one body” in Christ, no matter where we are. Anyone who feels called to this ministry is invited to a process of discernment and training. EVs are licensed by the diocese after being trained. We ask that prospective visitors go out with a licensed visitor at least twice before being licensed, and then training and the license application process can occur.