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Welcome to St. Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, Co. Westmeath
The Nursing Centre and Chapel We are a Catholic, Not-For-Profit, facility caring for the Older Person and the Terminally Ill since 1976. However, the members of our community have been caring for people in the locality since 1935. ********************************************************
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully completed the Registration Process with H.I.Q.A. We are now fully registered. If you are considering long or short-term care for either yourself or a loved one, why not contact the Nursing Centre at (00353) 044-9374196 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We are always available to discuss admissions and would very much like to arrange for you to visit and help you in any way we can. *************************************** Every three years we update our registration with the Health, Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). HIQA is our regulatory body within Ireland. The process involves a full inspection and analysis of the services we provide to our residents by the HIQA team. An action plan is then produced to enable us to update and improve the way we deliver our care. Much work has gone into this process by everybody at the Nursing Centre. Both the Legislation (in the form the the Health Act 2007) and the HIQA National Standards help us to continually look at and up-date the way in which we provide care to our residents and their loved ones. In doing so we try to create a home that is an even better and safer place to live, following in the spirit of the Gospel and the inspiration of St Camillus.
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Recently, we were delighted to welcome the Provincial of the Indian Vice-Province, Fr. Reji (seated to the right of Fr. Pat as we look at the picture) to the Nursing Centre. Fr. Reji is visiting his confreres who minister alongside our own Camillians in Dublin and lately here in Killucan. After celebrating Mass in the Chapel, Fr. Reji toured the Centre and met many of the residents and members of staff. Fr. Jayan, standing on the far left, has been with us for the past three weeks. He has been celebrating Mass for the residents and also leading the Newspaper Reading Group, while Fr. Frank is away.
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Just before the Heart of St. Camillus came to Killucan, the residents decided to plant a tree as a memorial of the event. Pictures of the planting of their tree are further down this page. They have now organised a marble plaque to be placed at the foot of the tree. On a beautiful autumn morning, after Mass, Fr. Frank blessed this plaque. Here are some pictures of the event.
The Plaque at the foot of the tree
Fr. Frank blessing the plaque
Some of our residents
More of our residents at the blessing, well wrapped up against the autumn chill
The Sacred Relic of the Heart of St. Camillus arrived in Killucan on 9th July. Here are some photographs of our celebrations. The Heart arrived in Westmeath from Dublin airport with a Garda escort. About 100 local people came, in the pouring rain, to welcome the heart of our founder. Over the next five days over 25,000 people came to our chapel to venerate the saint. Pictures courtesy of Mr. James Wimms and Mr. Nick Murray
The Relic, in its Neo-Classical reliquary, was moved into the larger Nursing Centre chapel on the morning of 10th July. On 14th July, the Feast Day of St. Camillus, we were honoured to welcome Bishop Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath, to celebrate the Feast Day Mass, along with many of our neighbouring priests together with a congregation of over 400 people.
Most Rev. Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath
The Reliquary containing the Heart of St. Camillus is one of a pair. They are made of gilded silver, in the Neo-Classical style and were manufactured in the late 18th Century. The matching reliquary contains a piece of bone from one of the saint's legs. Today they are kept either side of the altar in the room at the Mother House of the Order in Rome where he died on July 14th, 1614. They have recently undergone extensive restoration and now look as they did when they were made, over 200 years ago. Here is a picture of the second reliquary containing a bone of St. Camillus
THE PREPARATIONS BEGAN MANY WEEKS BEFORE THE RELIC ARRIVED. MANY PEOPLE PREPARED TO WELCOME THE RELIC OF THE HEART OF SAINT CAMILLUS TO KILLUCAN
Bro. John, Fr. Noel, Bro. Augustine, Bro. Richard, and Fr. Frank in the grounds of the Nursing Centre chapel. The Grounds have been totally renovated over the past few weeks by a team of local people who have been extraordinary in giving their time and industry.
In front of the Nursing Centre minibus, which has been adapted to transport the precious Relic of the Heart of St. Camillus. Here are some images of a few of the many local people who have been so generous with their time and industry
Our residents decided to help prepare of the visit of the Relic too. They decided to plant a tree, which they have chosen, to commemorate the visit of the Relic. Here are some images of the planting ceremony. It will provide a lasting momento of the occasion for many years to come.
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The Chapel - at the heart of the Nursing Centre
The residents, together with Brigid and Fr. Frank, who helped to restore the Square
Valarie, our Horticulturist, pruning an overgrown Bay tree in the Square
Some of our residents with Senorita Maria, our Spanish visitor, together with Bro. John, Lillie and Paddy
Enjoying the lovely sunshine
Jim Ward, one of our Garden volunteers with Therese and Martha
Nancy Bennett, Nancy Barry and Jim
Some of the group together with Maureen Miss Elizabeth Cooney with her family
Fr Frank, Betty and the gardening group
Jodie with her team replanting one of the flower beds infront of the Chapel
The front Drive
New planting around the Chapel
The Canal running through our grounds is a 19th century tributary of the Rive Deel
The Community House
The Inner Courtyard
Organising outdoor tables and chairs
Mr Tom Goggarty, enjoy the sunshine
The Front Rose Garden and Patio
Little Pippin with May and Aine who visit our residents every week.
The Courtyard Fountain
Mr Ned McCann who keeps an eye on our goldfish
Paddy Connaughton, always on hand to fix our mistakes!
Breakfast. Lto R: Nancy, Nancy, Truda, Martha
Lillie and Alice
Joan and Catherine - House Keeping
Anne, Mary & Brenda - House Keeping.
Yvonne - Our Assistant Director of Nursing
Annie, keeping body and soul togtether!
Amanda, organising resident menus
Kathleen; the morning medication round
Patty, Janice and Mags
Members of staff presenting a donation from their Social Club Fund for Haiti
We work closely with the North Westmeath Hospice to provide In-Patient Services to people of all ages.
Three members of the North Westmeath Hospice Team: Aoife, Ger & Sue. Click here to access the Hospice Website
Detail of one of the stained glass windows by Geo. Walshe If you would like more information about the care we provide at the Nursing Centre, please contact: St. Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, Co.Westmeath. Tel: (044) 9374196 |
