A Lay Eucharistic Visitor is an individual licensed by the diocese to distribute previously blessed elements of Holy Communion to persons unable to attend regular worship, such as shut-ins or people recovering from illness in hospitals.  The bread and wine they carry act as a symbol of the unity of Christ's Body, which transcends boundaries of time and space, providing a sense of connection to persons who might otherwise feel isolated.  Lay Eucharistic Visitors prove a remarkable extension of a priest's sacerdotal ministry, much in the same way that a parish priest is essentially an extension of the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop.

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