Daniel Sharkey home from hospital following a seizure (Updated 1/15/22)

Daniel Sharkey is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 610 and in the past has participated actively as an Usher/Greeter at Mass and at Knights of Columbus events. Daniel Sharkey suffers from diabetes and related complications that have limited his activities and mobility in recent years. He suffers from ministrokes as well. In 2020 he had to have part of his foot amputated, requiring him to use a wheelchair. Many parishioners have been praying for him, and some donated in 2020 to his wheelchair ramp. 

***UPDATE On Jan. 7, 2022, Daniel suffered a seizure and fell and fractured his neck. He was taken to Erlanger Hospital. He is home now but is struggling. Please pray for him. ***

Update 10/29/21: The Knights of Columbus are helping to update Daniel's wheelchair ramp so that he can get in and out of the house. Meanwhile, Daniel is now in Phase 2 kidney failure. 

Update 9/16/21: Daniel's vision is getting worse, and he currently has some sores on his hands. He is seeing some specialists for several health problems. Also, his wheelchair ramp is in need of repair in order to be functional. 

Read More about Daniel here.

Daniel Sharkey began attending Mass in person on July 11, 2021 for the first time in over two years! He is happy to see many friends at the Basilica again.  

The swelling in his legs has gone down enough and his wounds have healed enough for him to be able to attend Mass. His wounds haven't been healing well due to diabetes. The swelling and wounds were preventing him from attending Mass before the pandemic even started. He has been on the Knights of Columbus 610 prayer list for over two years, and the Knights have been praying for him through the intercession of Father Patrick Ryan. 

Daniel's doctors have told him that he needs to be living his life the best he can because his many diagnoses are incurable.
 

Supporting Daniel

Daniel is grateful for the prayers of the Basilica community. He would welcome phone calls and visits. 

Contact Daniel Sharkey at:  423-877-3239
 

Intercessory Prayer

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