The U.S. military has a long tradition of chaplains, including those of the Roman Catholic faith, addressing the spiritual needs of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel.
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As Jesuit Chaplain Retires, House of Representatives Picks First Female Chaplain
With the year-end announcement that Jesuit Father Pat Conroy would be retiring as chaplain of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that for the first time, a woman will take over the post.
For Jewish Chaplain, 54 Years And Counting on Police Force
With a handshake and a smile, Rabbi Alvin Kass focuses on what he does best: serving the NYPD and God.
‘Foot Soldiers’ of Christ in the Brooklyn Diocese
“For a chaplain or priest to be there, it gives them some sense of peace and calm … and moments like this put us [chaplains] in a situation to exercise pastoral judgement. It’s about giving compassion, empathy and care. Bringing comfort to the family — that’s at the core of pastoral care, of what we do.”
New Memorial to 9/11 First Responders a ‘Monument of Sensitivity,’ Priest Says
A new addition to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum that pays tribute to the first responders, survivors, and their families who have continued to suffer from the attacks is being praised by faith leaders as a sign of “continued hope” emerging from an event known for its devastation.
On the Ground, JFK Chaplain a Peaceful Presence in Terminal 4
As the Catholic chaplain at John F. Kennedy International Airport ambled through Terminal 4 on a hot summer afternoon, security personnel, airport employees and flight crews shouted a cheery hello or stopped for a quiet word.