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chaplain

[chap-lin] / ˈtʃæp lɪn /


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For example, articles on how Christianity addresses contemporary problems by Catholic Bishop Fulton Sheen and Columbia University Chaplain James A. Pike appeared in Vogue alongside ads for makeup and fashion photo shoots.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Earlier that morning, Father Frank Cancro, 74, the National Circus Chaplain, laid out water, wine, communion wafers and a cross on a folding table adorned with a black tablecloth.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

During the chaos following Speaker Kevin McCarthy being deposed, I saw Chaplain Margaret G. Kibben on the House floor, smiled at her, and said, “Pray harder!”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Rev. Dr. Margaret Grun Kibben who is the Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives recited the prayer for the vigil.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2023

“Only what, Chaplain ?” “Sir,” said the chaplain, “some of the men are very upset since you raised the number of missions to sixty. They’ve asked me to speak to you about it.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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