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Religion News Service: The rise of movement chaplaincy
From Alejandra Molina at Religion News Service Chaplains — who perform ministerial duties apart from a house of worship — have long been familiar faces at airports, hospitals, colleges, military bases, and prisons. They…
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Reflections from the Frontline of COVID-19: Esther Maria Roman
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for chaplains has come to the forefront of public conversation, as evidenced by the stories and news coverage of their care and support of hospital staff,… -
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BBC News: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines
From Barbara Plett Usher at BBC News: (Hali Diecidue does not identify with a specific gender and uses the pronouns “they/them”) They volunteered to join a Covid-19 unit set up to look…
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NPR: Officers Can Turn To Police Chaplains In Time Of Need
Heard on All Things Considered on NPR: Throughout this week, many people have turned to social media, vigils and demonstrations to share their grief. But what about police officers? We thought their…
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The Economist: Hospital chaplains and the treatment of COVID-19 patients
From The Economist: One of the toughest things about Covid-19 for Pamela Lazor, as for workers in hospitals across the world, has been watching patients die without a loved one close by.…
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Lab receives $500,000 from Henry Luce Foundation to support chaplains on frontline of COVID-19 pandemic
Brandeis University July 1, 2020 Chaplaincy Innovation Lab awarded grant to support frontline spiritual care providers The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab at Brandeis has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Henry…
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Toronto School of Theology: TST Responds to COVID-19
By George T. Smith, CSB from Toronto School of Theology: TST COVID-19 Prayer For all who have contracted coronavirus, We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable, We…
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Huffington Post: Hospital Chaplains Grapple With COVID-19’s ‘Tsunami’ Of Grief
By Carol Kuruvilla from the Huffington Post: Hospital chaplains are specialists in grief, trained to provide comfort to dying patients and families experiencing the deepest pain and loss. But the scenes inside…
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WBUR: What It’s Like To Help Families Say Goodbye
From Bridget Power via WBUR “Hello! Hola! Cómo estás?” I ask, peering into the eyes of my patient’s concerned adult children. “Muy bien, Bridget.” “Gracias.” “How is Mamacita today?” I have never…
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Roundtable: Meditations on Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
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