Father Corby and the General Absolution | emporiagazette.comhttp://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2011/may/06/father-corby-and-general-absolution/Many inspiring stories came out of the American Civil War and on of the more famous is the account of an Irish priest who served as the Chaplain of the 69th Infantry regiment in the Union Army. He was father William Corby. He later became president of Notre Dame University, but was best known for his actions on the eve of Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863.
Military chaplain awarded with key to city
By Admin 6 May 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.
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Military chaplain awarded with key to city – KLTV 7 News Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville |http://www.kltv.com/story/14590476/military-chaplain-awarded-with-key-to-cityLONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) – Major Tony Ciomperlik, a U.S. Army Chaplain, who has been on the front lines in Iraq and served in military hospitals, has returned home for good.
Ask the Chaplain coming Saturday, 21 May
By Admin 6 May 2011. Filed in Resources.
0Chaplain Daniel Sparks will host an “Ask the Chaplain” session live at ArmyChaplaincy.com on Saturday, 21 May 2011. The event will begin at 1000 MDT/1200EDT and last for two hours.
Readers of any age or background may simply visit ArmyChaplaincy.com during the time of the event in order to ask questions of Chaplain Sparks.
Chaplain Sparks has been an active duty Army chaplain for five years. Previously, he served in the Army Reserve as a chaplain candidate for six years. He has been deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, and returned from his most recent deployment in April 2011.
Come to ArmyChaplaincy.com on 21 May with your questions for real-time answers! Enter your email address in the box below to receive a reminder about the event.
What would an atheist chaplain do?
By Admin 6 May 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.
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What would an atheist chaplain do? :: The Republichttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/RELIG-AKST-COLUMN_5027399/RELIG-AKST-COLUMN_5027399/From the Pentagon comes word that yet another cherished adage has been shot down.
There are no atheists in foxholes, the old saying goes. Yet it now emerges that there are atheists in the U.S. Army. And some of them are demanding they be given chaplains. As a devout atheist, I confess to mixed feelings about all this.
Finding co-irreligionists anywhere is gratifying for atheists and makes us feel like Robinson Crusoe spotting footprints in the sand. It’s especially gratifying to find atheists in the military, since even the slightest whiff of mortality is supposed to turn the staunchest unbeliever into a person of faith. That’s the point of a story about the great heathen Voltaire, who on his deathbed is said to have rejected pleas that he renounce Satan.
Chaplains ponder ethics of celebrating bin Laden’s death
By Admin 6 May 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.
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Chaplains ponder ethics of celebrating bin Laden’s death – News – Stripeshttp://www.stripes.com/news/chaplains-ponder-ethics-of-celebrating-bin-laden-s-death-1.142697KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Chaplain (Maj.) Mitchel Tulloss was pondering whether it was acceptable, from a theological standpoint, for the soldiers he counsels in Afghanistan to rejoice over the killing of Osama bin Laden when he abruptly excused himself from a telephone interview. He had to check on noises he thought were incoming fire.Tulloss is deployed to Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province, a place where violent reality has a way of clarifying philosophical shades of gray.
“I would tell the soldiers that it’s all right to feel OK about [the death of bin Laden],” Tulloss said when he came back on the line.
“I know the feeling around here is one of celebration.”
Family, Friends Welcome Hoosier Soldier From Afghanistan
By Admin 6 May 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.
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Family, Friends Welcome Hoosier Soldier From Afghanistan – Indiana News Story – WRTV Indianapolishttp://www.theindychannel.com/news/27767679/detail.htmlINDIANAPOLIS — A Hoosier soldier returned home Tuesday night from Afghanistan, shortly after getting word of Osama bin Laden’s death.
Army Capt. Jim Russell received a surprise welcome home at Indianapolis International Airport. Dozens of family and friends were there to celebrate, 6News’ Ericka Flye reported.
Russell’s wife, Terri Russell, said she prayed every day that her husband would return home from Afghanistan safely. Her prayers were answered when she was able to embrace him.
Army Move on Atheist Chaplains Could Lead To ‘Church of Evolution’
By Admin 6 May 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.
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Army Move on Atheist Chaplains Could Lead To Church of Evolution – April 28, 2011 – The New York Sunhttp://www.nysun.com/opinion/army-move-on-atheist-chaplains-could-lead/87326/The report in the New York Times that atheists are looking for official recognition as chaplains in the American military in order to cater to the needs of non-believing servicemen is interesting.
On the one hand, it’s kind of absurd. Atheist chaplains? It’s a contradiction in terms. What are they going to teach? Non-belief? What services will they offer? Non-prayers and sermons on evolution? And what comfort will they offer dying soldiers, G-d forbid (oops! Even that doesn’t work). Will they say, “Game over. You’re going to a place of complete oblivion. Thank you for your service.”?
DeQuincy pastor signs on as National Guard chaplain
By Admin 3 May 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.
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DeQuincy pastor signs on as National Guard chaplain (5/2) : Headline Newshttp://www.americanpress.com/lc/blogs/wpnewssum/?p=19083DEQUINCY — A local pastor expanded his ministry last week by signing a six-year commitment to the Louisiana National Guard to become a chaplain for the 108th Cavalry Regiment’s 2nd Squadron, based in Shreveport.
Rob Walls, pastor of First Baptist Church in DeQuincy, said that becoming a National Guard chaplain has been a long process, but will be well worth the effort.
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