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chaplaincy

American  
[chap-lin-see] / ˈtʃæp lɪn si /

noun

plural

chaplaincies
  1. the position or tenure of a chaplain.


Example Sentences

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She joined Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2007 and became head of chaplaincy in 2020.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024

Chenxing Han published the memoir “One Long Listening” about her experience in Buddhist chaplaincy and also about losing her best friend to leukemia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

But many chaplains and interfaith organizations oppose the chaplaincy campaign, calling the motivation offensive and describing the dangers of introducing a position of authority to children without clear standards or boundaries.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

Seminary, chaplaincy and social work students are taught to weave joy and sorrow together, recalling deceased loved ones and making space for grief and tears, in lieu of hampering critical emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2023

The words st. peter’s catholic chaplaincy, university OF Nigeria seemed to twinkle as Amaka and I walked into the incense-scented church.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie