The Rev. Patrick Conroy, U.S. House chaplain, talks about conflict and his unusual congregation

Nancy Haught | May 8, 2012

PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) For nearly a year, the Rev. Patrick Conroy has been chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, which The New York Times called "one of the most reviled congregations in the country." By Nancy Haught.
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Study offers view of religious life behind prison walls

Adelle M. Banks | Mar 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) Behind high walls and barbed wire, the inmates of Muslim and pagan faiths are most likely to have extreme religious views and be the least assisted by religious volunteers, according to a snapshot of how chaplains view religious life behind bars released Thursday (March 22). By Adelle M. Banks.
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Chaplains hear call to serve God while serving country

Debra Rubin | Feb 6, 2012

(RNS) More than 3,000 chaplains serve across the armed forces. And more than a few of them find their religious calling not in seminary but while on active military duty. By Debra Rubin.
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RNS RUDIN COLUMN

Kevin Eckstrom | Jan 26, 2012

A U.S. Postage stamp commemorates the four chaplains who died aboard the sinking U.S.S. Dorchester in 1943.
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