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chaplaincy

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

noun

chaplaincies plural
  1. the position or tenure of a chaplain.


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The change affects how the military tracks and organizes religious affiliation data used for chaplaincy services, accommodations, and internal reporting.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

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

He said the world governing body - the Camanachd Association - had embraced chaplaincy.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

I knew Father Amadi had office hours that morning at the chaplaincy, yet I still hoped it was him.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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