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Lucy Vinten
Nov 6, 20176 min read
Revisiting ‘Chaplains’ Weekly’ for Remembrance Day
This week we remember those who have served their country in war. Jesuits have served as Military Chaplains in successive conflicts, and...
Rebecca Somerset
Feb 29, 20162 min read
Two 1916 Chaplains
Last week marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Verdun, which was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916....
Mary Allen
Sep 13, 20153 min read
The Battle of Britain 75 Years On
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Between 10 July and 31 October 1940, the German Air Force waged an air...
Volunteer
May 10, 20153 min read
Transcribing 'The Chaplains’ Weekly'
On May 9th 1915 Fr William Feran composed the first edition of The Chaplains’ Weekly; a newsletter whose purpose he explained in the...
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