"Our Holy John" Understanding the Chaplain's Role in a Federal Regiment by Michael Peterson, Columbia Rifles

[paulcalloway]

"Our Holy John" Understanding the Chaplain's Role in a Federal Regiment: A Guide for Military Reenactors by Michael Peterson, PH.D, M.Div, Columbia Rifles.

The attached article is provided here with permission by the Columbia Rifles.

[toptimlrd]

Paul,

Thanks so much for this one. I am working on developing a chaplain impression for the Federal side and this is exactly what I've been looking for. (yes I am also working on becoming an ordained minister in real life as well :) )

[Kevin O'Beirne]

FYI, this article was published in "Camp Chase Gazette" in, heck, 2003 or 2004--right after Nicky Hughes left that periodical.

The neat thing about this article is that it's intended "for everyone"--not specifically for those who want to learn more about the chaplain himself, but more about how the soldiers in a regiment viewed the chaplain and what functions he performed.