1. clergy members who provide religious services to institutions such as hospitals, military units, schools, or prisons

Examples

• The hospital employs chaplains from several different faiths.
• Military chaplains provide spiritual support to soldiers during deployment.
• The university has chaplains available for students of all religious backgrounds.
• Prison chaplains offer counseling and religious services to inmates.
• The chaplains conducted interfaith services for the diverse community.
• School chaplains help students cope with personal and spiritual challenges.