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military chaplaincy

Service of local World War II chaplain highlighted in online exhibit

Father John Beyenka was one of about 100 priests from the Archdiocese of Chicago who served as military chaplains during World War II. He enlisted in 1943 and was appointed a first lieutenant and a chaplain. He went to basic training in Louisiana and Texas, and then was assigned to the newly formed 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division of the Fifth Army.

Local Catholics help Ukrainian soldier find healing

Alexei Kondratenko was more or less alone in the world when he was drafted into military service ...

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