Can a woman be a Catholic Chaplain?

[Kerry_in_WA]

I am a registered nurse in labor and delivery and am working with our physicians to develop a better bereavement program at my hospital. One of my goals is to work with families who receive a diagnosis during pregnancy that their baby will not survive. I want to provide the option of continuing the pregnancy and work with the family to make it meaningful. I’ve considered social work or a masters in nursing, but the idea of a theology degree and being a chaplain in addition to my nursing background is what excites me the most. Is that an unorthodox thing to do?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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