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A Priest Forever: What Sets Apart the Catholic Chaplains Killed in Action in Vietnam

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Although the term "Last Rites" is not currently used in Catholic sacramental terminology for end-of-life sacraments, it would be permissible in this article when dealing with pre-Vatican II realities.Last Rites, as known pre-Vatican II, refers to set of sacraments and prayers administered only by a priest or a bishop to those nearing death.This sacrament includes Holy Anointing, Confession, Extreme Unction, and Viaticum (Holy Communion).a 1 2 3 4 McPeak, Sam."A Priest Forever: What Sets Apart the Catholic Chaplains Killed in Action in Vietnam.

Source: Military Chaplaincy Review

DOI: 10.65589/001c.154838

Author: Sam McPeak

Institution: United States Army

Language: English

Topic: Catholicism and Religious Studies

Subfield: History

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: George Mason University

OpenAlex ID: W7119578716