Annual Four Chaplains’ service scheduled
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In commemoration of the dramatic sacrifice of four armed forces Chaplains during World War II, the American Legion will observe Religious Emphasis Week Feb. 7-10, and Four Chaplains’ Sunday on Feb. 7, Chaplain Bob Baker of Post 49 in Wilmington announced.
Legion officials and clergymen are planning a special program for the observance of the 76th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by four valiant chaplains.
This year’s Four Chaplains’ Sunday commemoration will be hosted by the St. Columbkille Catholic Church of Wilmington, 73 N. Mulberry St., at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7.
Though 2020 saw the deaths of hundreds of special tri-state residents, here is a selection of those with the most notable achievements. Todayâs story includes deaths in the first half of the year; Part 2 will run on Thursday, Dec. 31, and cover the latter half of the year.
Sister Helen Huewe, OSF (Oct. 1, 1935-Jan. 11, 2020): Former administrator of Xavier Hospital, president of Mercy Health Center, served on many local committees, with her latest assisting the Marshallese population and church renovation fund; 2009 TH First Citizen Award recipient.
Daniel H. Smith (June 6, 1933âFeb. 19, 2020): President of Emmaus Bible College, the fourth president in the collegeâs history; served as chancellor to Emmaus Bible College until his passing; chaplain for the Dubuque Police and Dubuque County Sheriffâs departments since 2013.