Oxford Fire Department Appoints Chaplain

The Oxford Fire Department has appointed the Rev. John Donnelly, pastor at Christ Church Quaker Farms as chaplain, the Republican-American reports.

The position has been vacant since the previous chaplain stepped down and officials decided Donnelly was the right fit after meeting with him.

Donnelly, a pastor at an Episcopal church told the paper he looks forward to having a strong supportive relationship with the firefighters and the family. At a fire department, chaplains typically aid, comfort, and help firefighters and their families.

Read the full story at the Republican-American.

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