Walter Reed National Military Medical Center says a Catholic pastoral care contract is under review after criticism from a Catholic archdiocese and lawmakers.
WALTER REED ‘CEASE AND DESIST’ ORDER FOR CATHOLIC PRIESTS VIOLATES THE FIRST AMENDMENT, GOP LAWMAKERS SAY
The center also said that it has an active-duty ordained Catholic priest on staff and that the awarded contract is to provide coverage in case staff cannot. It also said that, as part of the National Capital Region Health Market, it can bring on priests assigned to other defense organizations in the region.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after being treated for depression.
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