INDIANAPOLIS — The real St. Patrick may have died in 461 C.E., but that did not stop one chaplain from getting in character to visit hospital patients.
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Chaplain Kevin Caspersen spent time with patients and families Friday at the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center. His costume featured a decorated green vestment, stole, miter, and staff.
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The man also passed out gold coins and shared fun stories. He has stepped into this role three times and has noted its ties to his faith.
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Caspersen said, “I’m hoping to make the connection between healthcare and the Catholic faith because our mission is to carry forward the healing ministry of Jesus.”
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