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Chaplain services

VA Lebanon's chaplains are trained specialists in spiritual and religious care, available to patients and their families throughout their hospital stays. Daily Mass is at 12 Noon Monday-Thursday. On Federal Holidays, there is not a Mass. On Sundays, the Protestant Service begins at 8:45 a.m. and Mass is held at 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the Chief of Chaplains, Dean Luther at 717-272-6621, extension 6021 or Chaplain Secretary, Vincent Zvorsky, extension 5085.

Chaplain services

Chaplains are available for walk-ins Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The hospital operator must be called to reach a chaplain evening to early morning hours, between :
Monday through Friday; 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday; anytime.

Chapel

The Chapel is open from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., seven days a week.
For general questions, more information, or assistance please call

Chaplain Secretary:

Administrative Officer

Chief of Chaplains

Staff Chaplains

  • Chaplain Christopher Lehr   (Protestant)   M. Div., BCC.   ext. 4881
  • Chaplain Shellie Sterner  (Protestant)  M. Div., BCC.  ext. 5435
  • Chaplain David Spooner (Protestant) M.Div.  ext. 4576
  • Chaplain Paul Schenck   (Catholic) MS, M.Div, EdD, BCC-MH, BCPC  ext. 5087
  • Chaplain James Franklin (Protestant) M.Div (HBPC)
  • Rebecca Sanders   Social Worker   LCSW, CADC  (EAP)  ext. 3437