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What is an almoner?

What is an almoner? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. one who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses;
  2. one who dispenses alms for another, as the almoner of a prince, bishop
  3. a title given to a royal officer charged with the duty of distributing alms or bounty on behalf of a monarch
  4. A hospital official responsible for patient welfare and after-care.
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An almoner and a group of volunteers are available to offer moral support, administer the sacraments or provide counselling.
The papal almoner was inspired by a conversation he had with a homeless man named Franco, according to a report on the Vatican Insider website.
The former Royal Navy engineer was also an almoner for Beach Lodge for 26 years, which meant he visited sick members and Freemason widows.
Lodge almoner Donald Worsnop said it was interesting to visit the school and see the work being done with the children.
His activity, cunning, and mastery of intrigue gained him the appreciation of Louis XI, who made him his almoner.
The almoner visits patients regularly every day and is available at all times in case of an emergency.

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