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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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In England the offices of hereditary grand almoner and high almoner still exist, as part of the Queen's Household.
The almoner, says one custumal, should remember that from his office might be derived great spiritual gain.
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 same applies to visits by an almoner, as well as to your spiritual adviser.
The almoner visits patients regularly every day and is available at all times in case of an emergency.
An almoner and a group of volunteers are available to offer moral support, administer the sacraments or provide counselling.

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