Known by survivors as the "Angel of Andersonville," he was the only minister willing to serve within this prison den that witnessed the death of 13,000 Union prisoners-of-war in only fourteen months.
A new documentary, "Fighting the Good Fight: The Father Peter Whelan Story" brings to light the contributions of this courageous priest.
Fr. Peter Whelan - RC Priest-National Chaplain, CSA - Montgomery Guards - Priest's Lot
RC Priest-National Chaplain, CSA - Montgomery Guards - Priests' Lot
Source: A List Of The Known Confederate Sailors And Soldiers Buried In Catholic Cemetery As Of August 2007
Known by survivors as the "Angel of Andersonville," he was the only minister willing to serve within this prison den that witnessed the death of 13,000 Union prisoners-of-war in only fourteen months.
A new documentary, "Fighting the Good Fight: The Father Peter Whelan Story" brings to light the contributions of this courageous priest.
Fr. Peter Whelan - RC Priest-National Chaplain, CSA - Montgomery Guards - Priest's Lot
RC Priest-National Chaplain, CSA - Montgomery Guards - Priests' Lot
Source: A List Of The Known Confederate Sailors And Soldiers Buried In Catholic Cemetery As Of August 2007
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