When I worked in the Maritime industry in Philadelphia circa 1950s I became acquainted with the Catholic Port Chaplain, Father Tom W. In addition to ministering to seamen and longshoremen he also made his rounds to local hospitals visiting sick patients and their family members. This was a time when elevators were operated manually. As he entered the elevator heading to an upper floor wearing his Roman collar, the operator turned to him and smilingly said "Reverend, Ise the same as you is except I works during the week." On departing I think Father Tom gave him a blessing - or was it the last rites!
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