Chaplaincy

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The Chaplain Branch contributes to the operational effectiveness of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by supporting the moral and spiritual well-being of military personnel and their families in all aspects of their lives, during conflict and peacetime. Chaplains minister to the needs of all members of the CAF and their families, whether they attend church or are of the same religion - whether they have any spiritual beliefs at all.

CAF chaplains have dual accountability, to ecclesiastical and military authorities. As faith group leaders, chaplains come under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of their denominations and faith groups. As commissioned officers, they are subject to the code of service discipline and are responsible to their military superiors. The Chaplain Branch is headed by a Chaplain General who advises the Chief of the Defence Staff and reports administratively to the Chief of Military Personnel.

Contact CAF Chaplain

Contact Information

Email: Derrick.Marshall@forces.gc.ca

Telephone: 1-866-502-2203

Regional Chaplain

British Columbia

British Columbia: Formation Chaplain, Maritime Forces Pacific/JTF (Pacific)

Email: Douglas.Friesen@forces.gc.ca

Telephone: (250) 363-4028

Fax: (250) 363-4029

Alberta

Alberta: Chaplain, 3rd Canadian Division

Email: Terry.Cherwick@forces.gc.ca

Telephone: (780) 973-4011 Loc 6040

Fax: (780) 973-1900

Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Manitoba and Saskatchewan: 1 Canadian Air Division Chaplain

Email: Christopher.Ryan@forces.gc.ca

Telephone: (204) 833-2500 Loc 5289

Fax: (204) 833-2624

Ontario

Ontario: Chaplain, 4th Canadian Division

Email: Todd.Meaker@forces.gc.ca

Telephone: (416) 633-6200 Loc 5111

Fax: (416) 631-5341

Quebec

Quebec: Chaplain, 2nd Canadian Division

Email: Yvon.Pichette@forces.gc.ca

Telephone: (514) 252-2777 Loc 4033

Fax: (514) 252-2012

Maritimes

Maritimes: Formation Chaplain, Maritime Forces Atlantic/JTF (Atlantic)

Email: Guy.Belisle@forces.gc.ca

Telephone: (902) 721-8662

Fax: (902) 427-8663

 

If you cannot reach your Regional Chaplain, please call Padre Catherine Askew at (613) 943-7015 or fax her at (613) 992-6025.

Email: Padre Catherine Askew