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.
Email: Derrick.Marshall@forces.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-866-502-2203
British Columbia: Formation Chaplain, Maritime Forces Pacific/JTF (Pacific)
Email: Douglas.Friesen@forces.gc.ca
Telephone: (250) 363-4028
Fax: (250) 363-4029
Alberta: Chaplain, 3rd Canadian Division
Email: Terry.Cherwick@forces.gc.ca
Telephone: (780) 973-4011 Loc 6040
Fax: (780) 973-1900
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: Chaplain, 4th Canadian Division
Email: Todd.Meaker@forces.gc.ca
Telephone: (416) 633-6200 Loc 5111
Fax: (416) 631-5341
Quebec: Chaplain, 2nd Canadian Division
Email: Yvon.Pichette@forces.gc.ca
Telephone: (514) 252-2777 Loc 4033
Fax: (514) 252-2012
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