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Chaplaincy

"Chaplains have many essential responsibilities in supporting, counselling, teaching, sometimes bringing order in the middle of chaos."

General Natynczyk, Chief of Defence Staff

The Chaplain Branch contributes to the operational effectiveness of the Canadian Forces (CF) 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 CF and their families, whether they attend church or are of the same religion - whether they have any spiritual beliefs at all.

CF 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.

For more information on the Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch, please visit: The Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch website.

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