Snapshots of Chaplains visit

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori just completed a Pastoral visit to some American troops and Episcopal chaplains in the Washington DC area. Here are some scenes from the three day visit to Bolling AFB, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Pentagon.  Thanks to Dr. Richard Schori for the photos.

For article of the visit, see Episcopal Life Online: Presiding Bishop visits military chaplaincies in Washington, D.C. Read it all

 

Blessing a young airman at Bolling Air Force Base before he leaves for a tour in the Middle East.

Chaplain (Major General) Cecil R. Richardson is Chief of Chaplains, Headquarters U.S AF. As a member of the special staff of the Chief of Staff, he advises on all matters pertaining to the religious and moral welfare of Air Force personnel. CH MAJ Donald Bretz, Senior Protestant Chaplain at Bolling AFB.

 

The Pentagon head chaplain, CH (COL) William Broome presents Bp Katharine with a memento of her visit to the Pentagon.

 

A moment of prayer at the Pentagon 9-11 Memorial with the Rev. Gerry Blackburn and Bishop George Packard.

Gen Klotz with Bishop Katharine in his office. He is an active Episcopalian.

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[John Goddard]

Thank you for the pictures they tell a story of compassion for those that serve in the military.
John Goddard