Installation Ceremony for New Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces

[big bad john]

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Media Advisory: Installation Ceremony for New Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces
 
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Sept. 21, 2006) - Media are invited to attend the installation ceremony for Brigadier-General Stanley G. Johnstone, the new Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces.

Brig.-Gen. Johnstone, a Lutheran Pastor, has been selected as the new Chaplain General to the Canadian Forces and replaces Brig.-Gen. Ron Bourque, who is retiring.

The installation ceremony will be presided over by Reverend Dr. Alan Mcpherson, Chairman of the Interfaith Committee on the Canadian Military Chaplaincy and representative of the Baptist Ministry of the Canadian Forces.



Details are as follows:
- When: Sunday, 24 September, 2006, at 2 p.m.
- Where: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 971 Woodroffe Avenue,  Ottawa, Ontario.
- Media Opportunities: An informal reception for guests, including  media, will take place in the Church Hall following the ceremony.  Brig.-Gen. Johnstone and Brig.-Gen. Bourque will be available for  questions at this time.

 


NOTE: Media wishing to attend the event are expected to arrive no later than 1:45 and will be required to show their media credentials. Please register with Aarin Bronson by 4 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2006, at 613-996-7839. For further information on the Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch, please consult the chaplaincy website at www.forces.gc.ca/chapgen. 
 

 

[sigpig]

Back in 85-86 the outgoing Chaplain General, then Captain Bourque, was my neighbour in the Lincoln pmq's in Calgary. He was such a quiet, gentle man that it's hard to believe that he made it to the rank of BGen. Although I guess you don't have to be rah rah and gung ho to be successful as a padre 

 

[big bad john]

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2080

News Release
Installation of New CF Chaplain General
NR–06.059 - September 24, 2006

OTTAWA – Brigadier-General Stanley G. Johnstone was appointed today as Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces.  The installation of Brig.-Gen. Johnstone was celebrated during an installation ceremony at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Ottawa.

“I welcome Brig.-Gen. Johnstone’s appointment and installation as Chaplain General,” said the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier.  “He and all Canadian Forces chaplains have a key role to play in ensuring spiritual leadership for all Canadian Forces members and their families.  Their guidance also contributes significantly to our operational effectiveness.”

The installation ceremony was celebrated jointly by the Interfaith Committee on the Canadian Military Chaplaincy (ICCMC) and the Department of National Defence.  The ceremony was presided over by Reverend Dr. Alan Mcpherson, Chairman of the ICCMC and representative of the Baptist Ministry of the Canadian Forces.  Official representatives from the Canadian Forces also took part in the ceremony.

“As spiritual leaders we have the opportunity to play an integral part in the lives of service members,” said Brig.-Gen. Johnstone, “and through cooperation with many faith communities we will continue to provide spiritual guidance to all service personnel, regardless of denomination or faith.”

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Note:  Media queries should be directed to the Media Liaison Office at (613) 996-2353/54.  The chaplaincy website can be found at www.forces.gc.ca/chapgen.