The Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces Hosts International Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference

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MA-07.002 - February 2, 2007
OTTAWA - The Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces will host the International Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference in Ottawa from 5-9 February, 2007, marking the first time the conference has been held in Canada. This annual professional meeting is a gathering of the heads of chaplaincy services from over 30 countries in Europe and North America to deal with matters of common concern and to work towards increased interoperability.
The theme of the conference will be “Finding Spiritual Meaning in the Plurality of our Nations: the Military Mirror” and will include presentations and theological reflection the Canadian Forces chaplaincy experience of peacekeeping missions. Canadian Forces Chaplains will also be presenting panels on pluralism and the provision of support for those who care for others in stressful situations, based on a successful “Care for the Caregivers” program that is a model for other international chaplaincies.
Media are invited to attend the panels being held below.
Agenda Details are as follows:
When: Tuesday 06 February
0915 Keynote Address: Mr. Peter C. Newman
1100 Canadian Forces Chaplain Panel: Pluralism
1345 Theological Reflection on Keynote: Dr. K. Melchin & Dr. C. Clifford
When: Wednesday 07 February
0915 Keynote Address: Major-General (Ret’d) P. Daigle
1100 Care for the Caregiver Panel
Where: Albert at Bay Suites Hotel, 435 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
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NOTE TO EDITORS: Media planning to attend or conduct interviews are to register with Aarin Bronson by 4 p.m. Friday, February 02, 2007, at 613-996-7839. For further information on the Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch, please consult the chaplaincy website at www.forces.gc.ca/chapgen.

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