Serving “a double calling” as a priest and Navy chaplain (July 12, 2020)
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I feel blessed and grateful to serve in a double calling as a priest and Navy chaplain. Not everyone is called to my life, but according to my way of thinking, had I not been there, these sailors and Marines would not have been able to receive the sacraments that we Catholics believe are so important. That is why I encourage our priests and seminarians with an interest to consider a life as a military chaplain. Some will find they really enjoy it.
— Joseph L. Coffey
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About Joseph L. Coffey
Joseph Lawrence Coffey (May 31, 1960–) is an auxiliary bishop for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
About Joseph L. Coffey
Joseph Lawrence Coffey (May 31, 1960–) is an auxiliary bishop for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
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