D8 EMBLEM

EIGHTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT

PROTECTING THE GULF AND THE HEARTLAND

CHAPLAIN


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CDR Sunny Mitchell
Office of the Chaplain
CG District Eight
500 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130 


Mission and Purpose

Chaplain Corps Vision:
"Devoted to God and Country, we unite to deliver innovative, life transforming service throughout and beyond the Sea Services."

Mission Statement: 
As members of the United States Navy Chaplain Corps we:
ADVISE commanders to ensure the exercise of religion;
PROVIDE religious ministry and support to authorized personnel;
ADVOCATE for and promote the well-being of all personnel; and
SERVE as command liaison to civilian religious leaders, communities, organizations and agencies.

Guiding Principles:
  • We are faithful to our individual religious traditions and practices.
  • We respect the right of others to hold spiritual beliefs and religious practices different from our own.
  • We cooperate and collaborate in ministry.
  • We are committed to the highest standards of morality and personal integrity.
  • We are committed to professionalism in the performance of duty.

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