detail from window in Oratory of 28 Inf Bn, Finnery Camp

Chaplains to the Forces

Chaplains are appointed to a Military Installation by their Bishop or Religious Superior after consulation with the Head Chaplain and following approval by the Minister for Defence. All bring with them qualifications and skills in from a wide range of pastoral care situations as university chaplains and lecturers, former missionaries, teachers, musicians, broadcasting, sportsmen.

Archbishop Martin pictured with DF chaplains Robert McCabe, Eoin Thynne, David Tyndall, Des Campion & Pat Mernagh following the Niemba anniversary Mass in Rathmines

These skills blend in with the opportunities to engage with the personnel of the Defence Forces in their work, prayer and in dealing with their families.

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Msgr Eoin Thynne HCF Fr Tom Brady CF Fr Des Campion SDB CF Fr Jerry Carroll CF Fr Gerard Dowd SDB CF Fr Robert McCabe CF Fr Dan McCarthy CF Fr Bernard McCay-Morrissey OP CF Fr Seán McDermott CF Msgr John McDonald CF Fr Séamus Madigan CF V Rev John Marsden CF Fr Pat Mernagh CF Fr Gerard O'Neill SDB CF Fr PJ Somers SDB CF Fr Tom Tuohy SM Fr David Tyndall CF Fr Alan Ward CF

Chaplains do not carry rank.

Instead they hold the title "Chaplain to the Forces" (CF).