Veterans Affairs

V.A. Chaplains Minister to Patients in 153 V.A. Medical Centers throughout the Country.

The Archdiocese is the sole endorser of Catholic Chaplains for the Veterans Administration Medical Centers.  In 2008, 242 priests were endorsed for service in the Veterans Administration.  Follow this link for more information about the V.A. on the National Conference of Veterans Affairs Catholic Chaplains website.

For V.A. Chaplains

Basic Expectations for the Pastoral Care of Catholic Personnel and Staff in Veteran Affairs Institutions, (pdf 88kb)

V.A. Chaplain Quarterly Report Form

•  Online Quarterly Report (Log in to access the Clergy section to complete and submit online) 

Episcopal Vicar for Veterans Affairs, The Most Reverend Richard B. Higgins, S.T.L., D.D.