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"We, the law enforcement officers of the State of Illinois and the several political subdivisions thereof, as representatives and delegates of the subordinate Lodges, do hereby associate the several Lodges we represent and the members thereof for the following purposes...

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State Associate Chaplain's Program

Mission

To enhance the delivery and quality of law enforcement services by ministering to officers in times of personal need and crisis.

The chaplain is to minister to the needs of officers as requested. All information is kept confidential. Religion and martial issues are discussed only as requested by the officer. Associate Chaplains are to be Christian friends, who meet officers' needs on a one-to-one basis by listening, counseling and/or referring individuals to other resources as is appropriate in each individuals situation. As requested or deemed appropriate, Associate Chaplains provide spiritual guidance, counseling, comfort in times of crisis and such physical help as he/she is equipped to provide on an emergency basis. Associate Chaplains are not intended to replace an individual's own clergy.

If you would like to speak to an Associate Chaplain, please email them. There addresses are listed below. If you would like to request that an Associate Chaplain call you, please contact the Director of Members Services at the F.O.P., Illinois State Lodge by calling 800-522-2677 or email.

Additional Information

Associate Chaplain Job Description
Associate Chaplain Volunteer Application
Associate Chaplains Assignments by County

Associate Chaplain Directory

State Chaplain Father Vytas Memenas
4341 Acer Grove, Suite B
Springfield, IL
Email: saintanthonyjoliet@hotmail.com

State Lodge Sr. Associate Chaplain Dan Lovin
3111 Apricot Ave.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Home: 618-242-1924
Mt. Vernon Police Department: 618-242-2131
Jefferson Co. Sheriff: 618-244-8002
Email: chaplaindanlovin@yahoo.com

Father Chris Groh - Associate Chaplain
St. Mary Nativity Rectory
150 W. Washington St.
Joliet, IL 60432-4139
815-724-3141
St. Mary Nativity Rectory: 815-726-4031
Pager: 815-241-2533
Email: smnativity@aol.com

Fr. John Patrick Day, C.P. - Associate Chaplain
Holy Matyrs of Japan
Sullivan, MO
Email: frjohnpd@aol.com

Rev. L.K. Braunig - Associate Chaplain
702 Turkey Farm Rd.
Mahomet, IL 61853
Cell: 217-369-0365
Pager: 800-412-5157
E-Mail: braunig@mchsi.com

Jacques A. Conway - Associate Chaplain
The Village of Oak Park Police Department
Neighborhood United Methodist Church
1817-19 W. Washington
Maywood, IL 60153
Office: 708-681-5887
Pager: 708-699-5802
Email: Coprev62@hotmail.com

Fred Leeds - Associate Chaplain
Retired Master Sgt. #1041
300 N. First St., P.O. Box 269
Enfield, IL 62835
Office: 618-963-2437
Cell #: 618-599-2528
Email: FLEEDS@SurfFirst.net or fleeds@hamiltoncom.net

John Powell
Machesney Park
Email: powelljohnc@insightbb.com

Wally Holt - Associate Chaplain
First BaptistChurch of Macomb
136 W. Carroll St.
Macomb, IL 61455
Office: 309-833-2479
Cell: 309-259-0065
Email: wallyholt54@hotmail.com

AB Bennett - Associate Chaplain
703 Sherman
Pawnee, IL 62558
Phone: 217-622-3356
Email: abbennett2@insightbb.com or pastor@pawneeassembly.org

Richard Barriger
3840 29th Ave.
Rock Island, IL 61201
Work: 309-786-8232
Cell: 309-269-7793
Email: rd1269@mchsi.com

Kevin Ellers
P.O. Box 7577
Algonquin, IL 60102
Work: 847-795-3293
Cell: 224-558-7451
Email: Kevin_Ellers@usc.salvationarmy.org

Rev. Ron Rasmus
2115 E. State, Rt. 9
Paxton, IL 60957
Cell: 217-781-3485
Email: rrasmus@illicom.net

Chester Keene
802 High St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Cell: 314-226-3419
Email: ckeene1@gtec.com