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Office of the Chaplain
The mission of the VMI Chaplain’s Office is to support and ensure the free exercise of religion regardless of religious affiliation.
Many cadets participate in faith communities in and around the Lexington area, and the Chaplain’s Office serves as point of contact to facilitate these relationships. We sponsor numerous ministry opportunities throughout the year and support several organizations on Post, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), The Newman Society (Catholic), Officers’ Christian Fellowship (OCF), The Navigators, the Muslim Student Association, InterVarsity, Hillel International, and more. An on-post non-denominational chapel service is held each Sunday evening during the academic year, and various faith-based fellowships and meetings take place each week. The Chaplain’s Office also provides opportunities for mission trips, conferences, and retreats for various faith groups throughout the course of the academic year. Above all, the Chaplain’s Office works to accommodate the religious needs of all cadets and provides pastoral care and mentoring, regardless of religious affiliation.
Staff
Chaplain (Colonel) John P. Casper ’04, D.Min.
Institute ChaplainOld Hospital | 540-464-7460 | casperjp@vmi.edu
Chaplain (Captain) Eli B. D. Facemire ‘19
Associate Chaplain to the Corps of CadetsOld Hospital | 540-464-7390 | facemireeb@vmi.edu
Mrs. Mary Cannon
Office AssistantOld Hospital | 540-464-7390 | cannonml@vmi.edu
