Brothers in Christ,

Archbishop Weisgerber appointed me in late June to be your State Chaplain for the next three years.

I am a recycled State Chaplain, having served in that position from 1974 - 1977. I return with more experience but with less energy.

Just a few words about myself. I was born in 1936 on P.E.I. and ordained at Charlottetown June 11, 1960 for the archdiocese of Winnipeg. I have served in parishes in Winnipeg, Brandon, Sel-kirk, Russell, Virden, and West St. Paul and Lockport. I returned as pastor in 2008 and now help out in different parishes and insti-tutions.

Over the years I have been council chaplain to Virden, Brandon, St. James, Selkirk, and St. Theresa’s Councils. I appreciate as all pastors do, the Knights of Columbus contributions to our parishes and communities.

The Knights of Columbus, the largest organization of Catholic men in the Church is very much in tune with the Church’s mis-sion. Some of the Church’s goals at the present time a re-evangelisation, the promotion of respect for all human life, sup-porting vocations to the ;priesthood and religious life, supporting Christian family life, and many other projects such as outreach to developing countries in the Third World.

I look forward to working with the State Council and the councils in Manitoba.

With my prayers and blessing,

Vivat Jesus

Msgr. Louis McCloskey
State Chaplain