AD Military Chaplain appointed Bishop

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:44:45 -0500

What are your thoughts on this?

Here are some of my thoughts.

1. Ecclesiastically, he out "ranks" most (if not all) of the Catholic Chaplains in the Air Force
2. Being a Bishop of a diocese is a lot of work. Is he going to be able to be both the Bishop for the civilian diocese and fulfill his duties as a Chaplain?
3. In uniform, he falls under the Archdiocese for the Military Services, out of uniform, he is the head of the Fairbanks Diocese.

Regardless, I wish Major Zielinksi/The Most Rev Zielinksi best wishes in his new duties!

http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2014/12/16/military-chaplain-installed-as-catholic-bishop/20493821/

Military chaplain installed as Catholic bishop

An active-duty military chaplain has been installed as the bishop of the nation's northernmost Catholic diocese.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2014 10:46 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:46:44 -0500

Best wishes indeed.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 17 at 2014 10:49 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:49:18 -0500

CH (CPT) Heather Davis,1LT Yandy Leyva and MAJ Private RallyPoint Member. I would love to see your thoughts!

Response by CH (CPT) Heather Davis made Dec 17 at 2014 10:57 AM

CH (CPT) Heather Davis — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:57:39 -0500

When I look at Jesus and his calling and your passion in life drives your purpose and your calling. Many Reservist if you sat down and took an inventory on their lives you would be in awe. I talked to a SFC who is not only married, she is also working on her Ph.D. and volunteering along with taking care of her Mother.

When it is done from the heart and in pure motives God will work it out and we are to move out of the way and let him have his way!!

Response by PV2 Abbott Shaull made Dec 22 at 2014 11:36 AM

PV2 Abbott Shaull — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:36:16 -0500

It is one of those of thing, since it has never came up before, one never knows until it has been tried. If he fails, doesn't mean the next person down the road will be as likely to fail, but the likely hood of the military allowing the Chaplain to freely accept it, will not be so likely warm. As pointed out else where, as long as he keeps his Military and Civilian commitments separated, and stays on top of everything, he should be alright. Chaplains do hold a unique position in the military. Their position can't be justified and marked off a on someone checklists saying they know their job. Well unless it senior Chaplain, even then, it large suggestive, depending on the various religion each Chaplain belongs too. Each Chaplain prepares for their duties in their own way too.

So with that wish him the best of luck. I am sure he answering what he believe God has called upon to do.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 30 at 2014 12:08 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:08:39 -0500

Based on this article it appears he transferred to the reserves.

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/558293/chaplains-50-year-journey-to-become-bishop-of-fairbanks-diocese.aspx

Chaplain

Response by 1stSgt Nelson Kerr made Aug 24 at 2018 11:51 PM

1stSgt Nelson Kerr — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 23:51:16 -0400

Tough Job, Ewspecail with the Church in so much trouble, but at least he can be glad he is not in Ireland