Our lead Defence Chaplains are key to being involved with understanding what is needed for Chaplaincy, being able to predict how you will proceed, and inspiring you towards achieving your goal.
NAVY
Defence Switch: 1300 333 3623
ARMY
Fr Damian Styles CSM
Fr Damian Styles is currently the Catholic Faith Group Lead Chaplain in Army.
He has served as a Catholic Chaplain since 2006 and is currently serving as a full-time Army Chaplain within the Australian Army. Fr Damian was ordained as a deacon 2004, then as a priest 2005 into the Military Ordinariate of Australia.
He has served on a number of operations and multiple postings across Australia.
For enquiries into becoming a Catholic Army Chaplain (full-time or part-time) as a priest, or as a deacon (married or celibate), or as a (Lay) Pastoral Associate (male or female, married or single), please email Father Damian at damian.styles@defence.gov.au
Defence Switch: 1300 333 3623
Enquiries for Navy, Army, or Air Force Chaplaincy please ask for a Catholic Chaplain
Defence Switch: 1300 333 3623
"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant." — Matthew 20:26
The Military Diocese welcomes your interest in seeking information about Catholic Military Chaplaincy.
Our Diocese is spread out all of over the country
with Chapels located in each State, served by dedicated Chaplains.
The proclamation of Christ and his Gospel.