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Congrats Grads of ACC Police Studies/Public Safety Class #20
On Sept 6th, Class Coordinator Sgt. Alice Potter invited me to present a session on police chaplaincy and emotional/spiritual care. At...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
May 3, 20243 min read


TPS Chaplain Wendell Gibbs & the Toronto Prayer Walk
I was flooded with emotions of thanksgiving as I watched a video recorded April 11th narrated by TPS Chaplain Wendell Gibbs describing a...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Apr 16, 20243 min read


CPCA Chaplains Honored by Police Agencies
Belleville Police Service honors Chaplain Brad Beale by naming the patrol meeting room as the Padre Brad Beale Wellness Room Here is...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Apr 10, 20244 min read


We Mourn the Sudden Loss of our Brandon PS Brother
Since launching our CPCA website in 2021, I have authored far too many stories that included memorials of active police officers whose...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Feb 10, 20245 min read


The CPCA Welcomes 2 New Leadership Team Members
First, we are excited to share the news that the CPCA Executive has appointed RCMP "E" Division Chaplain David Field as our new CPCA...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Jan 29, 20243 min read


Impactful CPCA Webinar with Presenter Eugene Dufour
It's been several hours since over 30 police chaplains from across Canada gathered on Zoom to listen to Eugene Dufour, a man who has...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Announcing our 1st CPCA Honorary Member: Allan Higgs
The early beginnings of the CPCA were rooted in the Ontario Police Chaplain Association (OPCA) which formed in 1983. In 1992, the OPCA...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Jan 18, 20243 min read


Honouring our 2018-2023 President/Past President
RCMP "K" Division Chaplain Michael Rolph recently resigned from the CPCA Executive Officer position of Past President. Michael served as...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Police Chaplaincy Serving the Community on Christmas Day
As police chaplains, the most gratifying act of service is the opportunity to engage in heart-to-heart, one on one conversations with the...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Dec 26, 20234 min read


Honouring One of Our Own - Chaplain Chuck Congram
These are the words of Windsor PS Chief of Police Jason Bellaire (pictured above beside Chuck) recorded in the Windsor Star; “I’ve had...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Dec 21, 20232 min read


Toronto PS Prayer Breakfast with TPS Chief Myron Demkiw
Toronto PS Chaplain Wendell Gibbs is passionate about providing emotional & spiritual support to police officers, unifying faith leaders,...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Alberta RCMP Regimental Ball
I've expressed my thoughts several times since becoming the CPCA President in 2021 of how impressed I am by the quality of excellence and...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Dec 2, 20232 min read


An Opportunity to Bless
May I introduce you to Mr. Ryan Pilmer who reached out to the CPCA a couple of months ago with a request. Ryan resides in Halifax and was...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Nov 22, 20232 min read


TPS Prayer Breakfast with TPS Chief of Police Myron Demkiw
Toronto PS Chaplain Reverend Dr. Wendell Gibbs invites you to attend their free TPS Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Ukraine Academy training 80 potential Police Chaplains
The Ukrainian Academy of Chaplains for Law Enforcement Agencies commenced their 5th annual 9-month course in October 2023. When the...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Nov 10, 20232 min read


CPCA - ON Region hosts meeting with ON Solicitor General the Hon. Michael Kerzner
Much appreciation to CPCA - ON Region Director Charles Swartwood and YRP Chaplain Capt. Greg Bailey for hosting an informative and...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Police Officer Shot - A Call to Prayer
On Nov 1st, while processing a homicide suspect, an Estevan police officer was shot by the suspect. A second officer discharged his...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Nov 6, 20231 min read


BPS Body Armor Vests Delivered to Ukraine Police Officers
It started with a question over a year ago: "Bruce, do you have any connections with Ukraine Police?" BPS Sergeant Dana McCallum whose...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Nov 1, 20236 min read


6th Annual Global Workplace Wellness Summit
Dr. Daniel Saugh, presenter of two CPCA Core courses, requested the CPCA share this training opportunity with our members. Daniel is one...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Oct 31, 20231 min read


CPS Chief's Award of Excellence - Miriam Mollering
On October 26, 2023, Calgary PS Head Chaplain Miriam Mollering was presented the Chief's Award of Excellence. The Chief's Awards...

Bruce Ewanyshyn
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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