Religious Programs and Clubs
The Coast Guard Academy brings together cadets from many different religious backgrounds and beliefs. The Command Religious Program supports and accommodates all the religious and spiritual needs of our cadets, providing pastoral guidance, ministries and a range of programs, including worship, retreats, religious education, clubs, chapel choirs, and outreach.
Command Religious Program Staff
Three Navy chaplains deliver religious ministry at the Academy, leading religious programs and serving as counselors to cadets of all faiths.
- Staff Chaplain - CDR Ryan R. Rupe, CHC, USN (Command Chaplain/Protestant Chaplain), Office: 860-444-8481, Cell: 860-961-2835
- Staff Chaplain - LT William A. Appel, CHC, USN (Catholic Chaplain), Office: 860-444-8482, Cell: 910-232-8168
- Staff Chaplain - LCDR Kimberly Cain, CHC, USN (Protestant Chaplain), Office: 860-444-8456, Cell: 860-857-8355
- Mrs. Judith Zakutansky - Executive Assistant, Office: 860-444-8480
For after hours or weekend emergencies: Please contact the Academy OOD: 860-444-8450
Faith-Based Groups
- Bible Studies (weekly)
- Catholic and Protestant Choirs
- Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Jewish Hillel
- Latter-day Saint Student Association (Mormon)
- Men's Accountability Group (MAG)
- Officer’s Christian Fellowship (OCF)
- St. Francis de Sales Society (SFDSS)
- Praise Team
- Women's Accountability Group (WAG)