Pelosi nominates first female chaplain

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiFriends and colleagues mourn the loss of elected Louisiana Representative Luke Letlow Former Sanders spokeswoman gives an explanation of how Housemates can force a Medicare for All votes. (D-Calif.) The Back-adm. Margaret Grun Kibben appointed to serve as House Chaplain, the first female chaplain of any chamber of Congress.

Pelosi said in a statement on Thursday that Kibben brings ‘decades of embellished experience in the military and the ministry’, adding that ‘her integrity, experience and patriotism will serve Congress and the country well as she serves the needs of members.’

Kibben actively served in 1986 through the US Navy’s Theological Student Program, the statement said. She served as the 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, and later served as the 26th Chief Chaplain of the U.S. Navy in her last assignment for active duty.

Pelosi thanks Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) And the two-party group of lawmakers who led the search for the new chaplain.

Kibben replaces father Patrick J. Conroy, who was first sworn into the position in May 2011.

“His service was a spiritual and moral anchor for members, which grounded our institution in the values ​​of faith and country and reminded our members of our responsibilities to our great nation and voters,” Pelosi said. “All members wish Father Pat well, for he is enjoying his well-deserved exit from the House.”