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Ft. Logan Burial Ministry
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n 1950, Congress authorized the use of mili-
tary lands at Fort Logan as a national ceme-
tery. Burial in a national cemetery is open to all
members of the armed forces who have met
a minimum active duty service requirement
and were discharged under honorable condi-
tions. A veteran's spouse, widow or widower,
minor dependent children, and under certain
conditions, unmarried adult children with dis-
abilities may also be eligible for burial. Eligible
spouses and children may be buried even if
they predecease the veteran. Members of the
reserve components of the armed forces who
die while on active duty or who die while on
training duty, or were eligible for retired pay,
may also be eligible for burial.
Deacons assist the military families to lay
their loved ones to rest on a regular basis by
performing a scripture service during the in-
terment. Ft. Logan does have specific guide-
lines for clergy, for assistance please contact
the Diaconate Office.
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Deacon Kelvin Brath
knbrath@msn.com
Deacon Calling Project-Grief Support Ministry
(Funeral Response Team)
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atholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
helps over 1,500 families with the loss of
their loved one each year. Due to the inability
of families to receive closure through their
limited participation at funerals during the
COVID-19 restrictions, the Deacon Calling
Ministry is an extension of this service. Sev-
eral Archdiocese of Denver deacons make a
pastoral call to the next of kin of the deceased
4-6 weeks after CFCS has served them to
see how the family is doing, pray with them,
listen to them, and assist them through their
grief. They are present for those in need and
provide direction on how to access the many
services of CFCS, the Archdiocese, and Catho-
lic Charities, to encourage them to reach out if
they need support, spiritual or otherwise. The
deacons also assist families with memorial
services and gravesite blessings, if requested.
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Deacon A.J. Misiti
deaconaj@spiritofchrist.org
