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News, honors, faculty publications, and national conference presentations from Anam Cara CPE and the Spiritual Care Collaborative.

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Dr. Rick Capezza, national leader in clinical spiritual care formation
March 9, 2026•Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, Oregon•Rick Capezza

Dr. Rick Capezza Receives U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Highest Civilian Honor

National leader in clinical pastoral education and spiritual care formation recognized at Camp Rilea for exceptional, sustained support to chaplain development across the United States Armed Forces.

Anam Cara CPE Marks One Year of Civilian Clinical Pastoral Education
September 17, 2026•Meridian, Idaho•Anam Cara CPE

Anam Cara CPE Marks One Year of Civilian Clinical Pastoral Education

One year after the School of Military Spiritual Formation expanded into Anam Cara CPE, the program celebrates a year of growth, recognition, and widening influence across professional spiritual care.

Former Anam Cara CPE Student Named Florida National Guard State Command Chaplain
September 17, 2026•St. Augustine, Florida•Lance Sellon

Former Anam Cara CPE Student Named Florida National Guard State Command Chaplain

Lt. Col. Lance Sellon assumes senior spiritual leadership role following years of ministry to Soldiers and advanced formation in Clinical Pastoral Education.

William Bevins Receives Professional Naval Chaplain Excellency Award
September 14, 2026•Portsmouth, Virginia•William Bevins

William Bevins Receives Professional Naval Chaplain Excellency Award

Anam Cara CPE Training Supervisor-Educator and former supervisory CPE student recognized for excellence in Navy chaplaincy and clinical pastoral education.

Former Anam Cara Supervisory Student Named IMF Civilian Chaplain Endorser and CPE Director
May 2026•Minnesota•Michael Rivera

Former Anam Cara Supervisory Student Named IMF Civilian Chaplain Endorser and CPE Director

Michael Rivera steps into national chaplaincy leadership as International Ministerial Fellowship expands its Clinical Pastoral Education program with support from Anam Cara CPE.

Anam Cara CPE Educator Presents at Spiritual Care Association Conference
April 23, 2026•United States•Justin Lansdowne

Anam Cara CPE Educator Presents at Spiritual Care Association Conference

Chaplain Justin Lansdowne presents on the art of soul care at the Spiritual Care Association’s 2026 national conference.

Matthew Button Honored as Outstanding Graduate by Distance Education Accrediting Commission
April 21, 2026•Washington, D.C.•Matthew Button

Matthew Button Honored as Outstanding Graduate by Distance Education Accrediting Commission

Matthew Button, graduate of CPEI's School of Military Spiritual Formation at Anam Cara CPE, receives top honor at DEAC Centennial Awards.