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Marines


Chaplain

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Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

Mission

"The Community of Chaplains and RPs at Camp Pendleton is here to support!"
The Chaplain's Office is here for you and your family, deployed or in garrison. We are here to serve you and help with any need you may have. 

MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pendleton Chapel Services
Marine Memorial Chapel-Building 1161: 760-725-5322
Blinder Memorial Chapel-Building 202863: 760-725-2929

                                      

 

Need someone to talk to?

In good times, and in times of trouble, a chaplain is an excellent resource. Unit chaplains are here to assist you with any issue you need to talk about.

During normal working hours (M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) chaplains can be reached at the following numbers

MCB Pendleton: 760-725-4700
1st MLG: 760-763-9421
1st Marine Division: 760-725-6692
I MEF: 760-725-9032
MAG-39 Pendleton: 760-725-8180
I MIG: 760-725-9032 / 760-725-6960
Naval Hospital: 760-719-3162 / 760-719-3014
Edson Range: 760-725-2700
School of Infantry: 760-725-7401
After Hours Emergencies Call 760-470-7077

Chaplain and RP for HQSPTBN

Lee Command Chaplain MCB Camp Pendleton Cell: 760-725-5322
LCDR Handley HQSTPBN Chaplain  EMail 
LT Tchombela H&S Co Chaplain EMail 
LTJG Sanchez Bravo Co/BRIG/PMO Chaplain and Catholic Priest EMail Office: 760-725-2929 
RP2 Lacour MCB Camp Pendleton Marine Memorial Chapel Staff RP EMail 
RP2 Naves EMail 
RP2 Kaer MCB Camp Pendleton Marine Memorial Chapel Staff RP/ FBO-NFE Coordinator EMail 

Chapel location: Marine Memorial Chapel, 1161 Vandegrift Blvd.
Office: 760-725-5322 
After-hours: 760-470-7077

H&S Battalion Chaplain

New Chaplain info will be updated shortly.
For more information about service times, chapel locations, CREDO, special events, Bible studies, and more, please visit the MCI-West MCB Camp Pendleton Chaplains Page

MCI-WEST CREDO

Phone: 760-725-4954
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CREDO-MCI-West/115921971818876

CREDO is a Navy Chief of Chaplains program that provides retreats and training for Sailors, Marines, and family members to foster spiritual growth, build relationships, improve job performance, and enhance quality of life.

Mailing address
Commanding General
MCI West-MCB Camp Pendleton
Attn: Chaplain’s Office
PO BOX 555010
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5010

Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Confessions: Sundays 1015-1045

 

Blinder Memorial Chapel:  

Buddhist: 1st Tuesday of the month at 1730 and Wednesdays at 1700 

Daily Confessions: 1050-1115 in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Starting Monday (16 Feb 2026) - New 

General Christian: Sundays 0900-1000 

Greek Orthodox: Sundays at 0830-1130 

Roman Catholic Daily Mass: Mondays-Fridays 1130-1230 

Roman Catholic Mass: Sundays 1100-1200 

  

Marine Memorial Chapel 

Bible Study: Mondays 1730 

Daily Confessions: Ask a priest before or after Mass 

General Christian: Sundays 1030-1130 

Roman Catholic Daily Mass: Mondays-Thursdays 1140-1230 

Roman Catholic Mass: Sundays 0800-0900 

  

Ash Wednesday Mass 

February 18, 2026 

Blinder Memorial Chapel: Mass with Ashes 1130 and 1800, Confession 1630-1730

Marine Memorial Chapel: Mass with Ashes 1140, Confession 1030-1130 and after Mass at 1230