Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Veterans Ministry

03/17/2026

If you are a female veteran or know of a female veteran who may have moral injury, the next cohort for the Moral Injury Program begins April 9th at 1pm (Virtual). Many may have heard of the term Moral Injury but are not aware of how it may manifest in our daily lives. Although for many females it stems from MST(Military Sexual Trauma) but it can stem from anything where there is a transgression against your deeply held moral beliefs and expectations...causing others harm, being harmed, guilt from not preventing harm, following orders that caused harm, discrimination, etc. This program provides a safe space to share your story.
Hope to see some of you soon!

11/19/2025

The diocese received a check from The Union League Veterans Alliance for my Female Moral Injury Group! Opportunity to speak on behalf of the ladies about the truth of military sexual trauma

02/04/2025

Please share with veterans you have in your churches, including yourself!
We would like to recognize those in our diocese who have served in the military from the world wars to current. You do not need to have combat experience.
We would love to gather together, interview you about your time in the military and how faith has played a part of your life? Share to your comfort level, but we will not ask any specifics that may be sensitive . The purpose is to create a video in recognition of those who served our country in our pews and pulpits for this year’s veterans day. There will be food and time to meet other fellow veterans in the diocese! Those who would like to participate will be sent the date and location via email. The interview would not take place until after Easter.
Contact [email protected] any questions
To Participate: https://forms.gle/pzenokH5zxY66RZk9 OR
for a word format email to [email protected]

We would like to recognize those in our diocese who have served in the military from the world wars to current. You do not need to have combat experience. We would love to gather together, interview you about your time in the military and how faith has played a part of your life? Share to your comfo...

02/13/2024

Join us in supporting our female veterans as they share their testimony of moral injury. This is a virtual event. It is apart of a 12 week program. Please join us to show community support.

An opportunity to be apart of the healing process for female veterans as they move from being a patient to having a prophetic voice.

05/15/2023

Your Presence Is Requested! Female Veteran Healing Ceremony
June 1st 4pm-6pm (Virtual).
This event is led by The Rev Canon Toneh Smyth, LCSW, MSW, MHS of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and Keitha R. Beamer, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS,BC; CARN-AP of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz, VA Medical Center. The ceremony is apart of a 12 week moral injury program for female veterans. It provides them a space to celebrate their moral seriousness, share the truth of their military experience, and initiate them in a process of transformation we call "patient to prophet".

During the Ceremony, Veterans share their story of how they sustained moral injury during their time of service. This sharing process helps relieve the veterans of the moral burden many too often carry in isolation.

01/31/2023

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08/04/2022

The Veterans Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania offers a 12-week virtual support program for female Veterans that have experienced moral pain while serving in the military. The next Female Veteran MIG Support Program will begin Monday, August 15.

The Female Veteran Moral Injury Group (MIG) Support Program provides female Veterans with language and insight to process and share their testimony of the root of their Moral Injury through military service in a safe space among other female Veterans who are also struggling with both betrayal-based and/or perpetration-based Moral Injury, and the associated emotions of resentment, guilt, shame and disgust.

If you are a female Veteran or know of a female Veteran who may have Moral Injury and may benefit from this group, email The Rev. Canon Toneh Smyth, Canon for Mission, at [email protected].

For more information about the Female Veteran MIG, go to:

Veterans Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Female Veteran Moral Injury Group (MIG) Support Program Join the Female Veteran Moral Injury Group (MIG) The Veterans Commission of the Epi

07/28/2022

The Veterans Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania offers a 12-week virtual support program for female Veterans that have experienced moral pain while serving in the military. The next Female Veteran MIG Support Program will begin Monday, August 15.

The Female Veteran Moral Injury Group (MIG) Support Program provides female Veterans with language and insight to process and share their testimony of the root of their Moral Injury through military service in a safe space among other female Veterans who are also struggling with both betrayal-based and/or perpetration-based Moral Injury, and the associated emotions of resentment, guilt, shame and disgust.

If you are a female Veteran or know of a female Veteran who may have Moral Injury and may benefit from this group, email The Rev. Canon Toneh Smyth, Canon for Mission, at [email protected].

For more information about the Female Veteran MIG, go to:

Veterans Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Female Veteran Moral Injury Group (MIG) Support Program About the Female Veteran Moral Injury Group (MIG) Support Program The Veterans Comm

05/21/2022

The Healing Retreat for Female Veterans is on Monday, May 23, from 9 am to 5 pm, at the St. Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Rd, Haverford, PA 19041. This event is free. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. Registration is now closed.

Click here to learn more about the St. Raphaela Retreat Center: http://www.straphaelacenter.org/

If you have any questions, please email The Rev. Canon Smyth at [email protected].

05/14/2022

The Healing Retreat for Female Veterans has been rescheduled to Monday, May 23, from 9 am to 5 pm, at the St. Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Rd, Haverford, PA 19041. This event is free. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. Registration is needed to attend the event.

If you already reserved a ticket, there's no need to reserve another ticket for the new date. Tickets are available on Eventbrite if someone you know is now able to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-retreat-for-female-veterans-rescheduled-tickets-310663160877

If you have any questions, please email The Rev. Canon Smyth at [email protected].