Chapel
31FW improving the First 31 minutes, hours, & days before, upon & after arrival

Before Arrival
Upon Arrival
After Arrival
Pre Departure
Chapel Office
Our Aviano Chaplain Corp Offices are located on Area F, 3 doors left of the MENSA Italian Cafeteria. You can reach us, Mon-Fri, 0800-1700, DSN: 632-5211, COMM: +39-0434-30-5211.
For After-Duty Hour Emergencies, reach the Duty Chaplain via the Command Post +39-0434-30-3100.
Find all our most current information and activities at Aviano Chapel: https://www.facebook.com/AvianoChapel
Helping people is our highest priority. Every unit at Aviano Air Base has an assigned chaplain who is available to you. As an Active Duty Member or Dependent, you maintain the right of "Privileged Communication" when speaking with a chaplain. This means that any discussions and matters of conscience are 100% confidential and protected by AFI 52-101, 4.1, 16 Apr 2004.
Our Aviano Chaplain Corps offers...
100% confidential counseling for military members & dependents: singles, couples, families, parents and children
Advocacy in religious accommodation issues Advisement to Commanders & squadron leadership
Fellowship activities
Religious education for children, youth and adults Men, women and youth study and service groups Ministry in dorms and workplaces
Worship services, rites and sacraments Referral to off-base English-speaking places of worship
Volunteer opportunities for adults and youth Space for support groups and meetings
Services
Refuge
The Airmen Ministry Center features: Free Wi-Fi; massage chairs; classic video arcade machines with Pac Man, Millipede, etc.; PlayStation 4; Xbox One; board games; snacks and DVD movies. Open during duty hours, M-F 0800-1630
Counseling by Appointment
Weddings by Appointment
Chapel Times
Unless otherwise noted, all services are held at the Area 1 Chapel (behind AAFES)
Saturday
Catholic Confession: 1630-1720
Catholic Mass: 1730-1830Sunday
Catholic Confession: 0800-0820
Catholic Mass: 0900-1000
Catholic Religious Education: 1015-1115
Protestant Worship Service: 1100-1200
Protestant Kid’s Church: 1100-1200
Church of Christ Bible Study (Education Center, Room 15): 1000-1100
Church of Christ (Education Center, Room 15): 1100-1200Weekday
Catholic Confessions: Monday-Thursday, 1100-1120 Catholic Mass: Monday-Thursday, 1130-1200
Follow CV-19 guidance provided for your specific service.
After Arrival Topics
- First 31 PCS Start
- Work, Volunteer, Learn
- Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
- 31 FW Force Support Services
- Airman & Family Readiness Center
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
- Chapel
- Trains, Planes, Buses & Shuttles
- Language & Culture
- Parking & Markets
- Eating Out
- Grocery & Shopping Tips
- Community Stores
- Activities & Day Trips
- Family Activities
- Facebook Groups/Make It Better Clubs
- Gaining base access for Friends/Family