Joseph R. Lamonde

Joseph R. Lamonde is a former Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps.

Biography
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Lamonde is an ordained Roman Catholic priest. He was named an Honorary Prelate with the title of Reverend Monsignor by Pope John Paul II.

Career
Lamonde joined the United States Marine Corps in 1978. Early assignments included being stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Naval Hospital Philadelphia, Camp Hansen and aboard the USS Nicholson (DD-982).

During the Gulf War, Lamonde served aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-60). Following the war, he was stationed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base before being named Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. He held the position of Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2000. As such, he also became an officer of the United States Navy.

Awards he has received include the Legion of Merit with two award stars, the Meritorious Service Medal with two award stars, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two award stars and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Right now he is serving in Robinson, PA at Holy Trinity Church.