• is a national multifaith organization which is committed to the professional education, certification and support of people involved in pastoral care and pastoral counselling
• provides educational programs for lay persons and clergy who are preparing to become chaplains, pastoral counsellors, ministers, priests, or community based pastoral care workers
• provides education and certification for supervisors and specialists
• is concerned with a holistic approach to health care and personal development with a special focus on spiritual and religious care

Members of CAPPE are employed in a variety of ministries and work settings, some of which include:

• health care facilities
• pastoral counselling centres
• prisons and correctional facilities
• industrial facilities
• developmental handicap services
• parishes, congregations
• private practice