Confessions in a squad car

Rev. Vytas Memenas marks 40 years as chaplafor various fire police agencies as seen Holy Family Catholic Church rectory Monday

Rev. Vytas Memenas marks 40 years as a chaplain for various fire and police agencies as seen in the Holy Family Catholic Church rectory Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Shorewood. He currently serves as chaplain for the Will County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Trooper Lodge 41. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

Rev. Vytas Memenas shares his experiences as chaplaHoly Family Catholic Church rectory Monday Jan. 28 2013 Shorewood. He currently serves

Rev. Vytas Memenas shares his experiences as a chaplain in the Holy Family Catholic Church rectory Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Shorewood. He currently serves as chaplain for the Will County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Trooper Lodge 41. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

Rev. Vytas Memenas talks about his experiences as chaplaHoly Family Catholic Church rectory Monday Jan. 28 2013 Shorewood. He currently

Rev. Vytas Memenas talks about his experiences as a chaplain in the Holy Family Catholic Church rectory Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Shorewood. He currently serves as chaplain for the Will County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Trooper Lodge 41. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

Rev. Vytas Memenas talks about experiences as chaplaHoly Family Catholic Church rectory Monday Jan. 28 2013 Shorewood. He currently serves

Rev. Vytas Memenas talks about experiences as a chaplain in the Holy Family Catholic Church rectory Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Shorewood. He currently serves as chaplain for the Will County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Trooper Lodge 41. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

Rev. Vytas Memenas would ride with Joliet police on overnight shifts years ago when he was the department chaplain. Sometimes, he’d get a request if the patrol cop was Catholic. “Father, can I go to confession?” an officer would ask. “Sure,” Memenas would answer. The … Read More