Vocations News

Prospective Catholic Priests and Military Chaplains Gather for “Welcome Aboard” Event in Nation’s Capital

WASHINGTON, DC — This past weekend the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), hosted a “Welcome Aboard” gathering for incoming co-sponsored seminarians planning to serve as active-duty U.S. Military chaplains after ordination. The chaplain candidates’ seminary tuition and related expenses will be funded jointly by the AMS and their home dioceses, hence their designation as “co-sponsored.” Four men took part in the June 22-25 retreat, sharing time in fellowship, Morning and Evening Prayer, the celebration of Mass, conversation with Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, and briefings from AMS staff. 

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Two Prospective Catholic U.S. Military Chaplains Ordained Transitional Deacons in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC — The Reverend Mr. Joseph Heisey and the Rev. Mr. Christopher Feist were ordained transitional deacons on Saturday, June 10, in a solemn Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in the nation’s capital. Both are on track to become Catholic priests next year and eventually serve as U.S. Military chaplains with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). The Rev. Mr. Heisey plans to serve on active duty in the Army, the Rev. Mr. Feist in the Navy. 

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Catholic U.S. Air Force Chaplain Candidate Ordained a Transitional Deacon in Indiana

GARY, IN – The Reverend Mr. Zachary Glick, 2d Lt, USAFR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in his home Diocese of Gary, IN. The new deacon is on track to be ordained a priest next year and hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Air Force providing pastoral care to Catholic airmen and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).

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Two Prospective Catholic U.S. Navy Chaplains Ordained Priests in Virginia

GAINESVILLE, VA — Fathers Michael T. Nugent and Charles C. Wilton were ordained Catholic priests on Saturday, June 3, in a solemn Mass and an overflowing congregation at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, VA. Both are on track to become U.S. Navy chaplains with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). 

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Catholic U.S. Army Chaplain Candidate Ordained a Transitional Deacon in Georgia

ROSWELL, GA – The Reverend Mr. Colin Patrick, (Cpt) USAR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 20, in his home Archdiocese of Atlanta, GA. The new deacon is on track to be ordained a priest next year and hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain on active duty in the U.S. Army providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).

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Prospective Catholic U.S. Army Chaplain Ordained a Transitional Deacon in Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Reverend Mr. Patrick G. DiLoreto, (1 Lt) USAR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 27, in his home Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO. The new deacon is on track to be ordained a priest next year and hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Army providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).

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Catholic U.S. Military Couples Gather on Guam for Marriage Enrichment Retreat

GUAM – Twenty-six Catholic couples based at U.S. Military installations on Guam spent part of last weekend on Tumon Bay for a Marriage Enrichment Retreat sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). The May 19-20 retreat took place at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, about a five-minute drive from Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport. The time of reflection was facilitated by Mark Moitoza, Th.D., D. Min., AMS Vice-Chancellor for Evangelization. Fathers Guy Kagere, Ch, Capt, USAF, and Daniel J. Swartz, CHC (LT), USN, were on hand and led the couples in prayer.

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Prospective U.S. Air Force Chaplain Ordained a Catholic Priest in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, OH – Father Stephen J. Hughes, 2d Lt, USAF, a candidate for United States military chaplaincy, was ordained a Catholic priest on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in his home Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The new priest plans to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Air Force providing pastoral care to Catholic airmen and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).

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Catholic U.S. Army Chaplain Candidate Ordained a Priest in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Father David B. Chacko, (1LT), USAR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a priest on Saturday, May 20, in his home Archdiocese of San Antonio. The new priest, an alumnus of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, plans to serve as an active-duty Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Army providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). He is scheduled to go on active duty after three years of pastoral service in Texas under a co-sponsorship agreement between the two archdioceses.

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Catholic U.S. Army Chaplain Candidate Ordained a Transitional Deacon in Detroit

DETROIT – The Reverend Mr. Matthew D. Kurt, (1 Lt) USAR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, April 15, in his home Archdiocese of Detroit, MI. The new deacon is on track to be ordained a priest next year and hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Army providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).

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