Archbishop Broglio has issued a statement on the recognition by Pope Francis of a miracle performed by Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael J. McGivney, clearing the way for the priest’s beatification.
WASHINGTON, DC – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, today issued the following statement on the recognition by Pope Francis of a miracle performed by Knights of Columbus (K of C) founder Father Michael J. McGivney (1852-1890), clearing the way for the priest’s beatification:
WASHINGTON, DC – The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) is celebrating the weekend ordinations of three prospective Catholic United States Military chaplains. On Saturday, May 30, Fathers Joseph Baltz and James Dvorak were ordained priests, and the Reverend Mr. Callan Sweeney was ordained a transitional deacon in preparation for priestly ordination next year. All three plan to serve on active duty with AMS endorsement and faculties following three years of pastoral service in their home dioceses: Father Baltz and the Rev. Mr. Sweeney in the Army; Father Dvorak in the Navy.
Today the Bishop of Rome during his Wednesday audience had a special message for us in the United States. Let us accept the invitation of Pope Francis and pray for peace, justice, and reconciliation.
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