Archbishop Broglio led the faithful gathered in the crypt church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in same prayer with which the U.S. Bishops consecrated the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Archbishop Broglio cordially invites the faithful of the Archdiocese to the inaugural Catholic Military Conference, Nov. 9-11, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia.
Archbishop Broglio expressed his profound gratitude for Bishop Spencer’s service, saying, “No one could have asked for a more faithful, willing collaborator.”
EAST LANSING, MI – The Reverend Mr. Paul Keenan, ENS, USN, a candidate for Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, June 6, in his home Diocese of Lansing, 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. Navy, providing pastoral care to Catholic Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their families.
FARGO, ND – Father Brendon Schneibel, ENS, USNR, a candidate for United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a priest on Saturday, June 6, in his home Diocese of Fargo, ND. The new priest is on track eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Navy, providing pastoral care to Catholic sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).
BUFFALO, NY – Father Christopher J. Wild, LT, USN, a candidate for United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a priest on Saturday, June 6, in his home Diocese of Buffalo, NY. The new priest, 28, is on track eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Navy, providing pastoral care to Catholic Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Board of Directors of the Saint John XXIII Foundation gathered at the Edwin Cardinal O’Brien Pastoral Center in Washington, D.C., for the Foundation’s spring Board meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026. Several members of the Board traveled from across the country to participate in the meeting, in conjunction with the 32nd Annual Memorial Mass of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
MADISON, WI – Father Mark Wagner, 2d Lt, USAF, a candidate for United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a Catholic priest on Friday, May 22, in his home Diocese of Madison, WI. The new priest hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Air Forceproviding pastoral care to Catholic airmen, space guardians, and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).
The Mass will be re-broadcast on EWTN on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 11:30 am and pm ET.
BINGHAMTON, NY – The Reverend Mr. Jonathan M. Hoole, ENS, USN, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 16, in his home Diocese of Syracuse, NY. The new deacon hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Navy providing pastoral care to Catholic Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).
WASHINGTON, DC — As the Nation prepares to celebrate its 250th Anniversary, a U.S. Armed Forces Color Guard from the Military District of Washington will herald the opening of the 32nd Annual Memorial Mass at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Mass will take place in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, Northeast, in Washington, DC.
Archbishop Broglio said, “The news of Bishop-elect Studniewski fills me with joy. He was a fine military chaplain and has been an excellent pastor. I look forward to working with him in Region IV and promise him my prayerful support as he and Bishop-elect Robert Boxie prepare for episcopal ordination.”
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