WASHINGTON, D.C.— More than 460 generous donors gave over $128,000 in birthday gifts to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), on Thursday, July 21, a Day of Giving marking the Archdiocese’s 41 years of continuous pastoral care to Catholics in uniform, the nation’s VA Medical Centers, and civilian government service beyond U.S. borders.
This year, as in the past few years, proceeds from the annual Day of Giving will support Team Saint Paul (TSP), a growing ministry of Catholic lay people sent by the AMS to accompany young adult servicemen and women, ages 18-29, on their journey of Christian discipleship and faith at the installations where they serve.
Mr. Salvador Perez, AMS Executive Director of Advancement, said: “We are profoundly grateful to everyone who supported Team Saint Paul during this campaign. Together, we ensure that the men and women who faithfully serve our country are never without the hope, love, and presence of Christ and His Church.”
It’s not too late to contribute to the 2026 Day of Giving. To give, go here. Gifts will be gratefully accepted for the rest of the year at givingday.milarch.org/. Anyone interested in becoming a TSP member may apply at catholicjobs.com/job/8263158635. To support an individual TSP missionary, visit milarch.org/missionaries/support/.