WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Catholic military chaplains and two lay supporters of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) were invested Saturday in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, the successor of an ancient military force established some 900 years ago to protect a very jewel of Christendom—the Tomb of Christ. Crusader … Continue reading →

Number of seminarians committed to military service continues to rise as need grows LUBBOCK, TEXAS – United States Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Brian Patrick Wood was ordained a Deacon by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Plácido Rodríguez, Bishop of Lubbock, on Saturday, December 10, at Christ the King Cathedral. The Reverend Mister Wood, 35, is … Continue reading →

Archbishop to spend holy season with servicemen and women in Middle East WASHINGTON, D.C. – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services (AMS), invites people everywhere to remember and pray for U.S. military personnel, veterans and their families as the world celebrates Christmas. Archbishop Broglio said: “The traditions … Continue reading →

Promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General awaits U.S. Senate confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Air Force (USAF) Reserve announced this week that Father Richard M. Erikson, a USAF colonel and Catholic military chaplain, has been selected for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General. President Obama officially nominated Father Erikson for the promotion, … Continue reading →

Will celebrate confirmation of six soldiers during pastoral visit WASHINGTON, D.C. – His Excellency, the Most Reverend F. Richard Spencer, Episcopal Vicar for Europe and Asia of the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), arrived Monday in northern Afghanistan, where he will spend Advent and the Christmas holidays ministering to United States and multinational NATO … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C.— In my Navy career I was frequently asked by people back home in Chicago what they could do to help our servicemen and women. The usual answer was cookies and rosaries. I now have a third answer, recruiting. Throughout the history of the U.S. military, the Church’s mission has been to bring priests … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C. – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services (AMS), offers his thoughts and prayers for U.S. military veterans as the nation observes Veterans Day on Friday. Archbishop Broglio said: “We enjoy great freedoms in the United States. Let us never forget the men and women who … Continue reading →

Fundraiser TONIGHT at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), which endorses Catholic priests to serve in the U.S. armed forces as military chaplains, will hold its annual benefit reception at 7:00 p.m. (ET) on Tonight, November 8, 2011 at the Army Navy Country Club, … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) announced today that Father James Stump, OFM Cap, a chaplain based at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Palo Alto, California, was named one of six finalists for the Catholic Extension Society’s 34th Annual Lumen Christi (“Light of Christ”) Award. The Lumen Christi Award … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Next week will be a busy time for the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) as the archdiocese and the nation prepare to observe Veterans Day on Friday, November 11. On Sunday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. (EST), His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, will celebrate … Continue reading →

THE VATICAN — Dozens of U.S. military chaplains began the day Wednesday with Mass at the Tomb of St. Peter before attending the weekly audience of Pope Benedict XVI. Mention was made of the presence of the group of about 40 Catholic chaplains from all branches of the U.S. armed forces and their leader, His … Continue reading →

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – How to bring the Gospel to young adults who treat religion like life insurance—something good to have, especially in an emergency, but not a moral compass for daily living? That is one of the biggest challenges facing military chaplains the world over, according to His Excellency, the Most Reverend F. Richard Spencer, … Continue reading →

November 8th Fundraiser to be held at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) announced today it will hold its annual benefit reception at 7:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. The AMS is the … Continue reading →

Recognizes contributions of “jumping padre” to those he served and the Church at large WASHINGTON, D.C. – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services (AMS), USA, today issued the following statement on the death of retired Archbishop Philip Hannan. Hannan, who died Thursday in New Orleans at the … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C. – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, issued a statement today in support of a letter from the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to U.S. President Barack Obama, urging President Obama to call off his administration’s attack on the constitutionality … Continue reading →