Registration is now open for the inaugural Catholic Military Conference, to be held Nov. 9-11, 2026, under the theme “Living and Serving Justly.” The conference, sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), will take place at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, VA.
WASHINGTON, DC — This July, as the Nation celebrates our 250th Anniversary, Catholic Scouts across the United States will come together in a novena to honor America and seek the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. United by faith, Catholic Scouting, an official program of the U.S. Catholic Church, invites Scouts, their leaders and their families to join in this special prayer for our country, asking for blessings, healing, and guidance as we celebrate our nation’s history and future. No set dates are offered for the nine-day prayer—pray when you can. Access each day’s prayer here.
The Catholic Media Association recognized Archbishop Broglio’s statement regarding U.S. Military attacks on suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean and the Pacific with a First Place Award in the category of Best Diocesan Pastoral Message.
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 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).
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.
The Mass will be re-broadcast on EWTN on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 11:30 am and pm ET.
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