Catholic moral theologian Joseph Capizzi, Ph.D., mulls upcoming keynote on the ethics of military service at the Nov. 9-11 Catholic Military Conference in Chantilly, VA.

A military chaplain’s counsel on debt management led retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. “Gunny” Riley on a post-service vocation counseling others. Here, he shares the story.

Exactly what is the Catholic Military Conference, set for Nov. 9-11, 2026 in Chantilly, VA? Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, the Very Reverend Anthony R. Frontiero, S.T.D., and General Counsel Elizabeth Tomlin, share participants will come face-to-face some of the most important moral choices confronting those who serve in today’s military.

All U.S. Military members are required to take an oath to defend and uphold the Constitution. With the Nation celebrating its 250th birthday, Catholic Professor Justin Litke, Ph.D., reflects on how Catholic teaching influenced the founding documents and where America stands today in pursuit of a more perfect union.

Father Chris Palladino, J.C.L., of the Archdiocese of Boston discusses his new role as Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.