Archbishop Broglio has issued a pastoral letter concerning the U.S. Army’s decision to cancel chapel contracts for Catholic religious support personnel.
Archbishop Broglio, urges congressional action to pass the “Pay Our Troops Act of 2026” to ensure that members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the reserve components, and civilian personnel and contractors working for the Department of Defense, will continue to be paid during the government shutdown.
EMMITSBURG, MD – The Sisters and Daughters of Charity welcomed more than 400 visitors to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on Sunday, Oct. 5, for its annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services. The Most Reverend Gregg M. Caggianelli, Ch, Col, USAF, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), was the principal celebrant and homilist for the 3:30 p.m. Mass, which was broadcast Sunday night on EWTN. The pilgrimage is celebrated each year on the first Sunday in October to seek Mother Seton’s intercession for the safety of those serving at sea, including the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, and Public Health Services.
The Army’s only award for Chaplain Corps civilians recognizes Sister Michael’s nearly 40 years of continuous service on post.
Archbishop Broglio is directing all priests in service to the U.S. Military to continue exercising their religious liberty and offer Mass at military installations during the ongoing government shutdown.
Archbishop Broglio commissioned three new members of Team Saint Paul, an AMS apostolate for civilian young adults to accompany peers in the U.S. armed forces on their journeys of faith.
The AMS Marriage Enrichment Retreat in Gangneug, South Korea, drew a record attendance with 39 couples participating. The well-attended weekend was a precious respite for couples living out their marital commitments under the stress, pressures, and mobility of military life.
Archbishop Broglio was the principal celebrant at the live-televised annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno.
Seminarians preparing to become Catholic priests and U.S. Military chaplains assembled in the Nation’s Capital for the annual Labor Day Weekend Gathering for Co-Sponsored Seminarians.
SAN DIEGO, CA – More than five dozen active-duty Catholic military chaplains and other priests in service to the United States Military gathered in San Diego this past week for the first of four biennial convocations being held across the nation and in Rome over the next three months under the direction of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA (AMS).
Archbishop Broglio has issued a statement on Friday’s decision by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to revoke a 2022 rule that allowed access to abortions:
Donors surpassed the $80,000 goal in this year’s annual Day of Giving for the Archdiocese. The AMS gratefully accepted more than $95,000 from 337 donors on July 21, its 40th birthday.
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