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Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Military archdiocese reiterates Church teaching on Covid vaccines

Aug 9, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The Pentagon is reportedly set to require that all troops receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a memo that was... Read more

US military archbishop laments Navy decision to end Masses at San Diego bases

Sep 8, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA is hoping the U.S. Navy will reconsider its decision to terminate its contracts... Read more

The Naval Academy Chapel on the campus of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

US Navy changes course, allows attendance at religious services with coronavirus precautions

Jul 10, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

After reports that sailors and their families could be barred from attending church services, the U.S Navy has clarified that... Read more

The USS John S. McCain is steered to Changi Naval Base in Singapore following a collision with a mercant vessel, Aug. 21, 2017. US Navy photo by MC 3rd Class Madailein Abbott/Released.

US military archbishop prays following USS John S McCain collision

Aug 22, 2017

Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the US military archdiocese offered prayers Monday after a US Navy destroyer collided with a tanker... Read more

A multi-national military group participates in a pilgrimage for peace to the shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Aug. 14, 2016.

Soldiers from six nations join Marian peace pilgrimage in Poland

Aug 19, 2016

Representatives from the United States military joined troops from five other countries in a walk for peace in Poland last... Read more

The grotto where Our Lady of Lourdes is said to have appeared. May 14, 2015.

At Lourdes shrine, 'wounded warriors' can pray for peace and healing

May 17, 2015

By Elise Harris

Military service members’ annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Lourdes can be a time of healing and peace, especially... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio at the 5th annual Benefit for the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Prayer for fallen veterans is part of Church's mission, bishop says

May 27, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Remembering those who have given their lives in the line of duty is part of the Christian call to transform... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Military archdiocese at Langley AFB, March 13, 2012. USAF photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi.

Archbishop offers prayers, support to Fort Hood victims

Apr 3, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The Archbishop for the Military Services, as well as President Obama and Texas Gov. Rick Perry offered their condolences and... Read more