Military Chaplains

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Military chaplains inspired this soldier, abandoned as a toddler, to enter seminary

Retired Army Col. Cameron Song Sellers served his country, and now, he’s serving God. Read more

Father Kapaun's remains to return to Kansas, family says

The remains of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, army chaplain and hero of the Korean War, will return to... Read more

Medal of Honor chaplain Fr Emil Kapaun's body identified, as sainthood inquiry continues

Department of Defense investigators have identified the remains of U.S. Army chaplain and Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun among... Read more

Military chaplains help traumatized soldiers, but who helps them?

As military veterans and victims of violence are treated for psychological trauma, the emotional wounds of missionaries and military chaplains... Read more

This priest died in a Korean prison camp. Will the Catholic Church beatify him?

There's good news in Kansas: former army chaplain Father Emil J. Kapaun has taken a step closer to possible beatification... Read more

A chat with the Philly priest who earned a Bronze Star in Afghanistan

After Mass at a typical parish, it’s fellowship over coffee and donuts. But for troops stationed in Afghanistan, after Mass... Read more

Military chaplains: God in the trenches of Ukraine

Since April, Ukraine’s eastern provinces have experienced continual military confrontation between its government, and pro-Russian separatists and Russian forces, and... Read more

Rhode Island military chaplain introduces Boston Marathon to Afghanistan

A year ago, Father Lukasz Willenberg could never have imagined that this year, despite racing under a most unique set... Read more

Legislators ask for strengthening of military religious freedom

A U.S. senator and a congressman have urged the Secretary of Defense to reissue military rules to strengthen religious freedom... Read more

Government shutdown threatens military Masses, chaplains

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, lawmakers are being urged to authorize the celebration of Mass by contract priests, who... Read more

Navy chaplain honored in Vietnam despite Communist objections

Bishop Joseph Chau Ngoc Tri of Da Nang recently organized and was present at a Mass in honor of Father... Read more