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Walter Reed military hospital says new Catholic pastoral care contract under review
The Maryland medical center was sharply criticized by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio for not renewing its contract with a local... Read more
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Broglio blasts military hospital for putting for-profit firm in charge of Catholic pastoral care
Walter Reed military hospital ended its contract with a community of Franciscan friars just before Holy Week, the Archdiocese of... Read more
The ‘Four Chaplains,’ selfless heroes of WWII, honored on 80th anniversary of their deaths
A New Jersey parish church on Sunday honor the “Four Chaplains” who sacrificed their lives to save others on the... Read more
Meet the ‘Lone Survivor’ priest and ‘Grunt Padre’ author who’s now the head chaplain of the Coast Guard
Father Daniel Mode has spent nine years oversea as a Navy chaplain, including seven years on ships and aircraft carriers. Read more
Archbishop: Despite cause’s setback, Capodanno’s example is ‘uplifting for the whole Church’
A Sept. 6 Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Vincent Capodanno took place just... Read more
PHOTOS: POW Father Emil Kapaun honored, laid to rest in funeral Mass
On Wednesday, the Diocese of Wichita held a funeral Mass and procession honoring Servant of God Emil Kapaun at the... Read more
Father Kapaun imitated Christ's love 'throughout his ministry', bishop says at funeral Mass
During Wednesday's funeral Mass for Father Emil Kapaun, the Bishop of Wichita called the U.S. Army chaplain who died in... Read more
PHOTOS: Funeral vigil for Father Emil Kapaun
On Tuesday, the Diocese of Wichita held a vigil and rosary for Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, who died... Read more
Watch: Father Emil Kapaun's funeral Mass
The Diocese of Wichita will hold a rosary and vigil for Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun on Tuesday, Sept.... Read more
Father Kapaun's remains returned to Kansas
The remains of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun returned to his hometown of Pilsen, Kansas on Saturday, ahead of... Read more
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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
