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Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg (left) and president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Johnny C. Taylor Jr. attend the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 27th Annual Awards Gala at the Washington Hilton on Nov. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C.

Arthur Gregg, Catholic convert and first Black lieutenant general in U.S. Army, dies at 96

Sep 3, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Arthur James Gregg, a convert to the Catholic faith who was the first Black American to achieve the rank of... Read more

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U.S. military disavows presentation that described National Right to Life as ‘terrorist group’ 

Jul 12, 2024

By Daniel Payne

A photo circulating on social media this week purported to show a PowerPoint slide as part of a presentation delivered... Read more

Father Marcel Taillon, 58, has been appointed the new interim vocations director for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Amid chaplain shortage, military archdiocese appoints new vocations director

Jan 30, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, has appointed a new interim vocations director to focus on recruiting more Catholic... Read more

John Kirby, coordinator of the National Security Council for Strategic Communications at the White House.

White House raises concerns with Israel about killings at Catholic church in Gaza

Dec 19, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Spokesman John Kirby said the White House is confident that the Israelis “are not making the slaughter, torture, and rape... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Military archbishop: Pray for our veterans on Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

In recognition of Veterans Day, Archbishop Timothy Broglio is calling for prayers for the service members who have fought to... Read more

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Republicans seek to end military’s COVID vaccine mandate by holding up defense bill

Dec 5, 2022

By Peter Pinedo

A number of Republicans are threatening to hold up the NDAA’s passage until Congress requires the DoD to reverse its... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA praised Servant of God Vincent Capodanno at a memorial Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of the heroic chaplain Sept. 6, 2022.

Archbishop: Despite cause’s setback, Capodanno’s example is ‘uplifting for the whole Church’

Sep 7, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

A Sept. 6 Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Vincent Capodanno took place just... Read more

Pope Francis meets the Grenadiers of Sardinia Brigade, part of the Italian army, and their families, on June 11, 2022.

Pope Francis thanks army brigade for protecting pilgrims to the Vatican

Jun 11, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said he hoped the soldiers' time in Rome was spiritually fruitful. Read more

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Archbishop Broglio: Military ‘largest single source’ of vocations to priesthood

May 31, 2021

By Katie Yoder

The archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services says that the military is the “largest single source of vocations... Read more

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Military chaplains embrace God’s call: ‘This is where God wants me’

May 29, 2021

By Katie Yoder

Two military chaplains are embracing their vocation to serve God by ministering to those who serve their country. Read more

Marriage enrichment initiative geared toward military couples

Dec 31, 2019

By Perry West

A global marriage ministry is launching a new initiative to provide resources, encouragement and enrichment opportunities for military couples in... Read more

The Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy, where Pope Francis will say Mass Nov. 2, 2017.

Papal All Souls' Day Mass will be at cemetery for American war dead

Oct 31, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will visit on Thursday an Italian cemetery for American personnel killed in World War II, where he will... Read more

U.S. Marines.

Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good

Jul 27, 2017

By Matt Hadro

After President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that persons identifying as transgender could not serve in the U.S. military, theologians... Read more

Military ship.

Here's why the US bishops are distressed about military spending

May 23, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Leading U.S. bishops have expressed serious concerns with President Donald Trump’s reported budget proposals for the 2018 fiscal year, noting... Read more

Arist: Gerard van Honthorst. Public Domain.

Religious Christmas carols to be allowed in veterans' hospitals

Sep 23, 2016

New clarifications about Department of Veterans Affairs rules have resolved a dispute about religious Christmas carols, gifts and displays in... Read more

American soldiers at a military ceremony at the WWI War Memorial in Lourdes, France on May 16, 2015.

A journey of pain and healing: one US Marine's prayer at Lourdes

May 20, 2015

By Elise Harris

After nearly losing his life in combat nine years ago, retired U.S. Marine Paul McQuigg journeyed to Lourdes with his... Read more

Military wedding.

Military archbishop stresses faithful ministry for chaplains

Sep 23, 2013

In ministering to gay individuals, Catholic chaplains must share Christ’s love and mercy, without being forced to condone same-sex relationships,... Read more

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Report sees new hostility to religion in US military policy

Jul 11, 2013

The Family Research Council has reported a “growing hostility” to religion in the U.S. armed forces, including “concerted efforts to... Read more

Aerial photograph of the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Sept. 26, 2003. DOD photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway/USAF.

Controversy draws attention to military ban on 'proselytism'

May 7, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Uncertainty over what constitutes coercive “proselytism,” which is barred by military policy, has led to concern and criticism of recent... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Coyle. Courtesy of Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Serve vigilantly, Archbishop Broglio tells new military bishop

Apr 26, 2013

The Archdiocese for Military Services received a new auxiliary bishop on Thursday, as Msgr. Robert J. Coyle was ordained with... Read more