U.S. Navy Chaplain Candidate Ordained Transitional Deacon

Last updated on: May 21, 2025 at 6:26 pm By William Hemsworth

LANCASTER, NY – The Reverend Mr. Christopher J. Wild, LTJG, USN, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 17, in his home Diocese of Buffalo, NY. The new deacon, 27, is on track to be ordained a priest next year and hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Navy, providing pastoral care to Catholic sailors and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services,... Read more

New Deacon Anticipates Becoming Air Force Chaplain

Last updated on: May 21, 2025 at 6:22 pm By William Hemsworth

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MONONA, WI – The Reverend Mr. Mark Wagner, 2d Lt, USAF, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Friday, May 16, in his home Diocese of Madison, WI. The new deacon hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Air Force providing pastoral care to Catholic airmen and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). “When I became an altar server in... Read more

Fr. Mark Mary-Ames Releases Eight Promises of God

Last updated on: May 17, 2025 at 3:16 pm By William Hemsworth

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[Exton, PA, May 1, 2025—] Eight Promises of God walks readers through the promises made to the faithful in the Beatitudes, and emboldens them to trust in God’s providence. Host of the #1 podcast The Rosary in a Year, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, has written Eight Promises of God: Discovering Hope Through the Beatitudes, a book that helps Catholics cling to the hope of God at all times. Diving into the Beatitudes, this new book presents readers with the unwavering promises... Read more

AMS 31st Annual Memorial Mass on 5/18/25

Last updated on: May 13, 2025 at 5:53 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — A Military District of Washington Armed Forces Color Guard will herald opening of the 31st Annual Memorial Mass at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, Northeast, in Washington, D.C. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, will celebrate the Mass on the Fifth Sunday of Easter in honor of the men and women who... Read more

New Study Highlights Parish Role In Battling Loneliness

Last updated on: May 13, 2025 at 5:43 pm By William Hemsworth

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Florence, SC, May 13, 2025— In recent years, a variety of studies have commonly reported the value of clergy and places of worship for those who are religious and also battling isolation, loneliness, and other risk factors that can lead to mental illness. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, ACS Technologies, a 45-year leader in church management software, market expertise, and data analysis, is affirming these findings with data from their ground-breaking American Beliefs Study: Religious Preferences and Practices that examined... Read more

Blanca Brings Fourth Studio LP, Full Bloom, to Life 10/17/25

Last updated on: May 10, 2025 at 8:04 pm By William Hemsworth

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Nashville, Tenn. (May 9, 2025) — Curb Records trailblazer Blanca is poised to bring her fourth studio LP, Full Bloom, to life Oct. 17, 2025. Beginning today (5/9), her highly anticipated follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed The Heartbreak and the Healing is now available for fans to pre-add, pre-save or pre-order HERE. Blanca exposes growth in vibrant color on Full Bloom. On the other side of heartbreak, the powerhouse vocalist discovers beauty across a variety of sonic shades as she seamlessly blends Latin, pop, reggae, worship, dance and... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Gregg M. Caggianelli Ordained

Last updated on: May 10, 2025 at 4:36 pm By William Hemsworth

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BOYNTON BEACH, FLA – Today, the Most Reverend Gregg M. Caggianelli was ordained an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, making him the first U.S. bishop ordained after the election of Pope Leo XIV. The ordination took place in Boynton Beach, FL, at Saint Vincent De Paul Regional Seminary, where the new bishop—an active reservist and colonel in the United States Air Force—has served for years as a priest, professor, and administrator. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio,... Read more

Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly Gets A New Honor

Last updated on: May 7, 2025 at 7:31 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Joseph Starshak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saint John XXIII Foundation, is honored to announce that Patrick E. Kelly (Captain, United States Navy, Retired), Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has been named an Honorary Patron of the Saint John XXIII Foundation. Supreme Knight Kelly will be recognized formally during the Foundation’s upcoming 2025 Annual Patrons Reception to be held in Charleston, SC, on Oct. 23, 2025. The distinction recognizes Supreme Knight Kelly’s exceptional leadership, generosity, and long-standing partnership between... Read more

CatholicPsych’s Approach to Catholic Mental Health Care

Last updated on: May 6, 2025 at 6:08 pm By William Hemsworth

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Greenwich, CT, May 6, 2025— Over the last 25 years, there are more people in therapy and more people receiving medication for mental health struggles than ever before according to numerous recent reports, with nearly every metric indicating downturns as it pertains to suicide, gender dysphoria, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. As the United States observes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, one organization is observing positive transformations in the field thanks to its innovative proprietary model of treatment... Read more

Archbishop Broglio Honored with 2025 “Fishers of Men” Award

Last updated on: May 5, 2025 at 8:03 pm By William Hemsworth

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – Guadalupe Radio Network recently honored His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, with its ‘Fishers of Men Award.’ The award presentation took place on April 26 at the Catholic network’s annual dinner, preceded by a Divine Mercy Vigil Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph L. Coffey of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). AMS Auxiliary Bishop Coffey received the award–the Our Lady of Guadalupe stole with a special embroidered inscription on the collar–on behalf... Read more