Discovering Something Greater Aims to Redefine Success for Women

Last updated on: November 13, 2023 at 9:17 am By William Hemsworth

SOUTHERN ARIZONA, NOVEMBER 10, 2022 — Four mothers and authors, Kristin Gudenkauf, Mary Reiss Farias, Casie Rendon, and Kimberly Crossland, collaborated to co-author a newly released book, Discovering Something Greater. This new book is a unique invitation for women and fellow parents to bring into focus the passion projects that have been stirring within their hearts, as well as the guidance and encouragement to take the next steps forward with confidence, conviction, and clarity. Discover Something Greater These authors each... Read more

Country Music Artist Meghan Patrick Shares Her Story in New ‘I Am Second’ Film

Last updated on: November 9, 2023 at 3:05 pm By William Hemsworth

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PLANO, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 — In the new White Chair Film released by global storytelling organization I Am Second, Canadian-born talent Meghan Patrick shares about her journey from hopelessness to fulfillment, including how unexpected friendships and a newfound faith directed her purpose. Growing up, Patrick had a young, successful start in competitive snowboarding and an ever-developing interest in music. Following a sudden significant injury, her snowboarding vocation was halted. It was then that Patrick found a deepened comfort in music as she began... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio Issues Statement on the Occasion of Veterans Day

Last updated on: November 9, 2023 at 2:53 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued the following statement on the occasion of Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023: “11 November marks the end of the First World War, the “useless slaughter” in the words of Pope Benedict XV. War results from the failure of dialogue and announces the last resort. Unfortunately, it is still the reality for millions of people in our world... Read more

Join Archbishop Broglio Online to Pray the Rosary on Veterans Day

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 11:17 am By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — What better way to start Veterans Day than to kneel and pray the Rosary, invoking the intercession of Mary the Mother of God? This year His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), will do just that with an online prayer group. In a live-stream broadcast on YouTube beginning at 7:45 a.m. EST on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, His Excellency will join the group “Many Hail Marys at a... Read more

I Heard The Bells To Be Released

Last updated on: November 7, 2023 at 6:06 pm By William Hemsworth

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LANCASTER, PA., Nov. 7, 2023 – Following nearly five decades of producing spectacular, faith-based entertainment experiences live on stage, Sight & Sound partners with Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to release their debut feature film, I HEARD THE BELLS, for the first time on Digital and DVD on November 14, 2023. The release will contain bonus features delving deeper into the filmmaking and historical figures that inspired the film. Set in the 1860s, the film takes viewers on a journey through... Read more

Moral Injury Explored in 2023 Chaplain Convocations

Last updated on: October 30, 2023 at 6:03 pm By William Hemsworth

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ROME — Every other year Archbishop Timothy Broglio summons all active-duty Catholic military chaplains and other priests in service to the U.S. armed forces to a convocation to discuss current affairs and common concerns. This year, as usual, His Excellency held the convocation in four alternate locations giving hundreds of priests, stationed throughout the global Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), a sensible option for attending one nearest them. This year’s convocations were held 21-25 August in San Diego, CA; 4-8 September in Arlington, VA (Washington, DC); 8-22... Read more

Pope Francis bestows the honorary title “Chaplain of His Holiness” upon retired veteran U.S. Navy chaplain

Last updated on: October 21, 2023 at 10:51 am By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — Father John L. Kaul, CAPT, CHC, USN (Ret.), is now the Reverend Monsignor John L. Kaul. Pope Francis has named the Detroit priest who served as a U.S. Navy chaplain for more than a quarter century an honorary “Chaplain of His Holiness.” The conferral carries the title of “monsignor,” a mainly honorific form of address granted priests in recognition of exceptional service to the Church. The Apostolic Nunciature of the United States gave notice of the honor last week to Msgr. Kaul’s current... Read more

The Saint John XXIII Foundation Announces a New Way to Support Its Ministry

Last updated on: October 13, 2023 at 12:52 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mr. Joseph Starshak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saint John XXIII Foundation, is happy to announce the creation of Permanent Named Endowed Funds, a new way to support the Foundation’s Endowment. The Saint John XXIII Foundation now offers supporters the opportunity to establish named endowed funds within the General Endowed Fund that perpetually support the practice of the faith of Catholics in the Armed Forces, Catholic patients in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and Catholic United States government... Read more

Catholic U.S. Military Families Spend Holiday Weekend on Retreat

Last updated on: October 11, 2023 at 6:55 am By William Hemsworth

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DAHLONEGA, GA — More than 20 U.S. Military families spent part of the Columbus Day weekend on the tranquil shores of Camp Hidden Lake in northern Georgia, engaged in outdoor fun, prayer, reflection, dialogue, fellowship, and celebration of the Eucharist. The families took part in a Catholic Military Family Camp co-sponsored by the Evangelization Office of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), and Life Teen, a Eucharist-centered movement and non-profit organization, founded in 1985, to lead teenagers and their families into a deeper... Read more

Pilgrimage for the Sea Services Celebrates Attendance Revival After Pandemic

Last updated on: October 10, 2023 at 3:52 pm By William Hemsworth

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EMMITSBURG, MD – The Sisters and Daughters of Charity, devoted to the care of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, welcomed more than 400 visitors on Sunday, Oct. 1, for the annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services. Organizers say the registered attendance of 411 is the most since the COVID pandemic. “I’m very, very pleased,” said Sponsoring Committee Chairman Admiral William J. Fallon, USN (Ret.). “We had a large crowd. That’s delightful.” Mr. Rob Judge, Executive Director of the Shrine, said the... Read more