Archbishop Broglio Visits the Sick, Celebrates Ash Wednesday

Last updated on: March 6, 2025 at 6:02 pm By William Hemsworth

BETHESDA, MD — Yesterday, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in keeping with his annual custom on the first day of Lent. Nearly 150 U.S. Military personnel, patients, hospital staff, and others gathered in Memorial Auditorium for the noon Mass, which took place soon after Archbishop Broglio brought ashes and Holy Communion to bedridden patients in their rooms. In his homily, Archbishop Broglio called... Read more

Father Don Calloway to speak at Catholic Men’s Conference

Last updated on: March 6, 2025 at 5:53 pm By Guest Contributor

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Can your life change in one day? It did for Donald Calloway. Calloway didn’t grow up in a Christian household. As a matter of fact, he was a high school dropout who used drugs, was incarcerated, and spent time in rehabilitation programs. Fast forward to 2025. That troubled young man is now a Catholic priest, known as Father Donald Calloway. At the age of 52 he’s an internationally renowned Catholic speaker and author. Men from throughout the Diocese of Tucson... Read more

Decree opens the path forward for Fr. Kapaun’s Beatification

Last updated on: February 25, 2025 at 8:07 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — The Catholic Church now recognizes the “offering of life” of the Venerable Father Emil J. Kapaun, CH (CPT), USA, a U.S. Army chaplain who suffered an agonizing death 75 years ago in a North Korean Prisoner of War (POW) camp at the service of fellow captive soldiers. On Monday, Pope Francis authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate a decree that Father Kapaun “offered his life” prematurely out of Christian charity. The decree opens the path forward for Father Kapaun’s Beatification.... Read more

Theology: Every Christian Is A Theologian

Last updated on: February 24, 2025 at 7:12 pm By William Hemsworth

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We have all seen it, and possibly know people that do it. There are Christians among us who lament the pursuit of theology because they have accepted Christ as savior. This is fantastic and we should be excited for them, but I always have a concern in the back of my mind. You simply can’t remove Christ from the truths about Christ, and that is why theology matters. In its most basic definition theology is defined as “the study of... Read more

Faith Meets Science: The Story of Blessed Nicholas Steno

Last updated on: February 24, 2025 at 6:57 pm By William Hemsworth

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Join us as we explore how “Faith Meets Science” in this inspiring discussion with author Thomas Salerno! In this episode, we discuss his new children’s book, *The Riddle of the Tongue Stones*, which tells the fascinating story of Blessed Nicholas Steno—an influential Catholic convert and pioneering scientist. Discover how Steno’s groundbreaking work in geology and paleontology laid the foundations for modern science while showcasing that faith and reason can beautifully coexist. Thomas shares his journey as a writer, the inspiration... Read more

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop for the Military

Last updated on: February 21, 2025 at 10:23 am By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — Pope Francis today named a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). He is Father Gregg M. Caggianelli, Ch Col USAF, a nearly 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Father Caggianelli’s pontifical appointment brings to five the total number of auxiliary bishops serving under His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, and current president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Father Caggianelli’s episcopal ordination will occur at a time... Read more

BREAKING: Project DYNAMO rescues American family from Haiti

Last updated on: February 20, 2025 at 9:22 am By William Hemsworth

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MIAMI – After weeks of meticulous planning, a team of U.S. military veterans from Project DYNAMO successfully conducted a high-risk rescue operation of an American family from Haiti on Monday. The mission, known as Operation Yellowtail, faced extreme danger due to escalating violence among rival gangs in the impoverished island nation, whose government has collapsed. The mission’s objective was to medically evacuate a Christian missionary and his family, including their infant daughter, who has had health complications since birth. Unable To Escape Trapped within the mission compound amidst ongoing... Read more

A Trio of Lenten Offerings from the Augustine Institute

Last updated on: February 18, 2025 at 6:01 pm By William Hemsworth

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Florissant, MO, February 18, 2025— In an effort to foster a fruitful and transformative Lenten experience for Catholics, the Augustine Institute invites the faithful to get a head start this year. How To Lent is a new four-part video series available on Formed, the Augustine Institute’s faith formation streaming platform. Lively and accessible, these episodes challenge the commonly held notion that Lent is merely about giving things up. Using the experience of Jesus’ temptation in the desert, episodes dive into the three Lenten... Read more

U.S. Servicemen Reflect on Influence of St. Joseph

Last updated on: February 13, 2025 at 5:44 pm By William Hemsworth

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VALLENDAR, GERMANY – Catholic men stationed with the U.S. Military in Germany—ever vigilant to threats against national security and world peace—took a spiritual breather this past weekend at the Schoenstatt Retreat Center on the peaceful banks of the Rhine River. In that edenic setting in western central Germany, Bishop William (Bill) Muhm, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), welcomed 58 active-duty personnel, contractors, and sons to the annual AMS European Men’s Retreat for those who serve. The servicemen... Read more

Broglio Welcomes Termination of Tax-Funded Abortion Travel

Last updated on: February 1, 2025 at 5:09 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, issued the following statement today on the Trump Administration’s decision to end taxpayer funding for abortion travel in the U.S. Military: “The very good news that President Trump has signed an executive order to return to enforcement of the Hyde Amendment in the military is welcomed by all who strive to protect unborn children. I have long been concerned about the use of... Read more