The fathers of the early church fought very hard to preserve orthodox teaching regarding the person of Christ. There were numerous assaults on his divinity and nature, and the Council of Chalcedon seemed to put the issue to rest for good. The teaching that Jesus Christ, was eternal, always existed, is fully divine, and fully human was now put to rest. Though this was crucial part in the Christological story, it was not complete. The Church fathers wrestled with various... Read more
Belmont, N.C. (September 23, 2025) – Belmont Abbey College earns national recognition for academic excellence, securing the No. 2 spot for Best Undergraduate Teaching among Regional Colleges in the South in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings—for the second year in a row. The college also rose ten places to No. 12 in the Regional Colleges–South category, placing the college in the top 10 percent, affirming its continued growth and impact in the region. These achievements coincide with a period of remarkable growth... Read more
Greenwood Village, CO, September 22, 2025—Amazing Parish, a transformative movement that began just over a decade ago to help pastors and their leadership teams fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to “Go make disciples of all nations,” aims to broaden its mission and vision for the future at the 2026 Leadership Summit to be held August 3-5, 2026 in Houston, TX. A conference previously open only to parish teams that were member clients, Amazing Parish now invites all clergy, seminarians, diocesan staff,... Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA (AMS), on Friday commissioned three new members of Team Saint Paul, an AMS apostolate for civilian young adults to accompany peers in the U.S. armed forces on their journeys of faith. “With the help of God I am ready and willing to serve,” said all three: Zackary Little (Sgt), USMC (Ret.), Mark Baron (SGT), USA, and Regis Kramer (SGT), USA. The commissioning took place at noon Mass before a congregation of... Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — Vietnam War hero, the Servant of God Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, CHC, LT, USN (1929-1967), gave his life to bring Christ to brave U.S. Marines in combat: “Father Capodanno on the battlefield knew that he brought something no one else could bring. He brought the sacraments, the life-giving presence of Jesus Christ, to those both in extreme danger or at the point of death.” His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, preached those words Thursday... Read more
GANGNEUG, SOUTH KOREA — The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), drew a record attendance for its 10th Marriage Enrichment Retreat since 2018. Thirty-nine U.S. Military couples took part in the Sept. 5-7 gathering at the Skybay Hotel in Gangneug, South Korea, surpassing the previous attendance record of 31 set last spring in Germany. The retreat facilitator, AMS Vice-Chancellor for Evangelization Mark Moitoza, Th.D., D. Min., said the well-attended weekend of prayer, reflection, heart-to-heart dialogue, and marital bonding was a precious respite for... Read more
Adding to the roster of the popular Pocket Guide line, Ascension has released Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy, a book for Catholics that helps them to learn how to better see their neighbor and treat everyone with the dignity they deserve. Written by Claire Couche, Elizabeth Marcolini, and Neena Gaynor, Catholic writers and stewards of hospitality, this prayerful book accompanies the faithful as they learn to embrace mercy as the language of love. Created with Catholics in mind, Pocket Guide... Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — Seminarians preparing to become Catholic priests and U.S. Military chaplains should commit themselves to ongoing formation, even after ordination and accession to active duty. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, delivered that message in a Saturday morning homily to two dozen chaplain candidates assembled in the Nation’s Capital for the annual Labor Day Weekend Gathering for Co-Sponsored Seminarians. In the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, standing at the cathedra,... Read more
Montecito, CA, August 28, 2025 — As Texas reels from devastating flood damage and loss of life and communities across the country brace for worsening storms during peak hurricane season, survivor Kim Cantin is stepping forward to share a powerful message: healing is possible, even in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. Cantin, who lived through the 2018 Montecito mudslide that claimed 23 lives—including her husband, teenage son and beloved dog—offers solidarity, compassion and hope to those navigating the long road... Read more
SAN DIEGO, CA – More than five dozen active-duty Catholic military chaplains and other priests in service to the United States Military gathered in San Diego this past week for the first of four biennial convocations being held across the nation and in Rome over the next three months under the direction of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA (AMS). Last week’s five-day gathering at the Courtyard by Marriott at Liberty Station, Point Loma, was... Read more
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