Salute Spring 2014

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Archbishop Broglio celebrating Mass at the Garden of Gethsemane.

(The rock in the foreground is where Jesus is believed to have prayed the night He was handed over to the Romans.)

Dear Friends of the Archdiocese for the Military Services,

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aster is later this year and so we might hope that spring will be blossoming when we solemnly celebrate the Lord’s victory over sin and death. In our hemisphere, nature really is renewed and reborn. That makes our spiritual renewal all the easier to appreciate.

Of course, the Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection really open salvation to all of us. What a propitious moment to place in your hands another issue of Salute.

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arly January found the Auxiliary Bishops and me at Bethany Retreat Center to be summoned to a Revolution of Tenderness by Father Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., CEO of Canada’s Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation and Television Network. His rich commentaries on the Sacred Scriptures, the ministry of Pope Francis, and some saints from our American continent challenged all of us. Thus fortified, we began our schedule of pastoral visitation.

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his issue of the AMS quarterly publication will, of course, give some details of the pastoral visits made by the bishops and me over the Christmas holidays and offer a brief look at the up-coming pastoral programs and events in the Archdiocese. Once again the International Military Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine of Lourdes at the end of May will bring many wounded warriors and other pilgrims to France. Special thanks are due to the Knights of Columbus for their continuing support of this important effort.

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n behalf of all of those to whom the Archdiocese for the Military Services ministers, I give special thanks to all of the benefactors who participated either in the first national collection or my archdiocesan appeal to defray the operational costs of the AMS and those associated with the education of seminarians. This new sign of Providence has showered many blessings on all of us.

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ou will see that fund-raising efforts continue, but I am especially grateful for the news that five co-sponsored deacons will be ordained priests this spring. The Lord is indeed bountiful in His gifts to us!

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njoy the following pages of Salute. As I wish you an abundance of Easter blessings, I pray that the Risen Lord will fill you and your loved ones with the serenity and peace that only He can give.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio Archbishop

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THE MAGAZINE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, USA VOLUME 8. NUMBER 1 SPRING /EASTER 2014

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4 Pilgrims All Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio 8 How Do You Do It? Bishop Richard B. Higgins 10 Turn Your Radio (Life) “On”!!!

Bishop F. Richard Spencer 12 Pastoral Visits in the Land of Enchantment Bishop Neal J. Buckon 14 “Momma, home safe and sound, Mike” Bishop Robert J. Coyle 18 AMS Convocations “A SUCCESS” Reverend Monsignor John J.M. Foster 24 New Vocations Director Meet Father Aidan Logan 29 AMS Contract Chaplain Coordinator Meet Father Gregory G. Caiazzo 34 Retirements and Anniversaries 36 SPECIAL REPORT: Super Typhoon Haiyan

The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA publishes SALUTE for the nation’s bishops, active and retired military chaplains, and financial supporters of the Archdiocese.

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the Military Services, P.O. Box 4469, Washington, D.C. 20017-0469 Feedback, letters to the editor, & advertising inquiries: editor@milarch.org Website: www.milarch.org ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO President

MONSIGNOR JOHN J.M. FOSTER Editorial Director

JO ANN REDMOND Editor

Archbishop Broglio celebrating Mass at the Garden of Gethsemane.

(The rock in the foreground is where Jesus is believed to have prayed the night He was handed over to the Romans.)

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© 2014 - A PUBLICATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, USA - SERVING CATHOLICS IN THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD,VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES OVERSEAS.

By ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO

PILGRIMS ALL

ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO WITH THE PILGRIMS GATHERED OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE.

DEADLINES. They are not welcome, but they are inevitable.

In my life they are usually punctuated by the departure times for flights!

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elievers go on pilgrimage to pray at shrines, but also to reflect upon and make manifest a basic truth. Life is a pilgrimage. We, too, have deadlines and a deadline. We are all on a journey to life without end. We do not know how long the life pilgrimage will be, but we live in the hope of everlasting life. That truth sustains us in difficult times and makes us consider the things of this world as passing.

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ooking toward our annual solemn celebration of Easter, my memory takes me back to early evening on Thanksgiving Day. The pilgrims from the Archdiocese for the Military Services had gathered in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for Vespers and Mass. Despite the date of November 28th the Mass was that of Easter Sunday.

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n indult allows you to celebrate the Mass of the mystery in the Life of Christ commemorated in each holy place. The day before, we had celebrated Christmas in Bethlehem. The days of pilgrimage in the Holy Land on the occasion of the end of the Year of Faith allowed the thirty-five pilgrims from the Archdiocese to walk in the footsteps of Our Lord and to contemplate the mysteries of our salvation. It was an amazing time of grace.

It was not my first trip to the Land called holy because the Lord achieved our salvation there, but it was a very significant time. To accompany a group of pilgrims from the Archdiocese entrusted to my pastoral care, to celebrate the Eucharist in such historic places with the priests who serve the men and women in uniform, and to pray for the intentions both of the AMS faithful and her benefactors was indeed a rich grace. It allowed me to pray for peace, to remember the many benefactors of the AMS, and to pray for the special intentions of all of those served by this global Archdiocese.

The frustration provoked by the airline for getting me there a day late soon melted as I celebrated Mass twice on the Mount of Beatitudes. The beauty of the pilgrimage churches, the confusion of Jerusalem, the good weather, the congeniality and respect

of the group, and an excellent guide made the days there almost a time of retreat.

In addition to the Masses celebrated in so many shrines, praying Vespers on a very calm Sea of Galilee has to be one of the more memorable moments of the pilgrimage.

It was good, because December left very few opportunities to rest and reflect.

All of those Advent activities coupled with the preparation for Christmas meant that there was not much time to savor the memories. Even sending greetings for the season had to be fit into a rather full calendar of activities.

Wednesday 18 December found me on a plane heading to Chicago to join Cardinal George in his celebration of thanksgiving to Almighty God for a half-century of priestly ministry. It was an honor to concelebrate the Mass with him and several other bishops and priests from around the country. The Archdiocese of Chicago has been especially generous to the chaplaincy.

Many priests from Chicago serve as chaplains. I wanted to be present to thank the Cardinal, but also to recognize his many generous gifts to the Church and his inspiring leadership.

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LEFT: THE ARCHBISHOP CUTS HIS BIRTHDAY CAKE AT NSA BAHRAIN ON THE LAST DAY OF HIS VISIT. RIGHT: THE ARCHBISHOP DISTRIBUTING THE EUCHARIST AT THE CONFIRMATION MASS TO THE NEWLY CONFIRMED.

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he next three days allowed me to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent four times for three different communities. In many Islamic countries Catholic communities celebrate Sunday Masses on Friday (the day off), as well as on Sunday.

On Friday morning after a rather short night in the home of the brother of a gradeschool classmate (it is a small world), I celebrated my first Liturgy of the Fourth Sunday of Advent. At the conclusion of that Mass, I confirmed the son of the military attaché to the US Embassy in Muscat. The Indian Capuchins who staff the parish were very kind and welcomed me with open arms.

I enjoyed a festive meal with the family of the newly confirmed and was immediately transported back to the years when these experiences were part of my everyday existence. These families who travel the globe while the parents represent our country abroad learn many things, but they also make sacrifices for all of us. It was good to be able to provide some direct ministry to them.

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Of course, another plane was in the afternoon schedule as I traveled farther south and was welcomed by yet another Capuchin community composed of priests from India. There was another Mass for the same “Sunday on Friday”. Oman is tolerant of other faiths, but at that location the Catholics and the Protestants share a compound. The churches and buildings for catechism are separated, but everything is located on the same plot of land. I did have to obtain a “license” to celebrate Mass in public.

I spent the weekend at a nearby base and offered Mass for the Catholic community there. It was a privilege to celebrate the joyful news of the Lord’s Advent in that isolated spot. Somehow they discovered that it was my birthday and a cake appeared. It seems that the date of birth is always included in the information sent in advance. It is necessary for gate passes!

Sunday night – after yet another plane ride or two – found me in Bahrain. It was a known location, because I have visited twice before. The Naval Station there is large and now once again includes the

presence of families. Father Shawn Brown is the command chaplain there and he was a great host.

In addition to the protocol visits I was privileged to confirm some youngsters and celebrate Christmas Mass at the Marine Air Station, two at the Naval Station, and one on the USS Harry S. Truman. It was a good visit. The recent sojourn in Bethlehem brought it all home again. Jesus was born in our midst. He took on our human condition in order to offer us salvation.

That deep joy abides and makes us feel at home every time we gather for Mass — be it at home or thousands of miles away.

Of course on the Truman where Father David Daigle is the priest on board, the Captain also invited us to a fine luncheon.

Another birthday cake appeared. I felt a little awed with the idea of remembering my birthday on that of the Lord. There was a British officer on board with an excellent voice and he led the singing at Mass, as well as the table in a rendition of happy birthday.

On the evening of December 26th I began the long flight back to Washington.

TOP: PROCESSION AFTER MASS AT THE CHAPEL OF MARY MAGDALENA INSIDE THE FRANCISCAN CHAPEL, IN THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. INSET: CAPTION ARCHBISHOP BROGLIO CONFIRMING IN OMAN

I wanted to be in Cleveland with my brothers and their families so as to help my sister, her husband and family celebrate fifty years of marriage. That, too, was a grand celebration and everyone seemed to have a good time. It is still hard to believe that so many decades have passed since that memorable wedding.

Life is a pilgrimage, but at the AMS movement and trans-Atlantic and transcontinental travel is the order of the day.

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By BISHOP RICHARD B. HIGGINS

HOW DO YOU DO IT?

LEFT: BISHOP RICHARD B. HIGGINS | RIGHT: FATHER MATTHEW CREHAN OFM ANOINTING TWO VETERANS AT THE PHOENIX VA.

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t’s a frequent question, often from a brother bishop or a life-long friend tracking the itineraries of our bishops on the AMS website or reading the latest issue of SALUTE magazine.

Sometimes my response is a simple “I just do it” but frequently I come alive as I share my reflection of my “retirement plans” when I departed the Air Force back in 2004 and was anticipating the stability and challenges of a pastoral assignment east of Colorado Springs! Of course that didn’t happen.

Blessed John Paul II took care of my retirement!

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n early request from the staff at the AMS….“Bishop Higgins, you need to come up with a Coat of Arms” and we need it by the end of next week!” I did a quick bit of research and with the help of Father Lawrence Gosselin, a fellow Air Force chaplain and student of heraldry we came up with a design. “But we need a motto” said Father Gosselin, so off I went across the campus to the library at Our Lady of the Lake seminary in Mundelein, Illinois where Father Gosselin and I were attending the Air Force Priests’ retreat. I located a Latin version of the Old Testament, blew the dust off it and found what I was looking for… the passage from Isaiah 6:8 “Here am I, send me!” The Latin is “Ecce ego, mitte me” and you will find it at the base of my Coat of Arms. There is another, cruder translation of that famous passage, one perhaps more appropriate to the circumstances…“Throw me in that briar patch!”

and the AMS endorses over 200 chaplains who serve in 135 of the 153 Medical Centers.

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ccess to the sacramental life of the Church and the availability of priestly ministry is critical to the health and welfare of our veterans so over the next two years I intend to visit each VA Medical Center served by an AMS-endorsed chaplain. The Catholic patient load and local demographics determine the staffing level at each facility, so the majority of our VA Medical Centers have at least one full-time Catholic chaplain on the staff. A few major facilities have several full-time priests and others meet the pastoral needs of their Catholic patients with part-time, contract or fee-basis chaplains. It is an eclectic and widely-dispersed presbyterate and pastoral visits by AMS bishops are vital to the support of their priestly vocations. Since all work is in a pluralistic setting the environment and cohesiveness of the ministry team can become ittle did I know the “briar patch” would an issue and a pastoral visit is an effective tool consist of hundreds of days away from to reduce or eliminate conflict and tension. home, living out of suitcases, stranded at o, beginning in Seattle I stopped at airports and hotels, peanuts for breakfast, lunch American Lake (adjacent to Joint Base and dinner, the dreaded “middle seat,” the Lewis/McChord) in Washington; Portoccasional night in a rented car, 200,000+ miles land, Roseburg and Medford in Oregon; Mather of driving and motorcycling! And all in nine (a former Air Force Base in Sacramento), Liveryears with more to come! But it has been, and more, Martinez, San Francisco, Palo Alto, continues to be a “totally awesome” experience Fresno, West Los Angeles, Long Beach, La as my “yes” to His invitation takes me all over Jolla (San Diego), Loma Linda in California; the United States celebrating sacraments and conducting pastoral visits to a variety of Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix and Tucson, military installations and VA Medical Centers Arizona. I left the car with friends in Phoenix and flew back to D.C. and will return to in support of the mission of the archdiocese.

Phoenix the first week of March to resume the o, late last November I shipped my car visitations while driving back to Washington. out to Seattle, Washington, to begin a I hope to visit Medical Centers in Flagstaff, 3500 mile pastoral odyssey to visit the Arizona; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Amarillo, priest-chaplains out west who provide for the Big Spring, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and spiritual needs of veterans who are cared for in Temple, Texas; Alexandria, Louisiana; Montthe Medical Centers and community-based gomery, Birmingham and Tuskegee, Alabama; clinics operated by the Department of Veterans Atlanta, Georgia; Fayetteville and Durham, Affairs. There are 153 Medical Centers and North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia. over 850 community-based clinics in the system (continued on page 42)

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By BISHOP F. RICHARD SPENCER

TURN YOUR RADIO (life)“ON”!!!

EASTER VIGIL, APRIL 2011, IRAQ

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y favorite past-time entertainment while serving in Korea, 1977, was listening to Casey Kasem’s top 40 Hits on radio. (Casey Kasem is an American radio personality and voice actor, known for being the host of the nationally syndicated Top 40 countdown show American Top 40).

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hile listening to his radio show, I would record music onto a small hand-held tape recorder so that I could listen to it throughout the entire week.

Little did I realize that some 36 years later, I would be listening to a different kind of network radio broadcast — a broadcast originating live from U.S. Military chapels in Europe.

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his past December, Lino Rulli, host of The Catholic Guy show (Catholic Channel on SiriusXM) did his show live from two base chapels in Germany. Early this summer, he'll do the same in Korea, talking with some of the men and women of our armed forces as well as several Catholic chaplains.

Topic #1: Telling our AMS Story.

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hile in Germany, Lino hosted his program alongside military priestchaplains. He spoke with soldiers and civilians from various bases about their faith, their experiences overseas and the vitally important contributions that the AMS offers to our Catholic communities.

“I have always admired the men and women of our military for their bravery, their willingness to fight and defend our freedoms, and the sacrifices they make on our behalf,” Rulli said. “I see them as heroic figures, but I’ve always been eager to connect with them on a personal level, too. I want to ask them about their families, what their average day is like, what food they miss most being away from home and about their worship experiences.”

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e all have a powerful story to tell when it comes to our Faith Journey.

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I want to ask them about their families, what their average day is like, what food they miss most being away from home and about their worship experiences.

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the left) of our deployed service members in a makeshift wood chapel in a combat zone, shows how the Eucharist binds us universally and identifies us as a community of believers. And just like the two brothers on the road to Emmaus soon after the Resurrection we too, in our own Easter experience, encounter the Risen Lord and must tell others who He is.

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listener to THE CATHOLIC GUY show that aired from Germany, a member of the Redstone Arsenal Army Chapel in Alabama, wrote to me: “I heard your interview with Lino Rulli on The Catholic Guy Show. What a great piece! Thank you for promoting the Catholic Chaplaincy and the AMS.”

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es, we all have a faith story to tell. Now, let us go in Easter Joy to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. So, turn your radio (life) ON ... and share the Good News! ✞ spring / easter 2014 |

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By BISHOP NEAL J. BUCKON

Pastoral Visits in the

LAND OF ENCHANTMENT

BISHOP BUCKON WITH THE COMBINED CONFIRMATION CLASSES OF WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE AND HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE. FATHER GAN NYUGEN, CSSR, BACK ROW FAR LEFT. FATHER ARKADIUSZ SZYDA BACK ROW FAR RIGHT.

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he Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) is responsible for the pastoral care provided to the Catholic service members and their families on four military installations in New Mexico. I had the privilege of conducting pastoral visits to the three Air Force bases and one Army garrison this year. To visit our Catholic faithful I must drive through a majestic landscape of white sand dunes, rose colored deserts, broken mesas, heavily forested mountain wildernesses, and snow-capped peaks. New Mexico’s nickname, Land of Enchantment, is quite appropriate.

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L-R: SPONSOR: CPT. ROBERT FULLERTON, CONFIRMAND: CPT. DANIEL MAXIMINO SAENZ AND BISHOP BUCKON

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he White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) is the first stop on the trek. Father Gan Nguyen, CSsR, is the contract priest for the Army’s garrison in New Mexico. WSMR is famous for its Trinity Site where the first atomic bomb was detonated on July 16th, 1945, by the United States Army. The date of the Trinity Test is considered to be the beginning of the “Atomic Age”. Father Nguyen is housed on WSMR and his office is in the historic Sierra Chapel. He provides Catholic-specific ministry in the chapel, but, his joyous presence is appreciated by all in this isolated garrison. Father Nguyen hosted the Confirmation Mass in which the Confirmation candidates from Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB) joined the candidates of WSMR. The Mass and a banquet were enjoyed by newly confirmed, their families and friends. I am looking forward to returning to WSMR for the 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March which will take place on Sunday, March 23rd, 2014.

The march is conducted in honor of the

heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their very lives. Father Nguyen and chapel volunteers will man two of the water points to refresh and encourage over 7,000 participants.

The drive from WSMR to Alamogordo is less than one hour. Father Arkadiusz Szyda is the new active duty Catholic chaplain for HAFB which lies on the outskirts of Alamogordo, N.M. He is excited about his first assignment as an Air Force chaplain. He is a member of a ministry team that provides religious support to the 49th Wing. The wing supports national security objectives by deploying combat ready Airmen and aircraft worldwide. The wing also trains pilots. Father Szyda works with Mrs. Carmen Morales who is contracted to serve as the Catholic Pastoral Coordinator as well as the Coordinator of Religious Education. Together, with an enthusiastic Pastoral Council and team of volunteers, (continued on page 17) spring / easter 2014 |

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By BISHOP ROBERT J. COYLE

safe “Momma,home and sound, Mike”

NEW YORK (OCT. 6, 2012) CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS (CNO) ADM. JONATHAN GREENERT SHAKES HANDS WITH BISHOP ROBERT COYLE (THEN REVEREND MONSIGNOR COYLE), A MEMBER OF THE OFFICIAL PARTY WHO OFFERED THE INVOCATION AND BENEDICTION AT THE COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF THE ARLEIGH-BURKE CLASS DESTROYER USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112). MURPHY IS NAMED AFTER LT. MICHAEL MURPHY, A NAVY SEAL AND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT WHO POSTHUMOUSLY RECEIVED THE NATION'S HIGHEST MILITARY HONOR FOR BRAVERY DURING COMBAT IN AFGHANISTAN IN 2005.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS PETER D. LAWLOR/RELEASED TO ARCHIVE

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s a Catholic priest in the parish and as a Navy Chaplain, I was called upon on numerous occasions to minister to families after the loss of a loved one. Each of these experiences is very emotional, challenging and faith filled. It is a special privilege to minister in the name of the Lord Jesus and offer His consolation. will always recall a night in June 2005.

It started out like any other night and turned into a night like no other.

While assigned as Chaplain to the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, I was on call as the Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) for the New York area. I was called on 29 June 2005 to visit a family on Long Island. I accompanied the “CACO” officer to deliver news that Lieutenant Michael Patrick Murphy, a US Navy Seal was missing in action.

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e reached the family home and for those in the military community you especially know when you see two officers in uniform walking to your front door it is usually tragic news. The Murphys are a very devout and loving family. As I entered the home I could see the look of anguish in the eyes of Michael’s mother, Maureen. There was no official answer for them except that their son was missing in action. We would not know for several days that Lt. Murphy was killed in Afghanistan. The movie “Lone Survivor” tells the story of the acts of heroism and sacrifice of the Navy Seals and Special Operations forces in June 2005.

he days that followed were a testimony of love and faith on the part of the Murphy family. When Lt. Murphy was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island, NY, and all military honors were rendered, Maureen Murphy, Michael’s mother, walked over to the funeral limousine.

At that precise moment, her cell phone began to ring. It was a text message. I recall she was not going to check it until later. When she did open her phone, the text message read,

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s it turns out, every time Lt. Murphy would return to his duty station after leave in New York he would send a message that he had arrived safely. Apparently, he sent this particular text four months earlier, upon return from one such leave in March 2005; but for some reason, the transmission was delayed, and Mrs. Murphy did not receive the message until right after his funeral on July 13th. For very devout parents, the text—and its timing—carry special meaning. They see it as their son’s way of telling them he did in fact reach his eternal home, “safe and sound.” (continued on page 16) spring / easter 2014 |

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LT. MICHAEL MURPHY, U.S. NAVY PHOTO

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he years that followed have been a time for the Murphy family, as well as the Nation, to remember the heroic acts of their son. Lt. Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush in 2007.

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n 5 October 2012, the USS Michael Murphy DDG 112 was commissioned in New York City.

Thousands gathered that day to witness this event. I was greatly honored to offer the prayers at the commissioning ceremony.

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based out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

I think of the Murphys often. We have met on many occasions over these last eight years. I ask their son Michael to pray for special intentions. This Easter season we remember all of our loved ones in faith. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as a young man gave his life for us so that we might live. He died and rose for us that we might live again. For all of our fallen and our loved ones may our faith reassure us one day we will all be “home, safe and sound.” ✞ Praise be Jesus Christ the Risen Lord.

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they oversee a robust and comprehensive Catholic program for the base. Although Father Szyda was ordained a priest in Poland, his native country, he has adapted to the desert of New Mexico quite well. In his off-duty time he can be seen with a Stetson hat and cowboy boots.

Cannon Air Force Base lies on the eastern border of New Mexico near the city of Clovis. Father Phillip Kaim is the Catholic chaplain assigned to the base. He is an important member of the ministry team that seeks to sustain and improve the spiritual fitness of the 27th Special Operations Wing (27th SOW) and all assigned units. The 27th SOW is the host unit at Cannon Air Force Base and was activated Oct. 1, 2007. It is the newest active-duty wing of Air Force Special Operations Command headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Father Kaim seeks to balance his work of pastoring the Catholic community throughout the week and visiting Airmen at their work stations.

He is assisted by Father Brian Wood an Air Force Reserve chaplain who spends one day every week at Cannon. Father Wood was ordained a priest in 2012 for the Diocese of Lubbock after finishing his studies as a Co-Sponsored Seminarian. He is currently assigned as a Parochial Vicar to a church in Lubbock, Texas and is looking forward to returning to active duty as an Air Force chaplain.

Albuquerque, N.M., is the largest city in the state. Kirtland AFB shares the runway with the city airport. There are many mission partners on base and two are highlighted: the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and

Sandia National Laboratories. Father Linus Nwatarali and Deacon Ian-Michael Lente are contracted to minister to the Catholic segment of the 23,000 military and civilian personnel that live and work at Kirtland.

Father Barry Eneh, the Catholic chaplain (Civil Service) at Albuquerque’s VA Hospital, assists when he is needed.

Father Nwatarali, Father Eneh, and I joined Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan for dinner during my last visit. Archbishop Sheehan is the eleventh Archbishop of Santa Fe. During the course of our dinner conversation we discussed the unique beginnings of the Catholic Church in New Mexico. A Spanish expedition in 1598 saw the founding of the first community of European settlers. San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe is the oldest church building in New Mexico and it was constructed in 1610.

Three separate cultures with distinct languages converged in New Mexico. It was first inhabited by the indigenous tribes of the Americas. Then it was a part of the Imperial Viceroyalty of New Spain, and then Mexico. Finally, it became a territory, and later a state, of the United States. Today, 42% of the total population of New Mexico is Catholic. Our Catholic chaplains, GS priests, contracted priests and deacons are preaching the Gospel that transcends culture; and their ministry yields a love and grace that make a difference in the lives of thousands who serve and protect our Nation. Like the Franciscan Friars who arrived in New Mexico over 400 years ago, they too, are Shepherds of Souls in the Land of Enchantment. ✞

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By THE REVEREND MONSIGNOR JOHN J. M. FOSTER, JCD VICAR GENERAL AND MODERATOR OF THE CURIA

AMS CONVOCATIONS

A SUCCESS

ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO CELEBRATING MASS WITH THE ATTENDEES OF THE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA CONVOCATION.

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n his 1992 apostolic exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis, Blessed Pope John Paul II observed that ongoing priestly formation “is an intrinsic requirement of the gift and sacramental ministry received . . . It is particularly urgent today, not only because of rapid changes in the social and cultural conditions of individuals and peoples among whom priestly ministry is exercised, but also because of that ‘new evangelization’ which constitutes the essential and pressing task of the Church.”

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ctive duty chaplains and full-time contract-priests serving at U.S. military installations around the world gathered last Fall at one of four convocations sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services. Participation at one of the convocations is required for a priest to maintain his endorsement for military service. Indeed, only deployment, full-time ATTENDEES OF THE ROME CONVOCATION CELEBRATING MASS. attendance at school, or an assignment that precludes participation automatically excuses New American Bible prepared for military personnel and a book on Lectio Divina. a priest from attending.

Monsignor John J. M. Foster, Vicar General, n 2013, AMS priests had the choice of updated the participants on issues at the participating in convocations in San AMS, while Monsignor Thomas Olszyk, Diego, California (August 20–23), Washing- Judicial Vicar, did the same on selected ton, D.C. (September 3–6), San Antonio, issues in canon law that specifically apply Texas (September 24–27), and Rome, Italy to the faithful of the AMS. Time was (October 22–25). One full day at each gath- also given to ongoing Safe Environment ering was given to the convocation theme: certification.

Priestly Resiliency: To live the Priesthood ollowing his own presentation to the in the Military Faithfully and Joyfully. priests on the state of the Archdiocese, Bishop Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Juneau (San Diego, California); Monsignor Steven J. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio facilitated a Rosetti, President of the St. Luke Institute lively discussion among the chaplains on a (Washington, D.C. and San Antonio, Texas); variety of topics. and Father Ronald D. Witherup, P.S.S., Superior General of the Society of St. ach day included the celebration of the Sulpice (Rome, Italy)—all of whom have Liturgy of the Hours and the Eucharist. much experience in the formation and on- With the generous help of confessors from going formation of priests—gave engaging the local areas, the participants also took presentations on the theme from the advantage of the sacrament of penance. perspective of their areas of expertise. s important as the presentations are ther presentations rounded out the for the continuing education of the days. Dr. Mark Moitoza, AMS Vice chaplains and contractors, perhaps the Chancellor for Evangelization, and José greatest benefit is found in the fraternity Amaya, Director of Faith Formation, among the priests. The convocations propresented specifics of the revised curriculum vide a much-needed time for not only guidelines for Catholic Religious Education updating but also camaraderie. The four-day in the Archdiocese. Mario Paredes led a gatherings are an opportunity for the men group from the American Bible Society in who give of themselves daily in service to presenting to the priests complimentary our military personnel to be ministered to copies of the recently published Catholic themselves. ✞

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By MARY LAVIN

AMS Accepted for 2014 Seminarian Endowment Challenge

FATHER BURCHELL WAS ORDAINED ON JUNE 8, 2013 BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE MOST REVEREND PAUL S. LOVERDE, BISHOP OFARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, IN A SOLEMN MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT THOMAS MORE. HIS EXCELLENCY, THE MOST REVEREND TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO, ARCHBISHOP (FAR RIGHT KNEELING) FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES (AMS), ATTENDED THE ORDINATION MASS.

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goal of the AMS is to create a selfsustaining foundation for seminarian formation – one that will help to supply full-time priests for home dioceses and full-time military chaplains to help reach the AMS service population, which totals 1.8 million Catholics around the world.

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o this end, the AMS is one of only nine dioceses accepted by Catholic Extension to participate in the 2014 Seminarian Endowment Challenge which offers matching funds for new or increased dollars raised toward seminarian education endowments.

Catholic Extension is a national fundraising organization and one of the AMS’s most generous supporters in the recruitment and education of seminarians for military chaplaincy.

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or every $2 raised between now and December 31, 2014, the AMS will receive $1 from Catholic Extension, up to $50,000. Qualifying donations must be new or increased gifts of $1,000 or more, or money raised through special fundraising events designated for this program. In order to qualify for this challenge, all funds must be received in cash or readily marketable securities (no pledges) before December 31, 2014.

The Seminarian Endowment Challenge was designed to assist in growing long-term funding resources for seminarians, specifically new or increased major gifts in support of seminarian education.

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he AMS has also recently partnered with Catholic Extension to provide Charitable Gift Annuities. Catholic Extension has been issuing Charitable Gift Annuities to its donors since 1912 and currently administers over 4,500 contracts. The Catholic Gift Annuity program will benefit the Archdiocese for the Military Services by offering Charitable Gift Annuities that will be issued, administered and pooled with Catholic Extension’s annuities. ✞ For more information about the Seminarian Endowment Challenge, the Catholic Gift Annuity program administered by Catholic Extension, or establishing a named Co-Sponsored Seminarian Scholarship, please go to www.milarch.org or contact Mary Lavin, Director of Major Gifts / Development at mlavin@milarch.org or 440.223.6482.

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By FATHER DAMIEN SCHILL CHIEF, CHAPLAIN SERVICE MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER

Spiritual Pastoral Ministry

ENTRANCE TO THE MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER.

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he Minneapolis VA Chaplain Service is closely involved in the formation of seminarians from Saint Paul Seminary, which is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis. Over a period of time, the archdiocese and the seminary looked for a program that would more closely meet the needs of their seminarians who are to be ordained primarily for parish ministry. Through the efforts of the Rector, Monsignor Aloysius R. Callaghan (former AMS Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia), and his dedicated staff, the Spiritual Pastoral Ministry program was born.

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he Minneapolis VA Medical Center, the flagship facility of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, became involved in the program at its inception three years ago.

Four to six seminarians are assigned to the VA for two months during the summer. These men come from the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as well as other dioceses and Religious communities, including Deacon Paul Shovelain who is a co-sponsored Seminarian of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. While at the VA, the seminarians meet with various clinical specialists to better understand the healthcare system. They are part of medical teams doing rounds on each patient. All the chaplaincy staff, Catholic and non-Catholic, are involved in their formation. Interns are trained in medical charting and working in an interfaith and no-faith environment. They are trained to visit patients, observe the environment, the patient’s body language, etc. as well as the tone and the choice of words the patient is speaking. One of the goals of the program is to learn to work with others who may have very different belief systems. Interns are given the opportunity to observe and work with non-Catholic chaplaincy staff and learn different approaches and understandings of faith, ethics, and patient care.

During the day, interns visit with patients, chart visits, do medical rounds, serve Mass and offer a reflection at one of the inter-denominational services. The interns learn how to present the Catholic Faith without using strictly Catholic terms, which may be alien to some. At the Minneapolis VA, interns are introduced to a variety of strategies to help in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and His Church.

Throughout their time with us they are expected to make time for personal reflection on their learning experience.

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The VA chaplaincy is an intense environment. The interns arrive in the morning and meet with the chaplaincy staff for fifteen minutes before beginning their assignments.

Usually an hour before they are to leave, they will gather for a seminar with Father Damien, or in his absence Father Tom Foster or Father Bill Brenna. The daily seminar is designed to help each seminarian to grow in his personal life. It is a time to build upon his talents, theology, and personality; and to develop these in light of the teachings of the Church and its ministry, primarily in a parish setting.

Everything at the seminar is confidential; it is not “reported back� to the seminary officials; nor do the seminarians discuss with others outside the group what has been said in group.

This allows a safe environment where they do not have to guard what they say and what they think. This approach, which all of the interns agree to when they come to the program allows them to challenge and support each other in the formation process.

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By FATHER AIDAN LOGAN

New Vocations Director Meet Father Aidan Logan

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ather Aidan Logan, o.c.s.o., a native of New Jersey and the eldest of six children, is a Cistercian monk of St. Joseph’s Abbey, Spencer, Massachusetts. Ordained to the Priesthood in 1985 he volunteered for service in the United States Navy Chaplain Corps and was commissioned in 1991. During the next twenty years he served with the Marine Corps as a battalion, expeditionary force and division chaplain and as chapel pastor at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

With the Navy he saw sea duty aboard the USS ESSEX (LHD 2) and the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6) and was on the staff of the U. S. Naval Academy. Upon retirement in October 2010 and until his appointment as Director of Vocations for the AMS he was a GS (Civil Service) priest at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

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With the eyes of faith, it is a call, a vocation, to share in the mission of Christ himself, to stand with him on the shore of the Sea of Galilee and say, “Come, follow me.” have been on the job one week and each day has brought new inquiries from men discerning God’s call in their lives. This corresponded with the annual March for Life with many seminarians from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C., and among them some of our 35 Co-Sponsored Seminarians. In a short visit to a local seminary I met even more and experienced their zeal for the gospel and desire to serve with our troops. Many served in the military or are from military families with firsthand experience of the challenges that await them. In this light their enthusiasm is all the more remarkable.

LEFT: FATHER AIDAN LOGAN

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s Director of Vocations I can witness to my experience as a priest-chaplain over 23 years, with the Navy and Marine Corps and as a civilian chaplain with the Air Force. I saw first hand the difference a priest and the sacramental life can make for those far from home and in harm’s way.

On ships at sea, in the deserts of Africa and Asia, in the rain forests of Central America, at stateside bases and in military hospitals the priest-chaplain lives and works. In no other place is a priest as close to his people, as intimately involved in their daily lives is a military chaplain.

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The Harvest Michael A. Kapolka DIOCESE: Cincinnati, Ohio RANK / BRANCH OF SERVICE: Cadet / Air Force HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: Springboro High School COLLEGE ATTENDED: United States Air Force Academy, USAFA, CO 80840 HOBBIES: Hiking, fishing, tennis, and most outdoor activities, rugby, soccer, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, flickerball, reading history, philosophy, theology, the Classics and 19th century literature.

WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU THOUGHT YOU MIGHT HAVE A VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD? My sophomore year of high school was when I seriously thought I might have a vocation. Through discerning on my own and with the help of programs especially at USAFA, the thought that I might be called to the priesthood has turned into a true conviction that I am so called.

WHO OR WHAT EVENTS INFLUENCED OR INSPIRED YOU IN YOUR DISCERNMENT JOURNEY? I cannot stress enough the value that being raised in a strong Catholic household had on me for my knowledge of the Catholic Church and her teachings, the development of my prayer life, and my positive disposition to accepting the will of God as He has helped me to know it, and for that the credit goes to my parents. Seeing my sister accept a severe physical disability, turn it into a way to reach out to others and a motivation to become a physician helped me to appreciate the value and divine purpose of my gifts. Growing up around Catholic chaplains, and seeing the work they did for the military community was extremely influential. Like-minded peers and mentors at USAFA provided an atmosphere conducive for seeking my God-given vocation. It was a great inspiration to see some of my peers take that difficult step of saying “yes” and enter the seminary, such as Vinny Gillmore did.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Something that might surprise someone would be my penchant for the Classical era of Moral Theology. As a Catholic and a student of history I find that fascinating, and I have read several of their manuals WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE, WHY? Paul’s letter to the Colossians:

“Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh, for His body, which is the church.”

It is simply one of the greatest aspects of Christianity, that it is able to make sense effectively of human suffering. This passage clearly does that, and it also challenges the Christian to refer all things to Christ, to cooperate with Him in all aspects of His life.

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HOW DID YOU COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST PERSONALLY? I have come to know Christ, love Him, and develop a relationship with Him through the agency and mediation of His Mystical Body, the Church. I could not have done so at all apart from the Sacraments, the institutional Church, and the community of the Faithful.

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE SPIRITUAL EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT HELPED YOU DEVELOP AND SHARE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH? I can think of no greater spiritual activity than the Sacraments which have helped me develop my relationship with Christ. Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ as spiritual nourishment in the Eucharist, experiencing the healing power of the Sacrament of Confession, and the strengthening of soul to defend the faith heroically through Confirmation have been spiritual encounters of deep unitive significance for me. Far and away the sacramental life of the Church has been of prime importance.

HAVE ANY SAINTS OR CHURCH LEADERS PARTICULARLY INSPIRED YOUR DISCERNMENT JOURNEY? Probably the greatest inspiration came from the life of St. John Marie Vianney. To see the way that he spent his life in service to God and the Church through unfailing and unrelenting service to the Faithful is a great testimony to the grace that God showers on man in order to be able to do His will, especially priests. Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI were brilliant men, but they were humble and caring.

WHAT WAS YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC AND/OR MILITARY BACKGROUND BEFORE APPLYING TO BE A SEMINARIAN APPLICANT? My professional, academic, and military backgrounds are identical, being a cadet at the Air Force Academy. I am on track to commission in May of 2014, and I can think of no better way to serve than as a chaplain to those who serve so selflessly.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPIRITUAL BOOK? The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. I must also tip my hat to two other books which I consider favorites: St. John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul and Dom Lawrence Scupoli’s The Spiritual Combat.

WHO ARE YOUR HEROES OR PEOPLE YOU SIGNIFICANTLY ADMIRE? One would be my sister, Kelsey, who is severely physically handicapped. She has been a source of inspiration and strength. She has focused on developing her gifts and using them to help others. She is at the top of her class in medical school, preparing for a life of serving others in the medical profession.

The other is my grandfather, Andrew Kapolka. His life was one of simplicity and faith and hardship too. He worked in the coal mines and provided so much more than that income. He was the patriarch of a great Polish-Catholic family, a man of impeccable virtue, and a true model of the good character which I have tried to develop in myself.

HOW WOULD YOU CHARACTERIZE YOUR PRAYER LIFE? WHAT COMPRISES YOUR DAILY PRAYER? DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE LITURGICAL LIFE OF THE CHURCH? WHEN, WHERE, HOW? My prayer life is very strong. It centers on the Eucharist.

I attend Mass three to five times per week and spend a Holy Hour in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament most every week. I pray the Divine Office, the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross, and the Litany of Loreto as often as I can. I engage in less formal prayer. I always set aside time to sit silently in prayer and be receptive to what God sees fit to communicate to me in that time. spring / easter 2014 |

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Spiritual Pastoral Ministry “One good thing that Father Damien does is afternoon teaching sessions, sending us home with something to read and we discuss it; for example, we learned about Ramadan and the Anointing of the Sick. These were very practical. It has helped us to be prepared when we visited patients.”

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n intern put it this way: “I thought it was a lot (workload); those at other hospitals didn’t make as many visits or lead chapel services, but I thought that both were helpful. As parish priests we will need to learn to be effective and efficient, and have a good work ethic, so this teaches us to be prepared when we come in, to do our job, and not just lollygag. You make your visit, lead a service, get the job done and move on.”

Dr. Kent Crossley, the Chief of Staff and for many years the Director of Education, has always been supportive of the continuation of education efforts for those preparing for pastoral ministry. He was instrumental in establishing the Clinical Pastoral Education program at the Minneapolis VA and he has been very supportive of the Spiritual Pastoral Ministry program developed at the Saint Paul Seminary.

Intern exit interviews with Father Damien’s advisory board are critical to the success of the program. The board is composed of medical professionals from various disciplines, e.g. social work, nursing, psychiatry, even a doctor from nuclear medicine and staff of various religious persuasions. The interviews take place without Father Damien or any other “teacher” present. The board asks the seminarians about their experiences, comments, recommendations, etc. One of the interns put it this way: “I can see how Father

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Damien has set us up to move from small responsibility to (greater) responsibility and independence. These last two months we have really had a lot of freedom to go out and do what chaplains do, visit patients, assist with services, for full days. Those days exemplify my experience. This includes being with those who are close to death, those who are in for routine care, those who have no spiritual practice, and those who are very devout; and working with all the doctors, nurses, and staff.

Deacon Paul Shovelain had this to say about his experience with the program:

“I had the wonderful opportunity to serve as a Chaplain intern at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. I spent two months, under the direction of Father Damien Schill, ministering to veterans and their families. As the summer progressed, I gained confidence in my ability to relate to the veterans and provide for their spiritual needs. They came from various faith traditions, which allowed me to gain experience and knowledge of other faiths. I had many memorable encounters and experiences of the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ in the midst of my conversations with them.

Through my time as a Chaplain intern at the VA, I gained a better understanding of the many issues that they face while serving our country. We need to continue to pray for them and support them for they have sacrificed so much for us.”

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By Father Gregory G. Caiazzo

Meet Father Gregory G. Caiazzo AMS Contract Chaplain Coordinator FATHER GREGORY G. CAIAZZO

How do you capture almost 38 years of priesthood and over 32 years of ministry under the Archdiocese for the Military Services? It’s not easy. In fact, it is really impossible.

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s I think about it, my mind is flooded with memories of people and the incredible experience of God’s grace as He has touched me and directed my ministry. I am extraordinarily blessed.

• Celebrating Mass on the forecastle of the Aircraft Carrier USS America (CV 66) at 0900 Sunday mornings and climbing into the Holy Helo (an H-60 helicopter) at 1030 to bring the Eucharist to the ships in the battle group in what I used to call the “outlying missions”.

• Marching out in the field with a group of Marine Recruits and having the privilege of hearing the confession of the 1st Lieutenant Series Officer who hadn’t been to the sacrament since his Confirmation. His faith witness as he unashamedly received absolution motivated every catholic in the platoon to do the same.

• Working with retired married couples at the Naval Weapons Station in Charleston to create a Catholic marriage preparation program for active duty sailors specifically designed for our deploying sailors and their soon-to-be spouses.

• Sharing the story of military ministry with civilian priests throughout the United States; exciting them to the possibility of the military in the hope that God was calling them to serve our Catholic men and women in uniform.

• Deploying priests from the reserve force to fill needed pastoral care to Catholics on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan.

• And even working behind a desk at the Navy Annex and the Pentagon in Washington making sure that all our service members had the opportunity to worship and receive the sacraments.

My stories could go on longer than this article and longer than you have to listen. At each turn however, I have seen God’s hand in action.

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t is no secret that the need for Catholic priests in the services far exceeds the numbers that we have. Archbishop Broglio has continually spoken of this to our bishops and to priests and seminarians throughout the world. To meet the shortfall, the services and the Veterans Administration have brought in contract and Civil Services priests to provide full and part-time ministry. This is an incredible help and I am excited that I have been asked by the Archbishop to work with Deacon Michael Yakir, the Chancellor, to get the word out and provide information to priests about this challenging ministry. ✞ spring / easter 2014 |

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By BY TAYLOR HENRY

Archbishop Broglio Leads Faithful on Thanksgiving Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

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ilitary Archbishop Timothy Broglio led nearly three dozen members and friends of the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) on a Thanksgiving-week pilgrimage to the Holy Land. In a Thanksgiving Day homily at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — site of the Crucifixion and Resurrection — His Excellency reminded pilgrims of our deepest cause for thanks: “Jesus Christ was born, suffered, and died for us.

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counted myself blessed to be among the 35 pilgrims, including more than a dozen priests, who converged on Tel Aviv from the United States, South Korea, and Turkey for the eight-day pilgrimage marking the end of the Year of Faith.

I had been to Israel before. As a CNN Correspondent in the 1991 Gulf War, I flew into Ben Gurion Airport under Scud missile attack. Back then there was no time to visit holy sites.

Twenty-two years later, I was glad to find Israel at relative ease, grateful to board a tour bus with fellow travelers whose sole purpose was to follow in the footsteps of Christ.

With a knowledgeable tour guide — an Armenian Christian Israeli citizen who called herself “Virginia” —we traveled the country-

side, stopping everywhere from the ghostly ruins of Caesarea on the Mediterranean, where St. Paul spent two years in prison, to bustling Bethlehem and the Shepherd’s Fields, about a half-hour’s drive south of Jerusalem in the Palestinian-controlled West Bank.

Along the way, we ascended Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s altar, with its sweeping views of the Jezreel Valley, the famous Old Testament battleground, now a serene, earth-toned patchwork of farms, orchards, roads and villages. In Cana, we visited the Wedding Church; and in neighboring Nazareth, the Church of the Annunciation, whose tower bells competed for attention with a nearby Mosque’s loudspeaker, calling Muslims to prayer. A few days

BACKGROUND: THE CLIFF AND CAVE AT CAESAREA PHILIPPI WHERE JESUS TOLD PETER, “YOU ARE ROCK, AND UPON THIS ROCK I BUILD MY CHURCH.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: THE DOME OF THE ROCK AT JERUSALEM. THE RUINS AT CAESAREA WHERE ST. PAUL WAS IMPRISONED FOR TWO YEARS. ARCHBISHOP BROGLIO LOOKING AT THE EAST WALL OF JERUSALEM FROM THE MOUNT OF OLIVES.

later, we would join Hasidic Jews with our prayers, as they invoked God at Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall. Such is the cultural and religious melting pot that is the Holy Land.

The Sea of Galilee looks more like a big pond than a sea, its tranquil water reflecting the Mount of Beatitudes on the west and the Golan Heights on the east. On the shores, we examined the remains of Capernaum—the exposed foundations of St. Peter’s home and the synagogue where Jesus prayed. We took a sunset boat ride to the ancient city of Tiberias, still a vibrant seaside hub. The next morning we toured an excavation site at Magdala, arriving just in time to witness a truck deliver of a boat-shaped altar for a new Catholic Church in the final stages of construction.

On the Jordan River, near where Jesus was baptized, we renewed our baptismal promises. We found Jericho, the “oldest city in the world,” still full of life at the foot of the Mount of Temptation. On the Mount of Olives, we visited the Church of the Pater Noster, built on the place where Jesus is believed to have taught the apostles the Lord’s Prayer. Those among us from different ethnic backgrounds read the words of the prayer in his or her own language from the wall-mounted engraved tablets—Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog, among others. In Jerusalem, we walked the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha, now heavily

lined with merchants and souvenir shops.

Each day, Archbishop Broglio and his brother priests, including Auxiliary Bishop Neal Buckon, celebrated Mass at one of the churches along the way. On the bus between stops, the archbishop led the group reciting the Liturgy of the Hours.

The eight days passed quickly, and the pilgrimage left a spiritual treasure trove of memories and impressions. While some are lighthearted—the “St. Peter’s fish,” served at St. Peter’s Restaurant on the Sea of Galilee, was to die for—others are awe-inspiring: the rock cliff and cave at Caesarea Philippi where Christ told Peter, “… you are ‘Rock,’ and on this rock I will build my church, and the jaws of death shall not prevail against it...” (Mt 16:18); or the rocky dungeon on the suspected home site of high priest Caiaphas where Jesus is thought to have spent time in the hours before His crucifixion.

During a homily at the Basilica of Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, Archbishop Broglio called to mind the significance of the setting, where Christ sweated blood and prayed as his apostles slept: “His prayer was perfect because it was totally open to the Father's will. He is filled with charity as he returns often to His apostles to encourage them in their weakness.”

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By JOSÉ M. AMAYA

Leadership Development

OPPORTUNITIES

ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO (CENTER) AND MARK MOITOZA (FAR RIGHT) WITH MEMBERS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC CONGRESS (MAC).

am a catechist by vocation and a Catechetical Leader by profession. Becoming a Catechetical Leader has been a growing experience nourished by theological studies, networking with mentors, conferences and hands-on-experience. I cannot imagine engaging in the mission to evangelize through catechesis as a lone ranger.

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he National Directory for Catechesis (NDC) outlines the responsibilities of those in the role of Catechetical Leader (NDC, no. 54.B.5). This role takes on special significance in Catholic faith communities on military installations because the AMS designates the priest-chaplain as the Director of Religious Education and lay leaders as Coordinators of Religious Education. Regardless of the titles, the responsibilities of the Catechetical Leader include: • direction of catechetical programs for all ages • planning, implementation, and evaluation of the catechetical program • recruitment, formation, ongoing development, and evaluation of catechists • implementation of diocesan and “Catholic faith community” policies and guidelines • collaboration with the priest-chaplain and other catechetical leaders • assistance with liturgical planning • attention to their own personal, spiritual, and professional development These responsibilities are addressed more specifically on page 14 of Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization: Archdiocesan Religion Curriculum Guide.

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he NDC calls for the creation of opportunities to develop the competence and skills necessary for effective leadership and thorough knowledge of the faith. The implementation of the AMS standards-based curriculum challenges each Catechetical Leader to dedicate quality time and resources to enhance their skills and competencies to effectively implement and oversee creative and dynamic programs of faith formation that engage the whole family and community members.

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atechetical Leaders are encouraged to find ways to nourish their personal, spiritual, and professional development by participating “in diocesan programs of in-service training and formation, catechetical institutes, conventions, retreats, and accredited programs.”

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he AMS is collaborating with the Mid-Atlantic Congress (MAC), Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) to support ongoing formation and provide gathering moments as an Archdiocese.

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he AMS held an Appreciation Dinner for clergy, lay catechetical leaders and catechists at MAC on Thursday, February 27th and on Thursday, March 13th at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Archbishop Broglio was present to address guests at both venues. MAC and NCCL offered military specific workshops.

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Retirements &Anniversaries 2013 Retirements Branch of Service

Name

Yrs of Service

Diocese/Rel. Order

Air Force Air Force Air Force Air Force Air Force Air Force Army Army Army Army Army Navy Navy Navy VA VA VA

Reverend Gary Breig Reverend Kevin Cody Reverend John M. Kinney* Reverend John Kurzak Reverend Gary Linsky Reverend Jerome Mueller, OFM Reverend Msgr. Brian G. Donahue Reverend Msgr. Philip W. Hill Reverend Edward Kelley Reverend Victor Lanuevo Reverend Lee Yoakam, OSB Reverend Jerome Dillon Reverend Lee W. Hellwig Reverend Kieran Mandato* Reverend Joseph O’Keeffe Reverend Raymond Pavlick Reverend William C. Warman

23 years 17 years 24 years 31 years 14 years 29 years 27 years 42 years 20 years 22 years 27 years 28 years 16 years 27 Years 07 Years 26 years 32 years

Archdiocese of St. Louis Diocese of Manchester Diocese of Lafayette, IN Diocese of Sioux City Diocese of Charleston Order of Friars Minor, NM Diocese of Fargo Archdiocese of New York Diocese of Providence Diocese of Honolulu St. Vincent Archabbey Archdiocese of Omaha Archdiocese of Hartford Archdiocese of New York Diocese of Albany Diocese of Paterson Archdiocese of Baltimore

2014 Anniversaries

* currently Contract Priest

10 YEARS Air Force Air Force Army Army Army Army VA VA Contract Contract

Rev. Hoang H. Nguyen Rev. Mario T. Catungal Rev. James B. Collins Rev. Joseph P. Lea Rev. Daniel S. Lorimer Rev. Carl A. Subler Rev. Joseph E. Franco Rev. Daniel Campos Rev. Mark A. Baron, MIC Rev. Richard T. Kusugh, C.S.Sp.VC

22-May-04 05-Jun-04 15-May-04 15-May-04 29-May-04 26-Jun-04 15-May-04 28-May-04 22-May-04 03-Jul-04

20 YEARS Air Force Air Force Army Army Army Navy Navy Navy

Rev. David B. Kruse Rev. Richard C. Poole Rev. Joel S. Panzer Rev. Valentine C. Ugwuanya Rev. Claudes Kisuka Kilumbu Rev. Shaun S. Brown Rev. Thomas A. Iannucci Rev. Kevin John Sweeney

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20 YEARS Navy Navy VA VA VA VA VA VA Contract

Rev. John M. Shimotsu Rev. Charles W. Johnson Rev. Bradley A.M. Barber Rev. John Asare-Dankwah Rev.William T. McCandless, OSFS Rev. Joseph F. Orloski Rev. Joseph P. Chacko Very Rev. Daniel Leonard Rev. James Gerard Galvin

11-Jun-94 02-Jul-94 28-May-94 04-Jun-94 04-Jun-94 24-Jun-94 22-Oct-94 24-Nov-94 26-Jun-94

25 YEARS Air Force Army Army Army Army Navy Contract Contract

Rev. R. Martin Fitzgerald Rev. Jose G. Herrara Rev. Leo Moras Rev. George Okoth Rev. Simon Obeng-Kyeremeh Rev. Fulgencio (Paul) Legaspi Rev. Robert H. Dore Rev. Robert E. Langone

24-Jun-89 11-Apr-89 18-Apr-89 27-Oct-89 30-Dec-89 11-Dec-89 10-Jun-89 02-Jul-89

30 YEARS Air Force Army Navy Navy Navy VA VA VA VA VA VA VA Contract Contract Contract Contract Contract Contract

Rev. Joseph Deichert Rev. Timothy L. Hubbs Rev. Francis P. Foley Rev. Salvador Aguilera Rev. Cerino O. Bargola Rev. William A. Zandri Rev. David F. Czartorynski Rev. Philip G. Salois, MS Rev. Randall E. Roberts, Jr., OFM Rev. Msgr. Kevin G. Callahan Rev. Alejandro J. De Jesus Rev. Andrew Sioleti, IVDei Rev. Msgr. Michael V. Reed Rev. Dau V. Nguyen Rev. Michael C. Butler Rev. Casmir N. Maduakor Rev. Michael E. Roverse Rev. Peter C. Sanders, CO

29-Jun-84 01-Sep-84 19-May-84 08-Jun-84 15-Aug-84 03-Jan-84 12-May-84 09-Jun-84 24-Jun-84 15-Dec-84 22-Dec-84 29-Dec-84 11-May-84 19-May-84 31-May-84 11-Aug-84 08-Sep-84 22-Sep-84

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By FATHER DANIEL MODE

SPECIAL REPORT: SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN

FATHER DANIEL MODE (SECOND FROM THE RIGHT), A CATHOLIC U.S. NAVY CHAPLAIN STATIONED ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, LENDS A HAND TO VICTIMS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN IN THE PHILIPPINES. © U.S. NAVY PHOTO

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There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.

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— Luke 21:11 (from the Gospel read at Mass on 17 November)

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ince 14 November, the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON has been just off the coast of Samar region of the Philippine Islands. From the time we arrived we have been engaging as “first responders” to Super Typhoon Haiyan which hit with devastating effects. Immediately, the 21 helicopters stationed onboard the ship went into action and we quickly set up a base of operation on an airfield near the town of Guiuan. Within a day, we were making water and flying thousands of five gallon containers, food, and doctors to remote islands and villages around the region. It was amazing to see a flight deck normally packed with F-18s, wall to wall with helos.

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n Sunday (17 Nov.), I had the opportunity to head to shore and the town of Guiuan. I had just offered Mass for the Sailors of the ship at 0800 and the Gospel passage that I quoted above was ringing in my ears as we flew over the effected landscape.

Buildings were in rubble, acres and acres of palm trees were pushed to the ground like toothpicks-all pointing the same direction, and debris was strewn everywhere. The helicopter landed in the midst of a beehive of activity: NGOs and aid workers (with group names like NYC Medics, and Delta Spirit, that is right even Delta Airlines sent relief workers) getting ready to go out, helo after helo landing and dropping off support personnel and picking up aid supplies, Osprey – the new Marine helo/plane and C-130s and private jets, bringing load after load of life supporting food and equipment. The U.S. military was there in full force-USMC, USAF, USA, and of course the Navy from the USS George Washington.

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he place that I immediately wanted to reach was the local parish. I had heard reports from the day before that the church was completely destroyed and I had spiritual supplies to bring – wine, hosts, rosaries, and

books to offer Mass. I had to figure out a way to get my supplies and myself to the center of town several miles away. I noticed a few Philippine Army trucks near the field and sought out the guy in charge. I am not sure if it was being a commander or a priest that got a willing response to help, but I quickly found myself on the move. Driving through the town made my heart melt. There was not one building that was not affected. People were lining the street in areas where they could bring water jugs to be filled. While people were moving, there was so much to be done you could see on their faces a look of being overwhelmed.

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arrived at Immaculate Conception parish in the very heart of the town. The church and the attached rectory were in rubble.

Some walls were still standing, but no roofs.

Amazingly the statue of Our Lady on a pedestal in the courtyard of the parish was still standing and completely unaffected. There I met Fathers Andy and Art, who both were baptized at the parish and grew up in the town. As well, there were also a number of seminarians who were there to help.

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he roofless rectory was in as much order as you could expect, but it was obvious they were in survival mode. They were so very happy to see me, as I was glad to see them and know they were alive and unhurt. Only about 100 souls died in the storms, which is remarkable for a town of about 45,000 people. Since the church was totally destroyed, they were offering Mass outside in the courtyard. At the morning Mass over a 1,000 attended and they would have another Mass in the evening. The Mass supplies I brought were a great benefit for them, as almost all of their hosts had been made unusable by the storm. We gathered in prayer and asked for God's healing hand and grace to bring hope to the people and strength to the (continued on page 38) spring / easter 2014 |

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SPECIAL REPORT: SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN (continued from page 37)

RESIDENTS PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM DOWN DRAFT CREATED BY A US NAVY SEA HAWK HELICOPTER FROM THE US AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS GEORGE WASHINGTON AS IT TAKES OFF UPON DROPPING RELIEF SUPPLIES FOR VILLAGERS ISOLATED BY LAST WEEK'S SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN SATURDAY NOV.16, 2013 ON MANICANI ISLAND, EASTERN SAMAR PROVINCE IN CENTRAL PHILIPPINES. TYPHOON HAIYAN, ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL TYPHOONS EVER RECORDED, ACCORDING TO U.S. NAVY'S JOINT WARNING CENTER, SLAMMED INTO CENTRAL PHILIPPINE PROVINCES OVER A WEEK EARLIER LEAVING A WIDE SWATH OF DESTRUCTION AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DEAD. © BULLIT MARQUEZ-CORBIS PHOTO 42-53228139

priests and seminarians who would care for them. The town is using the parish as an aid distribution center – so large bags of rice and other supplies were stacked high. They told me that the church which was nearly 500 years old was beautiful with art work that is irreplaceable. I know they will rebuild and it is only stones, but a physical church is still much more than just building material; it is a consecrated space that brought life to so many that now lay in ruins – it is a symbol of Good Friday and we pray for Easter Sunday to come.

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hen back at the airstrip for several more hours I helped move supplies. I met and talked with aid workers and our military personnel. I found a little shade from the heat to pray my office and one of the civilian aid

workers came up to me to ask for help. She was the director of an NGO of doctors, nine of them who had arrived hours earlier with lots of medical supplies with no one to help them move their supplies as well as themselves into the town. I went back to my Philippine Army friends with the trucks and within about ten minutes they were loaded up and on their way.

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fter five hours on the ground, I was on a helicopter back to the ship and my day job. That night at the Sunday 10pm Mass, I noted how we were now more united spiritually to the town than ever before, as the very hosts they were using to offer Mass for the devastated souls of Guiuan came from the very hosts we were using for our Mass.

Pray for their recovery. ✞

THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES COLLECTED $167,652.56 FOR THE PHILIPPINES TYPHOON HAIYAN RELIEF FUND.

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By MARK MOITOZA, D.MIN.

WORDS P

MATTER

ope Francis released his message for the 48th World Day of Social Communications in January. While the Holy Father certainly references digital communication and technology, the majority of his words focus on media as an opportunity to both give and receive. We are called to use technology to listen, to be neighborly, to encourage silence, to promote calmness, to engage culture, and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These are not ideas that normally come to mind when thinking about technology. Yet these words matter because they center upon the most important Word.

The Prologue of the Gospel of John starts with these words: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)

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his Gospel text remind us of the preexistence of Jesus Christ who reveals God the Father. The Word was with God and that implies communication. The Trinitarian relationship of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit becomes the basis of faithful lives lived in community.

When engaging technology to share the faith Pope Francis encourages a keen awareness of the Human Person and their cultural context. Digital media needs to speak to the multi-faceted lives of the people it is meant to reach. It needs to keep in mind the faithful that are actively participating, those that are searching, while also reaching out to people who have not heard the message of Jesus Christ.

The Archdiocese for the Military Services has recently launched a Digital Media Center, resources.milarch.org. It starts with a welcome message from Archbishop Broglio.

This social media allows access to Catholic digital resources that encourage prayer and reflection, that speak to the experience of being Catholic in the military, and that offer ministry moments to make time for Jesus in daily life.

Each mission requires a discipline, a practice or exercises in order to grow. The AMS Digital Media Center provides a wealth of ministry moments to keep the practice of faith growing.

These resources are meant to be shared.

There are video reflections for small faith groups, lesson plans for religious education, audio talks to support youth gatherings, witness talks for young adults, and even pictures that help to re-focus on the gifts of Jesus in the midst of busy days. Military groups may also upload content that after review and approval, will help to share how they are encountering Jesus Christ at their particular installation or military assignment.

The AMS Digital Media Center does not replace authentic community. Rather it provides an entry way to Church to remind us of the importance of making time for faith every day of our lives. Having prayed on our own, or in small groups, we long to gather in community to be nourished by the Eucharist and to celebrate with the entire Catholic faith community.

May God bless you in this new age of digital discipleship, so that you may be open to both giving and receiving the Word of Jesus Christ. ✞ spring / easter 2014 |

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By STAFF SGT. COREY BALTO

ARMY NORTH

Hosts 2nd Annual St. Michael’s Medallion Luncheon FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas Members of the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) family joined their chaplaincy team for the second annual Saint Michael’s medallion luncheon Sept. 27 at the historic Quadrangle.

Saint Michael is an archangel in Christian, Jewish and Islamic teachings; he is considered to be the patron saint of warriors, police officers and paramedics.

“We are here today to express our deep-seated and inexplicable faith that there is a power for good in the world,” said Col. Gary Studniewski, command chaplain, Army North. “We also believe that there is a group of beings, invisible to us, that God has ordained to look after us.”

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, blessed blessed the medallions. The AMS is responsible for endorsing all Roman Catholic priests serving in the Armed Forces and is also responsible for the full range of pastoral care for the nearly 1.8 million Catholic families serving in the FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS – ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY BROGLIO, ARCHBISHOP FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, USA, USES AN ASPERGILLUM TO SPRINKLE HOLY WATER military. Archbishop Broglio has served as ON ST. MICHAEL’S MEDALLIONS AS PART OF HIS BLESSING OF THE MEDALS the Archbishop for the Military Services, SEPT. 27 DURING THE SECOND ANNUAL U.S. ARMY NORTH (FIFTH ARMY) SAINT MICHAEL’S MEDALLION LUNCHEON AT THE HISTORIC QUADRANGLE. USA, since Jan. 25, 2008.

COL. GARY STUDNIEWSKI, COMMAND CHAPLAIN, ARMY NORTH, IS HOLDING Before the blessing, the Archbishop THE ASPERSORIUM THAT HOLDS THE HOLY WATER. reflected on St. Michael’s battle with U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. COREY BALTOS, ARMY NORTH PAO Lucifer for power.

“The name Michael is translated from the Hebrew and means "One like God", said Archbishop Broglio.“There were two figures in heaven, both struggling with each other for power. Michael wanted to use the power for good, and the other wanted to use it for evil. Michael teaches us that those who have power should use it for good.”

The Archbishop went on to say that St. Michael was a good patron for Army North because of its mission to defend the homeland.After his reflections he blessed the medallions with prayer and holy water before they were then given to the audience. ✞

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he AMS is once again participating in the Marine Corps Marathon as a Charity Partner. Last year, 25 runners raised over $27,000 for the Archdiocese. This year, Team AMS will be participating in both the marathon and the MCM10K. Both races will be held in Washington, DC on October 26th. The team hopes to raise $50,000 for the Archdiocese.

To learn more about how you can join or support Team AMS, please visit: www.milarch.org/runforams2014 or email Carol

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50 YEARS VA VA VA Contract Contract Contract Contract Contract

Rev. Alfonso E. Erestain Rev. L. David Mani Rev. Augustine S. Koilparampil Rev. Walter W. Zinzer Rev. Barnabas Senecal, OSB Rev. Sean Garrett Rev. Adam E. Szufel Rev. Francis E. Higgins

12-Apr-64 23-Mar-64 02-Dec-64 14-Mar-64 30 May-64 07-Jun-64 13-Jun-64 19-Dec-64

60 YEARS VA Contract Contract Contract Contract Contract

Rev. Lloyd Haupt Rev. Msgr. Joseph Senger Rev. Ivo E. Cecil Rev. Edgar J. Schaefer Rev. Andrew J. Cassin Rev. Austin A. Nagles, SSCC

HOW DO YOU DO IT?

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ime and time again I hear from veterans and their families of the kindness and compassionate ministry of our VA priests, especially those working in Community Living Centers (CLC) and the Palliative Care centers. Visiting with and observing these exceptional servants of the Lord is a privilege afforded a very few and I am humbled by their expertise and honored to support them. In a future SALUTE I hope to highlight a few of these gallant men and report on some major construction and renovation projects designed to enhance the quality of care being provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. ✞

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es, there is a lot of seminar time and preparation.Yet, by their comments on their departure, the seminarians seem to be satisfied and fulfilled in their experience at the Minneapolis VA. Soon the first group of men who entered the program three years ago will be ordained deacons. It is our hope that their experiences here will help them become the best deacons and priests they can possibly be to serve the Church, our veterans, and society. ✞

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18 MAY 2014 at 4:30 pm Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C. —————————————————————————————

Capodanno Memorial Mass 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 at 6:30 pm Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C. —————————————————————————————

Annual Benefit 13 NOVEMBER 2014 at 7:00 pm Blessed John Paul II Shrine 3900 Harewood Road NE Washington, D.C. spring / easter 2014 |

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