Fall 2026
The Magazine of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Dear Friends of the Archdiocese, Writing these lines in the midst of a torrid Washington, DC August, I am longing for the crispness of autumn days. Personally, the variety of temperate climates has always appealed to me—I am always ready for the change. Perhaps when you read this issue, the leaves will be changing colors and falling and in many places the temperatures will be dropping. It is a beautiful season during which the liturgy of the Church invites us to consider the last things and the goal of our earthly pilgrimage: the Kingdom of God. In October the VA chaplains will have gathered in Chicago to consider issues germane to their ministry. The Archdiocese still struggles to ensure that these VA Medical Centers provide adequate pastoral care for the Catholic patients. November brings the annual benefit, which offers an occasion to gather old friends, celebrate the pastoral work of the AMS, and raise needed funds for the mission. This year there will also be the blessing of the first archdiocesan convocation, the Catholic Military Conference, from 9-11 November, to consider in a synodal fashion the needs and challenges of this “local” global Church. In this issue of Salute, the Auxiliary Bishops and I tell you about our most recent pastoral activities, others talk about archdiocesan events and initiatives, and you will meet another new co-sponsored seminarian—always an occasion for rejoicing and prayers of thanksgiving. November is also the month for the Thanksgiving holiday. In every time there are always reasons to give thanks. Even when world events or the economy might challenge us, we recognize that Almighty God has granted us life, an opportunity to thrive, and many people whose presence brightens our lives. Enjoy the following pages of Salute. May the Lord fill your hearts with His presence and give you serenity in these ever-challenging days. We continue to support one another in prayer. Sincerely in Christ,
The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D. Archbishop for the Military Services, USA Cover Photo: Father Stephen Cotter, CPT, CHC, USA, baptizes and confirms Private First Class Jayden Elise Rickards, a trainee at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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TABLE of CONTENTS Summer Rest Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio
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A Summer Visit Bishop Neal J. Buckon
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Breaking the Ice Bishop Bill Muhm
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A Pastoral Visit to Kansas City, Missouri Bishop Joseph Coffey
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Finding and Being a Good Mentor Bishop Gregg Caggianelli
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Listen, Teach, Send Dr. Mark Moitoza, Th.D., Vice Chancellor for Evangelization
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The Harvest Continues Daniel Maher
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The Faith Formation of Adults Strengthens Military Family Life José Amaya, Director of Faith Formation
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Reach More as a Vital Guide for the Formation of the Laity First Lieutenant Kenzie Gaspard, USAF
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Confirmation Preparation with G.R.A.C.E Elizabeth A. Tomlin, General Counsel
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A Weekend of Gratitude and Mission at Saint Timothy Parish, Lakeland, Florida Salvador Perez Executive Director of Advancement
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Praying for All Souls
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AMS Co-sponsored priest Father Brendon Schneibel lies prostrate before the altar during his ordination on 6 June 2026 in Fargo, ND
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ummer By Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio
Summer is supposed to be a calmer period in everyone’s life. Our routine might be altered with vacation, the mail slows, there is more light in our hemisphere, and we are able to rest. That is the theory and for my schedule this year, that has 4 Fall 2026
been true. I do not remember the last time I had three weeks of vacation—one right after the other (with a little stop in Washington each week to look at mail, sign letters, and the like). It was good, and I am grateful. However, the last months have still offered opportunities to care for those entrusted to this global Archdiocese. Father Mark Rutherford returned to his home Diocese of Lansing, armed with his doctoral degree in Canon Law. He opened the door for the welcome of the Very Reverend Chris Palladino from the Archdiocese of Boston, who is now actively overseeing the work of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. The AMS is very grateful to both Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing and Archbishop Richard Henning of Boston for loaning her such fine priests. After celebrating confirmation for the installations of the Washington Military District at Joint Base Anacostia Boling, it was time
to make a run to the ordination of Father Brendan Schneibel in Fargo, North Dakota. The warm hospitality of the Midwest was evident and it was a privilege to join Bishop John Folda at the ordination of the AMS co-sponsored priest and his four classmates. I tried to ask for another, but the bishop thought one was enough. Bishop Folda took me to the airport in time for my flight to Chicago that afternoon. Arriving at O’Hare, I saw an earlier flight to Buffalo and made a quick run to catch it. Divine Providence was vigilant and my Buffalo host was relieved to meet me at 9:15 p.m. rather than after midnight. I was happy to find a bed three hours earlier, as well.
Left to right: Archbishop Timothy Broglio, newly ordained co-sponsored priest, Father Brendon Schneibel, and Bishop John Folda in Fargo, ND, on June 6, 2026. Photo courtesy of Ann Losiniski Photography.
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Summer REST On Sunday, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Father C.J. Wild celebrated his “First” Mass of Thanksgiving in a warm Our Lady of Pompeii Church. The new co-sponsored priest had asked me to preach, and I was delighted to do so. He and Father Schneibel will be great additions to the Navy chaplaincy in three years! The spring meeting of the USCCB in Orlando was delightful. The opportunity to attend a general assembly with no responsibilities was a refreshing change from the last three years. My successor, the Most Reverend Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, did an excellent job. I found a wonderful spot in the back of the ballroom! Bishop Muhm and I shared a two-bedroom suite, which was also economically advantageous! The airlines managed to assure my arrival in time to celebrate the 5:15 Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Solemnity of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This was an opportunity to echo for the Washington area the Consecration of the Nation to the Sacred Heart which had been made at the Basilica of Our Lady Queen of the Universe in Orlando by all of the bishops the evening before. It was so fitting that the Catholic Church in our Country marked this anniversary with a consecration of the Nation, its projects, and its people to that font of love for humanity that is the Sacred Heart of Jesus. May the Lord bless us going forward and favor our noblest intentions. The agenda had me making a visit to the naval installation at Guantanamo, Cuba that weekend. However, there was no assurance that I would be able to return as scheduled. Given the uncertainty and the demands of my schedule, I did not want to risk a prolonged sojourn on the island. Another attempt is in the program for the last weekend of August. May Saint Christopher
The Military Council of Catholic Women, Archbishop Broglio, Bishop Buckon, and several AMS priests pose for a group photo at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine during the MCCW 6 Fall 2026 Forum at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
intercede for that pastoral initiative. The archdiocesan staff gathered on June 16th to honor Bishop Spencer as he began a new “deployment” as a retired auxiliary bishop. We all welcomed the opportunity to thank him for his many years as a chaplain and as an
Catholic International University, for which I currently serve as Chancellor, held their graduation at Saint Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington on Saturday. The celebration of the Eucharist, graduation address, and the awarding of the diplomas went well. At the end I made my way to
“Join me in praying that he will enjoy the change of pace and the new opportunities.” episcopal vicar in the AMS—first in Asia and Europe and then for the Eastern Vicariate. His constant energy, pastoral zeal, and devotion to the men and women that the AMS is privileged to serve encouraged everyone on the staff and beyond. Join me in praying that he will enjoy the change of pace and the new opportunities presented by what the Italians call the “third age”. The next weekend presented logistical hurdles, but all worked well.
Union Station to catch a train to New York City and the Merchant Marine Academy. The contract priest there, Father Gabriel Omolo, is a Passionist priest, and he kindly hosted me at their residence. The next morning a student met me and drove me to the Academy where I celebrated the baccalaureate Mass for the graduating class. Those fine young men and women offer great hope for their future service.
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Summer REST After a meeting with the Superintendent, I assisted at the interfaith baccalaureate service. That was well-attended and awards were given to many graduates who have been active in both the Catholic and Protestant chapel programs. Given that I was “in the neighborhood” I visited the five seminarians and one priest who were in training for future naval service at the “schoolhouse” in beautiful Newport. They were kind enough to meet me in Providence. It is good to see so many future chaplains for what is, at the moment, the most-needy branch. The priest, Father Daniel Acquard is close to beginning his active-duty ministry, and I am very grateful to my good friend, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore for his priceless gift.
with him and his Executive Officer, CH (COL) Richard West. I think that there will be good collaboration with him, and I am grateful. The Military Council of Catholic Women held their forum at the end of the week. The venue was The Catholic University of America which is, of course, very convenient. I am always happy when the commute is short! The women had a good program and I was happy to celebrate the Eucharist with them, to enjoy their hospitality, and to see the “fashion show” as the women dressed according to the styles over the last sixty years of the existence of the Military Council of Catholic Women.
Back in Washington on Monday morning, I welcomed the acting Army Chief of Chaplains, CH (BG) Jack Stumme, for a brief visit to the pastoral center. It was good to spend some time
Their contributions to the formation, development, and life of women in the Catholic military communities have been a source of enrichment for us all. May they continue to enliven the faith of our communities and support the cosponsorship program with prayer and donation.
The Military Council of Catholic Women Forum included a fashion show by the decades to celebration sixty years of MCCW’s ministry.
Archbishop Broglio, Bishop Buckon, and Father Pete Pomposello enjoying the revelry and humor of the MCCW “Decades Fashion Show” during the MCCW Forum.
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Archbishop Broglio celebrates mass during his pastoral visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Monday of that week offered an opportunity to dine informally with Catholic members of the House of Representatives and Senate. We had a good exchange, and I was happy to share some concerns of the Church and to listen to the hopes and challenges of their service to the nation. May such opportunities multiply! Toward the end of July, when the U.S. Naval Academy plebes could already see the end of the ordeals of Plebe Summer, I made my visit to Annapolis for Mass and a “meet and greet”. I had already been on hand for the beginning of the summer to hear confessions and encourage them on their path forward. Two visits to chaplains’ schools rounded out the end of July and the beginning of August. Fort Jackson welcomed me first, and I enjoyed meeting the Commandant and seeing the priests and seminarians training there. It was warm, but I managed to stay in the shade most of the time. Father Augustyn made certain that all ran smoothly and did not seem to mind taking me to the airport for a 6:00 a.m. flight.
made certain that every detail was in order. I did not get lost in the palatial VIP lodging and was happy to hear confessions and celebrate Mass both Saturday and Sunday. The latter coincided with training for AIT and ROTC students and so the chapel was filled to overflowing. My final AMS visit for this period was to my hometown, Cleveland, Ohio, where the Catholic War Veterans were holding their meeting. I was happy to celebrate the Eucharist with them and to attend their banquet. Now, I look forward to the end of the month and my visit to Guantanamo, Cuba. That visit is long overdue, and I will be happy to see how things are on the island. Too bad that I will not be able to visit the local bishop! The end of summer “rest” is in sight.
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio blesses the central control station (CCS) space aboard the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in Cleveland, Ohio, 11 May 2026. Photo by Salute Magazine Petty Office 1st Class Theoplis Stewart II. 9
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VISIT By Bishop Neal J. Buckon
During the so-called “Summer Rotation”, a significant percentage of the military community is on the move during that season. Uniformed personnel receive orders for a permanent change of station (PCS), which sets in motion a chain of events for the service member and his or her family. Active-duty Catholic chaplains are also caught up in the rotation every 2-3 years. I visit chapels in military hospitals and prisons, and in training centers during the summer. These locations are least affected by the summer rotation. In August I had the pleasure of visiting Catholic linguists in training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) of the United States Army Garrison – Presidio of Monterey (USAG-POM), California. Father Joseph Paradayil is the Administrator of Camp Saint Francis, a retreat facility located in Aptos about 30 miles away from Monterey. For three years he has been diligent in is full-time ministry at Camp Saint Francis and in
Bishop Buckon and Father Joseph Paradayil pictured with liturgical volunteers for the Catholic program at the USAG Presidio of Monterey.
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“The confirmandi were well prepared and enthusiastic. ”
his part-time ministry at the POM where the students in the DLI hold him in high esteem. Students and families from the Navy’s Postgraduate School in Monterey also regularly attend the Sunday Mass that he celebrates at the POM chapel. Although an Army Garrison, members from all of the armed services study at the Defense Language Institute. I met students learning Farsi, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, and Korean. Since the Catholic community does not have a contracted Catholic Pastoral Life Coordinator (CPLC), nor a contracted Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE), the students volunteer as altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, sacristans, ushers, musicians, choir members, hospitality, and catechists. The full, active participation of entry level personnel is exemplary and inspirational. Father Paradayil presented three candidates for the sacrament of confirmation. The confirmandi were well prepared and enthusiastic. The luncheon
During his pastoral visit to the U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey, Bishop Buckon (center) is pictured with Deputy Garrison Commander Julia Sabilla (L) and Garrison Commander Colonel Bridget Dalziel (R).
reception after the Sunday Mass was first class. During the Summer visit I also met with the Garrison Commander, Colonel Bridget Dalziel and the Garrison Chaplain, CH (MAJ) Luke Basler, and Deputy Garrison Commander Julia Sabilla. They endeavor to make the Catholic program integral to the Religious Support Operation. They desire to provide the best religious support and pastoral care to the brave young men and women that put on a military uniform and serve our Country. I look forward to visiting next year.
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Bishop Muhm greets the Osan Air Force Base Honor Guard before Mass during his recent pastoral vision to installations in South Korea.
By Bishop Bill Muhm The Lord Jesus shows us that “breaking the ice” with new people is essential (Jn. 1:35-42). If we can “break the ice” at least a little bit, then real conversation becomes possible. Real conversation can establish and build relationships, which can in turn open the door to evangelization. Father Lew Brown (R.I.P.), a wise old Navy Chaplain, taught me a technique to “break the ice” with service members. Riddles can sometimes work under certain circumstances: if service members are in a hurry-up-and-wait situation, without their phones on them, and they are a captive audience—in other words they cannot leave until the event they are waiting for is over. Riddles can get everyone who is present involved. People’s natural defenses come down as they forget themselves and work together, trying to come up with the answer. I was able to use riddles to
“break the ice” with a group of airmen waiting to serve as honor guard for a wedding at which I presided at Osan Air Base, Korea. I am grateful to Father John Reutemann, USAF, for planning my visit to Osan. As a bishop, I have found that “breaking the ice” can be helpful before a confirmation Mass. When some kind of human connection can be established between confirmandi and the bishop before Mass, the supernatural grace of the sacraments has more room to work its mysterious power. As disciples of the Lord, we cannot work miracles—that is God’s job. Our job is to do what we can to lay a natural foundation through which He might work His miracles of grace for the benefit of the Church. Normally for us that will mean persevering in faith, hope, and charity to carry out the work He gives us to do. Sometimes that work can be as simple as trying to “break the ice” with new people. As we do our work, the Lord works with us and through us (Lk. 5:4-7). Thank you for your prayers and support for all of us at the AMS.
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A Pastoral Visit to KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
By: Bishop Joe Coffey
As many Salute readers know, I serve as Archbishop Timothy Broglio’s Episcopal Vicar for Veterans Affairs. My primary duty is to make pastoral visits to patients, staff, and chaplains at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs). On a recent visit to the VAMC in Kansas City, Missouri, I met with the Chief Chaplain of the medical center, Father Tom Kirchhoefer. Father Kirchhoefer has served as the Chief Chaplain since 2023. He is a board-certified chaplain and has completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). He also serves as the Chief of the Ethics Department and works as a Greenbelt for process improvements at the VAMC. During my pastoral visit, I celebrated Mass, and Father Kirchhoefer concelebrated, for several veterans, staff members, and volunteers. In conversation, Father Kirchhoefer shared that he recently cared for a retired Catholic, VA chaplain who had moved to the Kansas City area to be with his sister while he received hospice care. Father Kirchhoefer administered the anointing of the sick and was able to attend his brother priest’s funeral Mass and burial at a Missouri
Veterans Cemetery. Having a Catholic chaplain at the Kansas City VAMC ensured that this priest, who had tended to the sacramental and spiritual needs of veterans during his active ministry, similarly received care at the end of his life. In addition to my role as an auxiliary bishop, I have the enjoyable duty of serving as the Bishop Protector for the Catholic War Veterans. During my visit to the Kansas City VAMC, I met with Ms. Ann Puck, the Southwest Commander for the Catholic War Veterans and member of the Father Vincent Capodanno Post 2015. Ann served in the U.S. Navy as a nurse’s aide and with the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services (WAVES), as an aviation storekeeper. Ann was instrumental in forming Catholic War Veterans Post 2015, and she has served on the national board for the last few years. She and her husband Gary volunteer regularly at the Kansas City VAMC. It was great to visit Father Kirchhoefer and Ann and have an opportunity to thank them for their service.
R-L Father Tom Kirchhoefer, Chief Chaplain of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, Ms. Ann Puck, and Bishop Joe Coffey during Bishop Coffey’s recent pastoral visit. Salute Magazine 13
FINDING and BEING a GOOD
MENTOR
By Bishop Gregg Caggianelli
I have recently been thinking of the wonderful men and women who have influenced my life, and I wonder how well I am doing at passing life’s lessons forward to others. Of course, my parents were my first teachers and mentors. I think of the long hours my dad spent teaching me how to ride a bike. He gradually raised the training wheels and stayed close to me as I gained confidence, until that one day, without training wheels, he held my bike steady and let me go to ride on my own. Of course, within a few days, my mom was tenderly applying BandAids to both elbows and knees as testimony to my riding skills. In so many profound ways, their care, time, love, teaching, and mentoring have made me who I am today. With the retirement of Bishop Richard Spencer, the training wheels have come off in my ministerial life. As I assume the pastoral responsibilities that Bishop Spencer faithfully and dutifully tended to for so many years, I realize how hard he worked and loved the people of this Archdiocese. Like my parents, Bishop Spencer’s care, time, love, teaching, and mentoring have been invaluable to me and remind me of how important it is for us to have good mentors in our lives so that one day we can help those who come after us. Mentorship is a familiar and important quality in military life. I encourage people to find good mentors and to be good mentors. Mentors help us to develop our leadership skills by first learning to follow, and as we progress in our careers, it becomes our responsibility to form those members who will follow behind us. While important in the military profession, this idea of mentorship is even more important in our spiritual lives. 14 Fall 2026
Bishop Gregg Caggianelli preaches during a field Mass for Global Strike 2025 during the Combat Support Training Exercise at Fort McCoy, WI. Photo By: Spc. Xavier Chavez.
Jesus called His disciples and mentored them. After the Resurrection, those flawed followers, emboldened by the Holy Spirit, became the mentors, passing down the Good News of the Risen Christ to others. Scripture and the lives of the saints inspire us to discipleship, and their example calls us to mission, giving us the confidence to share our faith with others through our caring, time, love, teaching, and willingness to share what we have learned. Our faith is a treasure to be passed on. I am inspired when I encounter veterans and retirees eager to share their faith and life lessons with young service members and their families. A healthy chapel community must focus on sharing the Good News with today’s military families. I love to witness active-duty service members and their families, sharing their faith by serving as catechists, teachers, OCIA instructors and confirmation sponsors. We have been blessed by the generous mentoring of others. How might the Lord be challenging us to help build up the faith lives of others? Like riding a bike without training wheels, may we develop greater courage to share the Good News with others.
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LISTEN, TEACH, SEND By: Mark Moitoza, Th.D.
The faithful of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, anticipate gathering for the first national Catholic Military Conference in November. Whether you are planning to attend or will be praying from afar, all in the AMS are called to reflect deeply upon the theme, Living and Serving Justly. A unique way to support this gathering through prayer includes contemplating how to accompany young people effectively, especially in military settings. Two years ago, the U.S. Bishops released Listen, Teach, Send: A National Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults (2024). This framework highlights the importance of accompanying young people with reminders such as, “Christ is alive in you... Do not lose hope... You always have a home in the Lord’s house.” The full document may be read online, https://www.usccb.org/resources/listen-teach-send. The framework is a summons to renew the Church’s efforts utilizing the Emmaus model, shared during the Synod on Young People (2018). The familiar biblical story of Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35) finds two disciples walking away from Jerusalem after the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. The Lord appears to these disciples without being recognized, and asks, “What is going on?” Jesus listens first. It is not until Jesus is invited to sit down at the table with them to share a meal that he begins to teach them. In the breaking of the bread Jesus is recognized and the disciples are sent [back to Jerusalem]. They become bold witnesses and protagonists, helping others recognize what they themselves had missed. The bishops outline three sections that follow this model:
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Part One: Listening - Encountering young people by being near to them and being empathetic to their situation. Being fully present by accompanying youth and young people through life transitions. Understanding across generational differences to recognize uniqueness and truly hear their stories. Healing brokenness by building trust and offering pastoral care, support, and advocacy.
Part Two: Teaching - Proclaiming Jesus Christ by inviting young people into a kerygmatic encounter with the Lord. Offering evangelizing catechesis by drawing young people closer to Christ with heartfelt dynamic formation. Sharing the truth in love guiding them through challenges with humility, clarity, and charity. Renewing the sacramental life by facilitating sacred experiences of faith in prayer and worship.
Part Three: Sending – Empowering bold evangelizing witnesses by inviting youth and young adults to share their faith. With charity and justice equipping them for service and social action in the world. Encouraging vocational discernment by supporting them as they receive and respond to God’s call. Faithful protagonists today are developed by enabling young people to serve as leaders in Church and society.
Listen, Teach, Send
A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults
LISTEN
TEACH
SEND
Encounter
Proclamation
Bold Witness
Presence
Catechesis
Charity + Justice
Understanding
Truth in Love
Vocation
Healing
Sacramental Life
Protagonism
The bishops note that each one of us was once listened to, taught, and sent forth in our own youth and young adulthood. How might those who serve in the military accompany young adult peers by listening first? Keep the faithful of the AMS in prayer as they seek the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to accompany those called to live and serve justly. Salute Magazine
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Name: Daniel Maher (Arch)Diocese / Religious Community: Diocese of St. Augustine Armed Forces Branch: Navy | Rank: ENS O-1 Name and Address of College(s) / University(ies) / Seminary(ies) Attended (Degrees Awarded): St. John Vianney College Seminary, Miami, FL Name and Addresses of High School(s) Attended: Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville, FL Hobbies: Fishing Team Sports: Wrestling and Swimming 18 Fall 2026
When was the first time you thought you might have a vocation to the priesthood? Middle School Who or what events influenced or inspired you in your discernment journey? I grew up altar serving from a young age and that helped me to foster a greater love for the Mass. My parents have also always been a great anchor in my relationship with Christ and encouraged me to be open the possibility of the priesthood. How did the Lord move you to become co-sponsored by AMS? My dad served a career in the Navy, and my brother is a Marine, so I have always had an affiliation with the Navy throughout my life. After entering seminary my discernment to join the Navy developed into a greater desire to bring the Sacraments and love of Christ to the men and women serving. What would people be surprised to know about you? I am one of nine children. What is your favorite scripture passage, why? Matthew 9:13 “I did not come to call the righteous but sinners” It is only in recognizing my own sinfulness that I become disposed to the divine mercy of Christ most particularly found in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and develop a greater desire to share his mercy with others. How did you come to know Jesus Christ personally? Before entering seminary, I spent a year at Florida
Atlantic University and the FOCUS missionaries there helped to develop a more intimate relationship with Christ through time spent in adoration and daily Mass. Their joy and love for Christ was also contagious, and this gave me a greater desire to share to the love of Christ with others which ultimately led me to enter the seminary. Have any Saints particularly inspired your discernment journey? St. Padre Pio, St Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Francis de Sales What was the next to last book you read, and what are you currently reading? The Life and Passion of Aleck Murray by Caroline Gordon and I am currently reading Face of the Heavenly Mother by Jósef Cardinal Mindszenty. What is your favorite spiritual book? Introduction to a Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales Who are your heroes or people you significantly admire? My parents, they were the first people in my life to share with me what it means to sacrifice and have a great love for God. How would you characterize your prayer life? What comprises your daily prayer? My daily prayer consists with praying the liturgy of the hours while making sure that I spend time in silence aware of God’s presence and where he is calling me to greater conversion.
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The Faith Formation of Adults
STRENGTHENS
MILITARY FAMILY LIFE By José Amaya, Director of Faith Formation
The Directory for Catechesis boldly states that “catechesis for adults, since it deals with persons who are capable of an adherence that is fully responsible, must be considered the chief form of catechesis. All the other forms, which are indeed always necessary, are in some way oriented to it. This implies that the catechesis of other age groups should have it for a point of reference” (DC, 77; GDC, 59). In addition, “catechesis with adults is … a personal and community learning process, aimed at the acquisition of a mentality of faith” by helping the adult to grow and mature in faith, hope and charity gradually as they progress in being transformed by the Gospel message to make it personal and live it out in the family and wider society (DC, 260). Inspired by the call to evangelize and catechize the adults in the family, the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA offers the Adult Catechesis segment. The fourteen standards for Adult Catechesis are the
same as in the guide for adolescents and children. The indicators highlight the major themes covered in grades PreK through adolescent catechesis. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (no. 75.2) affirms that catechesis is to be “suited to the liturgical year” and supported by the Liturgy of the Word. The topics proposed in the AMS Faith Formation Thematic Calendar are inspired by the Liturgy of the Word as outlined in the Liturgical Calendar. The standards and indicators in the Adult Catechesis Segment support catechists in creating faith lessons for adults and families inspired by the liturgical life of the Church. The Liturgy of the Mass is the source and summit of the faith formation with and for adults. Catholic faith communities are invited to discern catechesis in, with and of the family (DC, 226-231). The Directory for Catechesis makes a bold call for family centered catechesis to overcome the mentality of delegation
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to “specialists.” The parents’ mission to educate is rooted in the sacrament of marriage. “Believing parents, with their daily example of life, have the most effective capacity to transmit the beauty of the Christian faith to their children (DC, 124).” Furthermore, “enabling families to take up their role as active agents of the family apostolate calls for ‘an effort at evangelization and catechesis inside the family’” (Amoris Laeticia, 200). Therefore, catechesis provided by the chapel needs to be complemented by the catechesis in, with and of the
they are a proclamation of faith unless the Church proclaims the gospel to the family and the family, in turn, proclaims the kerygma (Acts 8:26-31). Family catechesis as well as adult catechesis does not replace religious education but strengthens the faith formation efforts at the chapel. The Archdiocese and Catholic publishers have faith formation resources to support the family to grow in the knowledge, understanding and practice of the Catholic faith. Family catechesis can be facilitated in a variety of creative ways onsite and blended
Catechists at Joint Base San Antonio participate in an AMS catechist training facilitated by AMS Director of Faith Formation Jose Amaya.
family and vice versa. Just as catechesis must be Christ centered, parents and families must be at the center of faith formation. This paradigm shift requires a conversion of heart and mind to identify family catechesis models and methods. How can families come to the realization that
to include digital means. The goal of family catechesis is to help the family discover a reasonable response for the faith they profess, the faith they celebrate, the faith they live and the faith they pray.
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Reach More as a Vital Guide for the
VOCATION
of the LAITY By First Lieutenant Kenzie Gaspard, USAF
“Do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” This beautiful quotation by Saint Teresa of Calcutta has always been close to my heart. Yet, before my experience with AMS Reach More training, I do not think I truly understood how to live it out, or what the profound impact of living an ordinary life with extraordinary love really looked like. I held the quote as a lovely sentiment, but I lacked the practical map to navigate its depth in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Reach More opened my heart, transformed my perspective on the mission of the laity, and equipped me with the concrete tools I needed to live out my personal vocation. As laypeople, it is easy to feel as though our daily routines are separate from the grand mission of the Church. We often delegate ideals of holiness to priests, religious sisters, or historical figures, wondering how our quiet, everyday lives could possibly make a difference. We might say we want to be more intentional, grow spiritually, and make meaningful changes in our lives. But what does that look like on a typical Tuesday? How do we begin to put those desires into practice?
“I learned that my vocation is not secondary; it is a vital frontier of the Church.” This is where Reach More Training steps in as a vital guide. Through the structure of the training sessions, Reach More provides a space to transition from abstract desires, to active discipleship. I deeply appreciated the program’s emphasis on guided prayer and authentic discussion. The guided prayer sessions allowed me to quiet the noise of the world and listen deeply to where God was moving in my life. Meanwhile, the small group discussions provided a rich 22 Fall 2026
environment of shared vulnerability. Hearing the struggles and triumphs of others made me realize that we are all striving for the same goal: to bring the light of Christ into our homes, our workplaces, and our neighborhoods. My eyes opened to the essential mission of the laity. I learned that my vocation is not secondary; it is a vital frontier of the Church. Reach More equipped me with the tools to see that “extraordinary love”, a phrase often used by Saint Teresa of Calcutta, does not require grand, dramatic gestures. Instead, it is found in the intentionality of our daily encounters—a patient conversation
with a coworker, a moment of prayer during a morning commute, or offering up a mundane household chore as an act of devotion. Ultimately, Reach More is a guide designed to equip us with the spiritual and practical tools we need so that we might step out into the world with confidence, ready to embrace the unique mission God is calling us to. If you are looking to turn your ordinary days into an extraordinary testimony of God’s love, Reach More is the perfect place to start.
First Lieutenant Kenzie Gaspard participating in the Military Pilgrimage to Rome during the Salute 23 JubileeMagazine Year of Hope in 2025. Photo: Catholic News Service, Chris Warde-Jones, 8 February 2025
Confirmation students from Fort Sill, Oklahoma gather in front of the altar containing Blessed Stanley Rother’s earthly remains during their Spring 2026 retreat. Also pictured are confirmation teacher Elizabeth Tomlin, General Counsel for the AMS (backrow - L), Father Tom Kelly, CPT, CHC, USA (backrow – R), confirmation teacher CW4 Joe Folds (to Father Kelly’s right). 24 Fall 2026
Confirmation Preparation with
G.R.A.C.E
By: Elizabeth A. Tomlin, General Counsel
I have had the privilege of teaching confirmation at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for three years. These young people have ranged in age from 7th to 12th grade. Some have come to my sessions incredibly wellcatechized, whether at home, through Catholic schools, or other religious education programs. For these students, my hope is that they will prepare for confirmation by participating actively in the chapel, cultivating a habit of prayer, and engaging in Scripture study. These young people know their catechism, so my role is to encourage discipleship. Others enter the confirmation classroom seeking the sacrament but with little background in faith. Some do not know the prayers of the Church, such as the Hail Mary or the Our Father. The challenge for the confirmation catechist is to accompany each young person along his or her own path, whether the pavement is a well-conditioned asphalt, or unrefined gravel. I emphasize nearly weekly that confirmation is not a rite of passage, but rather, an actual means of receiving God’s sacramental grace through the Church. Over and over, I remind participants that confirmation, along with baptism and Eucharist, is a sacrament of initiation. Though confirmation is the sacrament of Christian maturity, it is just the beginning! Confirmation is not graduation from religious education but the entry to the fullness of the Church. I also try to remind myself that with merely 30-hours of instruction over the course of nine months, as catechists, we present what we can, pray that the Holy Spirit animates hearts, and that families Salute Magazine
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Confirmation Prep with G.R.A.C.E. and students take ownership of their discipleship. In teaching, I pray for grace to do a good job, and I structure the class priorities using the acronym GRACE, which for me means to offer confirmation preparation in which students: Grow in prayer: What is prayer but a conversation with God? We start every session with prayer and sharing a moment where we saw God in our lives during the week. This can be as simple as someone making a new friend, praying before a test, or not feeling nervous before a basketball foul shot. When people are asked to notice God’s work, they look for Him in ordinary moments or life. We also pray the rosary together because the rosary and its mysteries are a thorough meditation on the life of Christ. Receive gifts of the Holy Spirit. We spend a lot of time learning about the Gifts of the Spirit, considering what gifts we see in the community,
and reading about Paul’s direction to the Romans, “Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them” (Rom 12:6). Assume Ownership. If Confirmation is the Sacrament of Christian maturity, then confirmandi must take ownership in their formation. Most youth choose to get involved in the chapel through altar serving, singing in the choir, or doing odds and ends jobs like helping to clean up after fellowship. During the seasons of Advent and Lent, I provide a small devotional book to use outside of class, and we check in weekly with each other about our Lenten offerings. It is always interesting to learn what the youth offer for Lent. One pair of siblings in decided to give up exchanging insults with each other for Lent. Even though their insults were mostly sibling playfulness, they decided that the insults did not bring out the best in either of them.
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Confirmation Prep with G.R.A.C.E. Another youth valiantly gave up fast food and described each week how much she wanted McDonald’s French fries, but she made it all the way through Lent! It is a gift to see these young people take ownership and encourage each other. Cultivate Opportunities to Experiences the Universal Church. One benefit to living in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, is our proximity to the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City, and we take the youth on retreat there annually. At the Shrine we learn of the life of Blessed Stanley, a priest of Oklahoma who died a martyr’s death while serving on mission in Guatemala. We also offer a service project for youth and families. I like to take families to volunteer at the local foodbank because it is hands-on work that makes an immediate difference in the lives of our neighbors and provides an opportunity for the youth to talk to people with whom they might not otherwise interact. Stepping outside the chapel, whether on retreat, or in service, is a way to experience the universality of Christ’s Church. Educate in the Faith. Education, while last in the acronym, comprises the majority of confirmation preparation. Most of our weekly sessions involve working through chapters or videos of a confirmation
In an effort to “gamify” lessons, students often play Jeopardy, Pictionary or other trivia-type games to review and reinforce their knowledge.
curriculum that covers essential aspects of catechesis: the Marks of the Church, the sacraments, the hierarchy of the Church, and the particular gifts of confirmation. In addition, I supplement the curriculum with family catechesis through the Gospel According to John. Each week families receive an email from me with a reading assignment from John’s Gospel, a brief explanation of some of the most important points, and questions to discuss as a family. By the end of the year, each family has received the opportunity to work through the entire Gospel together. And finally, whenever possible, I “gamify” everything by reviewing with Jeopardy, Pictionary, or charades, so that class is interesting and interactive -- anything but boring! Catechists know that it is only through God’s grace that our work bears fruit, so let us pray for the grace to help grow the next generation of Catholics in this catechetical year.
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A Weekend of
GRATITUDE and MISSION
at Saint Timothy Parish
By: Mr. Salvador Perez, Executive Director of Advancement The weekend of June 20 provided a special opportunity for the AMS to connect with parishioners at Saint Timothy Catholic Church in Lakeland, Florida. Thanks to the generosity and hospitality of the parish, AMS representatives joined the community for a weekend focused on sharing the AMS mission, honoring those who serve, and inviting the faithful to pray for military members, their families, and chaplains.
The weekend began with an evening gathering at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, where Knights of Columbus Council 10034 generously catered the event, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for over 30 guests. AMS Executive Director of Advancement Salvador Perez and Associate Director of Advancement Ashley Burns, and Father Kenneth Beale, a retired Air Force chaplain, represented the AMS at the event. Father Beale offered the keynote to the gathering and shared personal stories and experiences from his years of ministry as a military chaplain. His reflections offered a personal perspective of the unique challenges of serving Catholic men and women in the Armed Forces. Father Beale also emphasized the vital role of the AMS in ensuring that military-affiliated Catholics have access to priests, sacraments, and pastoral care wherever they are stationed. Following his presentation, Father Beale answered questions and encouraged parishioners to continue praying for those serving in the military. The evening concluded with remarks of gratitude from Mr. Andrew LoFaro, a parishioner of Saint Timothy, whose generosity helped make the weekend possible. The following morning, Bishop Gregg M. Caggianelli, Auxiliary Bishop of the AMS, joined his seminarian classmate, Father Ralph
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In the parish garden at Saint Timothy Catholic Church, the clergy of the parish and AMS staff members gather around a statue dedicated to Catholic Chaplains who served during wartime. Picture L-R: Mr. Andrew LoFaro, Mr. Salvador Perez, Father Timothy LaBo, Father Ralph DuWell, Bishop Gregg Caggianell, Father Adam Marchese, CPT, CHC, U.S. Army, Father Tom Pringle, Deacon Rob Basye, and Ms. Ashley Burns.
DuWell, the former pastor of Saint Timothy, for Sunday morning Mass. Bishop Caggianelli served as celebrant of the Mass with Fathers DuWell, Tom Pringle, Timothy P. LaBo, a former Navy chaplain, and Army Chaplain Adam Marchese as concelebrants. After Mass, Bishop Caggianelli thanked the parishioners for their warm hospitality and generous support of the AMS. He presented Father DuWell with a framed image of Venerable Emil Kapaun, U.S. Army chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, whose life and service embodied Jesus’ teaching, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (Jn 15:13). The clergy gathered for a photo in the parish
garden around a statue dedicated to Catholic chaplains who have served in wartime. The weekend at Saint Timothy was a tremendous success thanks to Mr. LoFaro, Saint Timothy Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus Council 10034. In a special way, the AMS extends her heartfelt gratitude to Mr. LoFaro for his continued dedication and support. Through the giving of his time and talents, he has helped raise awareness of the AMS’s mission, promote vocations to the military chaplaincy, and encourage the faithful to pray for the men and women who serve our nation and their families. His support is a true blessing to the AMS and to those we are privileged to serve.
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The Catholic Military Conference –
“LIVING AND SERVING JUSTLY” By: Elizabeth A. Tomlin, General Counsel From 9-11 November 2026, the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, will host the inaugural Catholic Military Conference – “Living and Serving Justly.” The conference will take place at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. This conference has long-been a dream of Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio. He envisions an opportunity where the faithful of this Archdiocese will gather for three days of faith formation, worship, and fellowship.
Who is attending? The Archdiocese anticipates that 300 military-affiliated Catholics will attend this inaugural conference. As of the publication date of this magazine, at least 23 military installations will be represented at the conference. The Archbishop, several of his auxiliary bishops, the AMS Vicar General, and the Vocations Director will all be in attendance. We also anticipate attendance by more than a dozen AMS chaplains and AMS co-sponsored seminarians near the Washington, DC area. The target audience for this conference is principally those served by this Archdiocese. This is a family-friendly event, so attendees are encouraged to bring their families and enjoy a long weekend in the DC area.
Day 1: Who am I? The three-part exploration of the conference begins with asking “Who am I?” as a baptized Catholic and service member or military-affiliated person (military spouse, veteran, military retiree). The conference will begin with the opening Mass celebrated by Archbishop Broglio. Then Father Peter Pomposello, MAJ, CHC, USA, will offer a keynote address entitled, “Stand in the Door: Discipleship as a Spiritual Paratrooper.” Following his address, Emcee Katie McGrady will facilitate a conversation with husband and wife speakers 30 Fall 2026
Keith and Diane Butler who both served on active-duty in the U.S. Air Force. The Butlers' presentation will explore Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, particularly the chapter entitled, “Culture of Power and the Civilization of Love” that proposes five paths of daily and public responsibility toward building a civilization of love. This presentation will provide the framework for reflecting upon “Who I Am?” especially related to “how I treat others.” The Butlers along with Katie McGrady will explore these five paths described in Magnifica Humanitas: • The need to disarm words • Building peace through justice • Adopting the perspective of victims • Cultivating a healthy realism • Reviving dialogue and multilateralism
group will gather for a casual dinner catered by a variety of food trucks, and following the dinner, the evening program will offer a film screening of No Greater Love: The Catholic Chaplains Who Gave All. This is a short film released in 2026 that tells the stories of four Catholic chaplains who went into battle unarmed and who each received the Medal of Honor.
Day 2: How do I live? The second day of the conference focuses on the theme, “How do I live?” as a Catholic and service member or military-affiliated Catholic. Following daily Mass offered by Archbishop Caccia, the Papal Nuncio to the United States,, Dr. Matthew Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News will deliver a keynote address
Register at CatholicMilitaryConference.org Your ticket includes the conference program and materials, all meals, and daily coffee breaks. Hotel accommodations may be booked separately through the Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA
The afternoon session will conclude with an examination of conscience offered by Father Chris Krall, SJ, LT, CHC, USNR. The
that incorporates his book, Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope, and what the Holy Father has offered about military service and warfare.
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“LIVING AND SERVING JUSTLY” After a coffee break, the conference will reconvene with four concurrent breakout sessions: • Safe Haven, Strong Tower: The Marriage Nobody Trained Us For, presented by Mary and Jerry Lenaburg. • The Word Became Flesh: Incarnational Ministry in an Age of AI, presented by AMS Director of Faith Formation José Amaya and AMS General Counsel Elizabeth Tomlin. • Saint Francis: Sinner, Soldier, Saint, presented by Scott Buran, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, ret. • Reach More Missionary Discipleship, presented by AMS Associate Director for Missionary Discipleship McKenzie Mauss and AMS Senior Discipleship Trainer Kevin Stacy. After a lunch break, the conference will transition to a conversation on Just War Tradition as applied to today’s military environment. Dr. Joe Capizzi, the McGrath-Cavadini Chair of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, will offer a keynote address to provide a primer on Catholic Moral Theology, outline of the Just War Tradition, and an application of these principles to military service today.
At the conclusion of Dr. Capizzi’s address, the conference will have a coffee break during which attendees will have an opportunity to submit their questions about Just War as it relates to their experiences in military service. A panel comprised of Archbishop Broglio, Dr. Capizzi, Dr. Bunson, and Lt. Gen Jim Dubik, (U.S. Army, retired), author of the book Just War Reconsidered, will answer questions from the audience. This panel discussion will be facilitated by Emcee Katie McGrady. Participants will transition from the Just War panel to a Eucharistic Holy Hour during which confession will be available. The second day of the conference will conclude with a banquet dinner that coincides with the U.S. Marine Corps birthday, so the evening will certainly include a celebration for the Marines in attendance.
Day 3 – How do I serve? The final day of the conference will consider the question, “How do I serve?” The morning will begin with daily Mass. Following the Mass, the group will convene for a synodal interaction facilitated by AMS Vice Chancellor for Evangelization, Dr. Mark Moitoza, panelists Father Balke of the AMS, SSgt Aidan Firman, USAF, Kevin Stacy and AMS Young Adult Board Member Jilenny Duran-Bato.
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“LIVING AND SERVING JUSTLY” In an address commemorating the 100th anniversary of Italy’s Military Ordinariate, Pope Leo XIV stated: “ The soldier’s identity is forged by generosity, a spirit of service, high aspirations and deep feelings. But these values require a foundation, a gift of Grace capable of fostering charity to the point of total self-sacrifice. It is therefore necessary to inspire the codes, norms and missions of military life with the lifeblood of the Gospel so that, in the service of security and peace, the common good of peoples is always the first priority.”
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“LIVING AND SERVING JUSTLY” Through round-table sharing and listening, participants will consider the Holy Father’s statement and discuss a series of questions to apply the lessons of this conference to their military experience. Participants will consider how their military services and the ways that God is present within their lives – within their families as well as all aspects of their military service, to include training, deployments, and even warfare. Following the synodal interaction, Lt. General John Wissler (USMC, Ret.) will offer the send-off address, “A Charge to Serve,” to inspire participants as they return to their homes. Archbishop Broglio will offer final remarks to conclude the conference. The prayer of all planning this conference is that participants will return to their homes and their military communities with an understanding of how their military service is compatible with their baptismal charism and the vocation of all Christians to share the gospel as missionary disciples. It is also our prayer that participants cultivate relationships with fellow Catholics in the military, that they become better connected to their Archdiocese, and that they have such an enjoyable and uplifting experience that they bring their friends and families with them to the second Catholic Military Conference which will take place in November 2028.
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SAVE the DATE Catholic Military Conference
Nov. 9-11, 2026 Westfields Marriott Hotel Chantilly, VA Register at catholicmilitaryconference.org/
National Catholic Youth Conference Nov. 20-21, 2026 Long Beach, CA
18th Annual Benefit for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA Saturday, November 21, 2026 5 p.m. ET The Saint John Paul II National Shrine 3900 Harwood Road NE Washington, DC 20017 Archbishop Broglio will celebrate the opening Mass and host the gathering
Rite of Election
Feb. 14, 2027 3:00 p.m. ET Edwin Cardinal O'Brien Pastoral Center Washington, DC 20017
AMS Chrism Mass
March 16, 2027 6 p.m. ET Crypt Church Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Avenue NE Washington, DC 20017 Archbishop Broglio will be the principal celebrant and homilist
33rd Annual Memorial Mass
May 16, 2027 4:30 p.m. ET Great Upper Church Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Avenue NE Washington, DC 20017 Archbishop Broglio will be the principal celebrant and homilist
World Youth Day Aug. 3-8, 2027 Seoul, South Korea
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In MEMORIAM Priest-Chaplain
Incardination
Date of Death
The Reverend David Voelker
Diocese of Belleville
9/29/2026
The Reverend George Spangenberg, CSSp
Congregation of the Holy Ghost: US Province
9/26/2026
The Reverend Edward McCabe
Archdiocese of Boston
9/21/2026
The Reverend John Marsh, CSsR
Redemptorist Fathers: London Province
9/4/2026
The Reverend Michael Duesterhaus
Diocese of Arlington
8/23/2026
The Reverend Richard Piontkowski, Jr.
Diocese of Grand Island
8/20/2026
The Reverend Thomas Hennigan
Diocese of Jerez de la Frontera
7/28/2026
The Reverend Harold Trahan
Diocese of Lafayette
7/22/2026
The Reverend Christopher Myers, SOLT
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
7/15/2026
The Reverend Anthony Giudice
Archdiocese of Newark
7/14/2026
The Reverend William Hower
Diocese of Madison
7/3/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Francis Walsh
Diocese of Springfield
6/22/2026
The Reverend Frank Wittouck, SCJ
Congregation of Priests of the Sacred Heart
6/20/2026
The Reverend Anthony Suellentrop
Diocese of Dodge City
6/8/2026
The Reverend Oliver Curran
Diocese of Gallup
6/4/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Robert Ecker
Diocese of Brooklyn
6/3/2026
The Reverend Edward Erpelding
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
6/1/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Francis Moeslein
Diocese of Raleigh
5/25/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Patrick Fryer
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
5/23/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Fred Nijem
Diocese of Savannah
5/16/2026
The Reverend Gerald Peterson, GHM
Glenmary Home Missioners
5/13/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Earl Provenza
Diocese of Shreveport
5/7/2026
The Reverend Robert Keane, SJ
Society of Jesus: New England Province
5/5/2026
The Reverend Peter Oddo
Archdiocese of Newark
5/4/2026
The Reverend Martin McGuill Curbelo
Diocese of Arlington
4/21/2026
The Reverend John Harth
Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
4/16/2026
The Reverend Jeffrey King
Diocese of Gallup
4/14/2026
The Most Reverend William Franklin
Diocese of Davenport
4/10/2026
The Reverend Jude Anyaeche
Archdiocese of Onitsha
4/5/2026
The Reverend John Vogl
3/31/2026
The Reverend Lloyd Opoka
Diocese of Yakima Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Diocese of Kansas City - St Joseph
The Reverend Quang Minh Tran
Diocese of Savannah
3/8/2026
The Reverend Robert Borre
Diocese of Madison
3/1/2026
The Reverend William Cosgrove
Diocese of Rochester
2/28/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Joseph Chacko
Archdiocese of Tuguegarao
2/26/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Heraclio Fleta
Diocese of Lucena
2/26/2026
The Reverend Gerald Dziedzic
Archdiocese of Hartford
2/25/2026
The Reverend Lionel Bonneville
Diocese of Springfield
2/5/2026
The Reverend Gerard McNulty
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
2/3/2026
The Reverend John Gwudz, Jr.
Diocese of Norwich
1/26/2026
The Reverend Monsignor Elso Introini
Diocese of Paterson
1/26/2026
The Reverend Richard Jozwiak
Diocese of Saginaw
1/23/2026
The Reverend Monsignor J Terrence Fitzgerald
Diocese of Salt Lake City
1/14/2026
The Reverend Michael McDevitt
Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
1/9/2026
The Reverend Michael Messaro, MSSCC
3/21/2026 3/12/2026
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Priest-Chaplain
Incardination
Date of Death
The Reverend Michael Troha
Diocese of Cleveland
1/3/2026
The Reverend Michael Crisostomo
Archdiocese of Agana
1/2/2026
The Reverend John McFadden
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
1/2/2026
The Reverend James Vacco, OFM
OFM: Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
12/19/2025
The Reverend William Floch
Diocese of Spokane
12/17/2025
The Reverend Richard Bendorf, OFM
OFM: Province of the Sacred Heart
12/16/2025
The Very Reverend Peter Sticco, SAC
Pallottine Fathers: Infant Jesus Delegature of Christ the King Province
11/30/2025
The Reverend Ernest Passero, SJ
Society of Jesus: New England Province
11/29/2025
The Reverend Raymond Morency
Diocese of Portland
11/25/2025
The Reverend Klaus-Werner Sirianni
Archdiocese of Washington
11/21/2025
The Reverend Edgar Cowart
Diocese of St Augustine
11/19/2025
The Reverend Monsignor Douglas Hennessy
Diocese of Peoria
11/12/2025
The Reverend William Callery
Diocese of Fargo
11/6/2025
The Reverend Francis Stanton
Diocese of Columbus
10/29/2025
The Reverend Monsignor John Bevins
Archdiocese of Hartford
10/13/2025
The Reverend Stanley Dombrowski, OSFS
Oblates of St Francis DeSales: WilmingtonPhiladelphia Province
10/8/2025
The Reverend James Norman Miller
Diocese of Nashville
10/5/2025
The Reverend Fintan Kilmurray
Diocese of Biloxi
9/19/2025
The Reverend Russell Judge
Diocese of Jefferson City
9/10/2025
The Reverend John O'Malley, OP
Dominicans: St Albert the Great-Central Province 9/10/2025
The Reverend Monsignor Robert Spiegel
Diocese of Davenport
9/2/2025
The Reverend David Ivey
Diocese of Kaohsiung
8/22/2025
The Reverend M Edmund Hussey
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
8/21/2025
The Reverend John Mink, Jr.
Diocese of Wilmington
8/21/2025
The Reverend William Zandri
Diocese of Rapid City
8/18/2025
The Reverend Ignatius Smith, OFM
OFM: Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
8/14/2025
The Reverend John Ullrich, OFM
OFM: Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
8/13/2025
The Reverend Gregory Lieser
Diocese of St Cloud
8/4/2025
The Reverend Maury Smith, OFM
OFM: Province of the Sacred Heart
7/22/2025
The Reverend Terrence Dumas
Diocese of Lansing
7/14/2025
The Reverend Monsignor Michael Carroll
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
7/13/2025
The Reverend Michael Lipareli
Archdiocese of New York
7/4/2025
The Reverend John Butler
Diocese of Honolulu
7/2/2025
The Reverend Christudas Nayak
Diocese of Neyyattinkara
6/28/2025
The Reverend Daniel O'Rourke
Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
6/24/2025
The Reverend Louis Nichols
Diocese of Syracuse
6/19/2025
The Reverend David Deibel
Diocese of Monterey
6/16/2025
The Reverend Paul Wicklum
Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana
6/12/2025
The Reverend Thomas Taylor
Diocese of Peoria
5/31/2025
The Reverend Gonzalo Ferrer, TOR
Third Order Regulars: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 5/17/2025 Province
The Reverend Francis McMullen
Diocese of Rockville Centre
5/10/2025
The Reverend Emmanuel Plancher
Eparchy of St Peter the Apostle (Chaldean)
5/2/2025
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Catholic Military Life: A podcast of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. Catholic Military Life is a podcast of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. Host Taylor Henry shares conversations to inspire the faithful of the AMS. Recent interviews include a conversation about the Just War Tradition with Notre Dame Professor Dr. Joe Capizzi and an interview with US Army Chaplain Father Peter Pomposello, MAJ, CHC, USA. Listen to Catholic Military Life on all podcast outlets.
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PRAYER
A Prayer for the AMS priests who have died this past year. In this month when the Church remembers All Saints and All Souls, let us pray: Into your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters, especially these priests who served the faithful of the AMS. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
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