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Memorial Day and Chaplains

It is fitting to honor those who served in the armed forces and who gave their lives. Today I especially have in mind fallen military chaplains. Here is just one example of service and valor for love of God, neighbor … Read More

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HELP! The dire state of US Military Chaplains

The US Bishops are meeting in their annual plenary session.  Yesterday, Most Rev. Timothy Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, delivered a presentation on the dire state of the number of chaplains serving the military and their families. His presentation is … Read More

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Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun and the Congressional Medal of Honor

Fr. Emil Kapaun will posthumously receive the Congressional Medal of Honor today. He received the Bronze Star in life and, after death, the Distinguished Service Cross. As a POW in a Chinese camp during the horrible winter of 1951 he … Read More

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