Salute - Winter 2023

Dear Friends of the Archdiocese for the Military Services,

WhenIfirstdraftedthisletter,theyearwas quicklydrawingtoacloseandeventhemild Washingtonweatherhadabitofchillinit.Iwent ontomentiontheapproachofChristmas.Dueto manyfactors,thesendingoutofthelastSaluteof 2023hasbeendelayed.Iamcertainlypartofthe problem.

Now,welookforwardtotheholySeasonof Lentandbegintothinkaboutourpreparationsfor thegreatSolemnityoftheResurrectionoftheLord. Itisalsoatimetoprayferventlyforpeaceinthe manytroubledareasofour“civilized”world.Howwelongforthatpeace!

AttheEdwinCardinalO’BrienPastoralCenter,activitiesabound. Someevaluatetherecentbenefittomakenextyear’sevenbetter,new initiativesarebeingstudied,andthepastoralvisitationsoverChristmasby theAuxiliaryBishopsandmearebeingevaluated.Thereisalwaysaflurry ofactivitiesonMichiganAvenueNorthEast.

Thisissueof Salute willtellyouaboutsomeofthem,alongwiththe recentministerialexperiencesoftheotherbishopsandme. You willbeable tomeetanewco-sponsoredseminarianandtheactivitiesofTeamSt.Paul. Seearticleonpage24.

Thedaysandweekshavegonebyinahurry,andsothereismuch torecount. We areallgearingupfortheNationalEucharisticCongressin Indianapolis,anditishopedthatmanywillparticipatetoexpressanddeepen theirfaithintheRealPresenceofChristtheLordinourmidst.Thisgreatgift whichHeleftusstilloverwhelmsusandinvitesustocomeandadore.

PleaseenjoythisissueofSalute,andmaytheLordJesusbornin Bethlehemfillyouwithpeace,joy,and a renewedspiritofhope.Happy2024!

SincerelyinChrist,

TheMostReverendTimothy P. Broglio, Archbishop

4 A Full Agenda

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio

10 Season of the Soul

Bishop F. Richard Spencer

14 One Sows and Another Reaps

Bishop Bill Muhm

18 My Greatest Joys

Bishop Joseph Coffey

20 Most Holy Trinity Chapel at West Point –Duty, Honor, Faith, & Country

Jay Joyce

24 The Harvest Continues

Jacob Gwynn

26 Archbishop Timothy Broglio Seals and Blesses Holy Door in Preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year

Taylor Henry

30 Military Council of Catholic Women Hosts “Christ in Me” Pilgrimage to Fatima

Elizabeth A. Tomlin, General Counsel

32 Holy See Bestows Honors on Four AMS Staff and Clergy

Taylor Henry

Cover: Archbishop Timothy Broglio leads a group of cadets and midshipmen on the 51st annual March for Life in Washington, DC, on 19 January 2024.

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A Full Agenda

By Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio

TowritethatmuchhashappenedsincethelastissueofSalutewould bringunderstatementtoanentirelynewlevel.Thepastthreemonths havebeenincrediblyfull,buttheactivitiesservetopreachtheGospel.

Asyouremember,attheendofSeptember,14youngmengathered atSt.Mary’sSeminaryandUniversityinBaltimore,theNation’soldest Catholicseminary,tolisteninamorefocusedmannertotheDivineVoice andpursuesomeanswerstoquestionsaboutavocationtothepriesthoodand tomilitarychaplaincy.

Seminarians,faculty,andstaffmanifestedgreathospitality,andby Fridayafternoon,IthinkIknewthatIwasinBaltimore.Thedaysleading uptothatgatheringhadbeenquitefull.

Earlythedaybefore,Thursdaymorning,Ihadboardedanotherplaneto headbacktoBaltimoreandthediscernmentretreat.

Asyouknow,FatherAidanLoganoftheArchdioceseofDetroitwas pressedintoserviceagainandhastakeninhandtheVocationsProgram.The AMSwassadtosayfarewelltoFatherMatthewGray,buttheneedsofthe DioceseofCharlestonareunderstoodandsupported.Thereishopethata newVocationsDirectorwillarrivesoon.

OnSaturdayafternoon,afterconfirmations,IheadedtoDullesand somehowmanagedtochangemyreservationsinordertohaveadirectflight

toRoma.Thatsavedtimeandeffort.Therearesomeperkstohavingmany milesandbeingknownbytheairlines(notmany,butsome!).

Thenextmorning’sarrivalinRomabegananewadventure.Aftersome confusion(notentirelyunexpectedinItaly),Imanagedtofindmyrental car,aFiat500,andIwas off totheEternalCityandfromtheretotheretreat houseinSacrofano,some25minutesfromRoma.

There,fromaroundtheworld,weregatheredcardinals,bishops,priests, religiouswomen,laity,andanarmyofJesuits.Themorningsweredevoted tospiritualreflectionsandtheafternoonstoexperiencesof“conversationsin theSpirit”.MasswasintheeveningandIwasaskedtopresideattheoneon Sundayevening,whilemyCanadiancounterpart,BishopRaimondPoisson, gavethehomily.

Theinternationalexperiencewasrich,andthepresenceofoldfriends encouragedme.Itwasalsogoodtomakenewones.OnTuesdaynight, BishopKevinRhoadesandImadeourwaytotheVillaStritch,ourresidence forthemonth.IhadlivedinthatUSCCBresidenceforthe 11 yearsIworked intheSecretariatofState.IamnotsurehowBishopRhoadeswouldrate myRomandriving,buthehastoadmitthatthetrafficwasabitheavierthan inhisdioceseofFortWayne-SouthBend.IconfessthatIwasbackinmy element,andhavingaverysmallvehiclemadegettingaroundandparking verysimpleprojects.

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Archbishop Timothy Broglio and AMS clergy with young men discerning a possible vocation to priesthood and chaplaincy at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore.

Archbishop Broglio at a press conference between sessions of the Synod in Vatican City.

A Full Agenda

Spending a monthinRomawiththebeautifulOctoberweatherwas splendid.Spendingsixand a half hours a dayin a largeroomwithnowindows waslessthrilling.Theinteractionsinthesmallgroupswerebasicallypositive, andthedeeploveof thesemenandwomenforJesusChristandHisChurch wasevident.Theinterventionsonthefloortothewholeassemblywereless encouraging.Often,topicspopularinthe1970’sresurfaced. You canread thesummaryofthediscussions:"ASynodalChurchinMission".Acopyof thetextisavailablehere:

https://www.usccb.org/resources/synodal-church-mission-synthesis-report.

However,therewereopportunitiesforsomepastoralvisits.Myfirst fullweekendIcelebratedtheSundayMassintheImmaculateConception ChapeloftheNorthAmericanCollegewhereIhadbeenordainedadeacon andapriest.Thatisalwaysmovingforme.TheRector,MonsignorThomas Powers,aseminarianwhenIworkedintheSecretariatofState,couldnot havebeenmorehospitable.IjoinedtheOhiotableforbrunchafterwardsand theconversationwaspleasant.

I alsomanagedaveryquickvisittotheAvianoAirBase.FathersPaul Amaliri(Tulsa)andMichaelTenorio(CarmelitefromGuam)tookcareof allthedetails.ThethreeofusheardconfessionsbeforethemorningMass,at

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio confirming an Airman during his visit to Aviano Air Base.

whichIconfirmedanAirmanwhowasdelighted. We didmanagetoset off thefirealarmwiththeincenseattheverybeginningofMass.Thedeafening alarmrangforsomeminutes!

MyothershortweekendvisitwastoIvreainNorthernItalyinwhose neighborhoodmostofmyItalianfamilystilllives.Itwasgoodtoseeallof themandtogreetacousin’sfather-in-lawwhomanagedat93tocometothe MassintheCathedral.Hepassedtoabetterlifelessthanamonthlater.Iam gladthatwecouldseeeachotherandthatIhavethepicturetoproveit.

TheBishopofIvreawasanexcellenthost,andIwasdelightedto celebrateMassinhisCathedralontheoccasionoftheMemorialofSt.John PaulII,whoordainedmeanarchbishop.

Thereisprobablymoretotellyouaboutthe Synod,theconversations,andvisits,butIhave alreadyventuredfarfromtheusualfocusonour menandwomeninuniformandtheirfamilies.

On4November,theMemorialofSt.Charles Borromeo,CardinalChristophePierreordained ArchbishopKevinRandall,Ch,LtCol,USAF (Ret),thenewNunciotoBangladesh.Itwasan honortobeaco-consecrator.TheAMSwishesa happyandpeacefulmissiontoArchbishopRandall, whogavesomuchofhimselfasadistinguished ReserveChaplain.HewasareservistlongbeforeI knewanythingabouttheAMS!

SisterDeathalsoknockedonthedoorofthe AMSwhentheLordcalledlong-timeco-worker DavidRichardsontohiseternalrest.Hehad beenillforsometime,butIregretthatIcould onlyconfertheProEcclesiaetPontificeCross onhimposthumously.Inthebustleofourlives itisimportanttopauseandtosaythanksandto rememberthefidelityofthosewhoservedwell— eveninthebackground.

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Mr. Alfred “David” Richardson, Jr., former AMS employee.

A Full Agenda

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ThatdidhappenattheannualbenefitwhenIwasabletobestowthe KnighthoodofSt.GregorytheGreatonCol.CharlesGallina,long-time liaisonbetweentheKnightsofColumbusandtheAMSandtirelessleader oftheWarriorstoLourdespilgrimage.AKnighthoodwasalsobestowedon Dr.Dr. MarkMoitoza,Vice-ChancellorforEvangelizationandclose collaboratorofmine.Bothmenhaveplacedtheirtalentsandpreparationat theserviceoftheChurch.

I hadoccasiontomakeaverybriefvisittoClevelandafterThanksgiving. Thefrostintheairimmediatelyremindedmethatwinterwasnear.Iwalked thefamiliarstreetsfromthe1927TerminalTower(wherethetrainfromthe airportarrives)totheCathedralrectoryanditwasgoodtobehome.The occasionwasaMassandgatheringofyoungadults.Itwasencouraging tospendsometimewiththemandtobeinfectedbytheirenthusiasm.

Col. Charles “Chuck” Gallina USMC (ret), PSD/FVSM, KSG, KHS; Advisor, Military and Veterans Affairs VAVS National Representative, Liaison, Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, receiving the insignia of the Knighthood of St. Gregory the Great from Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio during the Mass before the AMS Annual Benefit in November.

TheChurchisalive,butyouandImustkeepfanningtheflamestoassure dialogue,growth,andadeepeningoftheloveofChrist.Together,webuild uptheBodyofChrist,whichistheChurch.

ThebrotherofoneoftheAMSco-sponsoredpriestswasattheMass.It wasgoodtoseehimandrecognizethattheworldisreally a smallplace.

Thesignsofgrowtharemany,butwearenotwithoutconcerns.The EucharisticRevivalisaresponsetosomeofthoseconcerns,andIhopethat itisanoccasionforcelebration,renewal,andadeepeningofourknowledge ofandreverenceforthisgreatsacrament.

Our AdventleadstothecelebrationofChristmasand a newcivil yeardawnsforus. We praythathorizonsofpeacemightopenupandwe recommitourselvestopromotingthatpeaceandsupportingthosewhodo sodirectly.Inmynextarticle I willtellyouaboutmyChristmasvisitsto HawaiiandJapan. V

Dr. Mark Moitoza, AMS Vice Chancellor for Evangelization, also receiving the insignia of the Knighthood of St. Gregory the Great from Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio during the Mass before the AMS Annual Benefit in November.

Season of the Soul

By Bishop F. Richard Spencer

Reflectingontheseasonoffallmovingintowinter,thephilosopher Ka’Lasaid,“Inoticethatautumnismoretheseasonofthesoulthan ofnature.Autumnteachesusthebeautyoflettinggoandpreparing fornewgrowth.Growthrequiresrelease.Itiswhattreesdo.” We havejust completedaverybusyfallseasonwithintheAMSEasternVicariate,which focusedonnourishingthesoulsofouryoungandournot-so-youngchapel populations.ThefalloccasionedthestartofReligiousEducationforallage groupsinourchapels.Iremainimpressedandthankfulforthededication andfaithofourvolunteersandourcertifiedcatechists.Pleaseallowmeto sharesomeexamplesfromtherecentlycompletedfallseason.

AttheMayportUSNChapel,FatherDariusSlesznskibegantheseasonwith adultbaptisms,firstHolyCommunions,alongwiththreeconfirmationsthat Iwasabletoadminister.AtMoodyAFB,FatherDarioDiazhasstartedthe newschoolyearwithanemphasisonyoungadultministries.AtKingsBay, USN,CoordinatorofReligiousEducation(CRE)DonnaHornhasbroadened thechapelCatholicprogramwhilewelcomingaBenedictinemonkto assistintheeducationalactivities.AtWarnerRobins,USAFBase,Father Tom Feyhaseagerlybegunthenewschoolyearwithadditionalclassesto accommodatethegrowthofhischapelcommunity.AtDoverAFB,Janet Claycomb,theCRE,hasafullycertifiedcadreofvolunteerstohelpteach theCatholicFaith.

AtHanscomAFB,Boston,MonsignorBillCuddyreturnedfromretirement, andalongwith Val Howe,CRE,theyhaverejuvenatedtheCatholic congregationwithintergenerationalreligiouseducationprograms.Fathers BarakehandBarryattheGreatLakesNavalBasehavecreatedaveryvibrant religiouseducationinitiativeamongthebasictrainees,inspiringincreased numberstoattendthedailydevotions.ANDthelistgoeson,butsadly,space doesnotallowmetotellallofthemanyhappeningswithinourchapelsthis fallseason.

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Bishop F. Richard Spencer preaching the homily at the annual Sea Services Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Season of the Soul

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InadditiontoweeklychapelvisitsandconfirmationMasses,Ialsopresided attheannualpilgrimageoftheSeaServicesMassattheSt.ElizabethAnn SetonShrineinEmmitsburg,Maryland.TheDaughtersofCharity,who lovinglycarefortheshrine,welcomednearly400visitorsonSunday,the firstdayofOctober.ItwaspurejoytocelebratethisimportantMasstopray forthewelfareandsafetyofthosewhoserveintheNavy,MarineCorps, CoastGuard,andMerchantMarine.TheCatholicmidshipmenfromthe NavalAcademyprayedtwicewiththeirwonderfulvoicesliftedupinsong. ItisatruejoytopresideatthisMassinwhichourco-sponsoreddeacons andseminariansprovidedtheliturgicalserviceinatrulyawesomemanner. Witnessingtheirdedicationandreverence,thereisnodoubtinmymind thatthefutureofpastoralcareandleadershipinourCatholicmilitary communitiesisfilledwithhope.

Bishop F. Richard Spencer (center back row) at Mayport USN Chapel.

TheannualinvestitureweekendoftheEquestrianOrderoftheHoly SepulchreofJerusalemwasconductedinNashvilleattheCathedralof theIncarnationinlateOctober.InducteesfromourArchdiocesewerethe MostReverendJosephCoffeyalongwiththeReverendStephenTomlison, aGSPriestservingatLangleyAFB, VA. Alsothisweekend, Mr. Michael Andriani,III,waspromotedinranktoKnightCommander.Awonderful weekendofliturgiesandsocialeventskeptusallveryengagedandhappy! V

Back row center: Bishop Josepy Coffey and Bishop F. Richard Spencer with the new investitures to the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem at Nashville at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in late October.

ONE SOWS ANOTHER REAPS

BY BISHOP BILL MUHM

Bishop Muhm prays evening prayer at sea aboard USS GERALD R FORD (CVN-78).

Photo by RP1 Dippy.

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OurLordsays,“Onesowsand anotherreaps.”(Jn.4:37).

Hiswordsarefulfilledin mostlyhiddenwaysastheChurch carriesoutherredemptivemission onearthfromonegenerationto thenext.IsawOurLord’swords fulfilledbeforemyeyesintheAMS vineyardinSeptember2023,when NavyChaplainFatherBenPitre (DioceseofLafayette,LA)invited metospendafewdaysaboard USS GERALD R FORD (CVN78) CarrierStrikeGroupinthe AdriaticSea.

IcelebratedMass,receivedtwo sailorsintotheChurch,and confirmedthreeothersaboard FORD. FatherPitreandIrodea

“holyhelo”from FORD to USS RAMAGE (DDG-61) and USS NORMANDY (CG-60) to hear confessionsandcelebrateMass.It wasaverysuccessfulmissionmade possiblebyArchbishopBroglio’s Christmasvisittoshipsinthe MiddleEastabouttenyearsago.As partofthatvisit,theArchbishophad flowna“holyhelo”missionfrom an aircraft carrier to USS MOBILE BAY (CGN-53) tocelebrateMass andhearconfessions.Protestant NavyChaplainMarioMurphyhad beenassignedto MOBILE BAY. Nowtenyearslater,asDeputy CommandChaplainaboard FORD,

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Bishop Muhm blesses a meal for the Catholic community aboard USS GERALD R FORD (CVN-78).  Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Adkins, USN.

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ChaplainMurphyenthusiastically encouragedFatherPitretoinvite himtovisit FORD.Chaplain Murphy’ssupportwasessentialto obtainingapprovalfromleadership. SincetheArchbishop’sschedule didnotallowit,heaskedmetogo inhisplace.IftheArchbishophad notflownthat“holyhelo”mission to MOBILE BAY tenyearsago, ChaplainMurphywouldnothave methim,andIprobablywouldnot

havevisited FORD, RAMAGE, and NORMANDY.“Onesowsand anotherreaps.”

OurLord’swordscontinuetobe fulfilledinwayswecannotseeas AMSsowstheseedsoftheGospel inthevineyardofthisglobal Archdiocese.

Thankyouforyourprayersand supportforallofusatAMS. V

Bishop Muhm (center), Father Ben Pitre (right), and Catholic community aboard USS NORMANDY (CG-60).

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Malachi Lakey, USN.

Save the Dates

Chrism Mass

18 March 2024, 6 P.M.

Crypt Church, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C. 20017

Spring Discernment Retreat for Prospective Priests and U.S. Military Chaplains

21 to 24 March 2024

St. Patrick's Seminary Menlo Park, CA

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio will be in attendance.

For more information, contact the AMS Office of Vocations at: vocations@milarch.org or (202) 719-3600

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW) Worldwide Forum

25 to 28 April 2024

Cincinnati, OH

For more information, visit https://mccw.org/unite/#forum

30th Annual Memorial Mass

Saturday, 18 May 2024, 4:30 P.M.

Upper Church, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C. 20017

Archbishop Broglio will be the principal celebrant and homilist

Warriors to Lourdes

21-27 May 2024

Lourdes, France

Sponsored by theKnights of Columbusand the AMS Archbishop Broglio will accompany pilgrims

For more information, visit warriorstolourdes.com

St. George Trek

Leadership Vocation Retreat for Scouts

3 to 18 July 2024

Philmont Scout Ranch, NM

For more information, contactFather Mike Santangelo at 732-458-0220 orstgeorgetrek@gmail.com

National Eucharistic Congress

17 to 21 July 2024

Indianapolis, IN

For more information, contact: Dr. Mark Moitoza, evangelization@milarch.org

MY GREATEST JOYS

By Bishop Joseph Coffey

OneofthegreatestjoysIhaveastheVicarforVeteransAffairsfor theArchdiocesefortheMilitaryServices,USA,ismakingpastoral visitstoourCatholicpatientsandthepriest-chaplainswhoworkin ourover150DepartmentofVeteransAffairsMedicalCenters(VAMCs).

Allthe VA priests,alongwithourmilitarychaplains,areendorsedby ArchbishopTimothy P. Broglio,theArchbishopfortheMilitaryServices, USA.Iamabletomakethesevisitsthroughouttheyearbyawidevarietyof formsoftransportation,includingcar,train,andplane.

OnarecentswingtotheNewEnglandStates,Ihadagreatvisitwiththe priest-chaplainswhoworkatthe VA BostonHealthcareSystemandchecked onthefaithfuloftheAMStheyserve.TheChiefChaplainisFatherBarry Eneh,whichmeanshesupervisesthechaplainsofallfaithgroups,aswellas theCatholicpriest-chaplains:FathersPeterFrancis,BruceTeague,Robert

L-R: Chief Chaplain Father Barry Eneh, Father Robert Roetzel, Father Christopher Foustoukos (Greek Orthodox Chaplain), Bishop Joseph Coffey and Father Peter Francis.

Roetzel,andChristopherFoustoukos,whoisaGreekOrthodoxpriest. The VA BostonHealthcareSystemwascreatedbyamergerbetween VA MedicalCentersinJamaicaPlainandWestRoxbury.SinceJanuary2001, allin-patientserviceshavebeenlocatedattheWestRoxburyandBrockton Campuses,whileJamaicaPlainsservesasahubforoutpatientcarealong withcommunityoutpatientclinicsinCauseway,Framingham,Lowell, Plymouth,andQuincy.

Onmyrecentvisit,FatherEnehhadallthepriestsgatherattheBrockton Campus,wherewecelebratedMass,whichwaswellattendedbyveterans andstaffmembers.IreallyenjoycelebratingMassinthe VA Chapels,where Igetanopportunitytothanktheveteransfortheirfaithfulservicetoour countryandallthestaffmembersfortheirdedicatedcareforourveterans. Itisanoccasiontocheckonthepastoralcareofferedtothesemembersof ourglobalArchdiocese.AfterMass,theCatholicpriestsandIwereableto haveaverynicelunchtogether.BeinginBoston,Icouldnotresisthaving theclamchowder;ofcourse,itwasdelicious. We thankthesefinepriestsfor theexcellentcaretheygivetotheveteransandtheirfamiliesinthegreater BostonArea. V

Most Holy Trinity Chapel at West

Point – Duty, Honor, Faith, & Country

By Jay Joyce

Builtin1900,theCatholicChapelofthe MostHolyTrinityattheUnitedStates MilitaryAcademyinWestPoint,New York,istheoldestcontinuouslyusedchapel atWestPoint.Itisalsotheonlyhouseof worshipownedbytheCatholicChurchonU.S. Governmentproperty.

WhatbeganasamissionoftheSacredHeart ofJesusParishinnearbyHighlandFallslater becameastand-aloneparishintheArchdiocese ofNewYorkin1925.Itoperatedasacivilian parishintheArchdiocesefornearlyseventy-five yearsuntil1999.Thereafter,theU.S.Government assumedresponsibilityforthemaintenance ofthefacility,whiletheArchdioceseforthe MilitaryServicesandtheU.S.ArmyChaplain Corpsassumedresponsibilityfortheoperation andstaffingoftheparish.

ThestoryofhowCatholicismgrewatWest Point—beginningwiththeAcademy’s establishmentin1802andtheeventsleadingto theeventualconstructionofMostHolyTrinity attheturnofthetwentiethcenturynearlya hundredyearslater—reflectsthededicationofa smallgroupofparishionersandChurchleaders.

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Most Holy Trinity Chapel

Their determination in the face of congressional politics and anti-Catholic bias exemplifies their devotion to their faith and to West Point’s motto, “Duty, Honor, Country.”

With a Foreword by Edwin F. Cardinal O'Brien, Grand Master Emeritus of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and former Archbishop for the Military Services, Duty, Honor, Faith, & Country is the most comprehensive history ever written about Most Holy Trinity. It recounts the chapel’s establishment and growth in the context of the history of our nation’s oldest service academy, documents and illustrates its architecture

andreligiousdesign,andprovidesahistoricaldatabaseforfuturestudy.The author,aWestPointgraduate,hasthoroughlyresearchedandextensively documentedthechapel'shistory.

Thehardcoverbookisillustratedwithhundredsof photographsandillustrations,mostofwhichhave neverbeenpublishedpreviously. V

Duty, Honor, Faith, & Country

isavailableonAmazon.

THE HARVEST CONTINUES...

NAME: Jacob Gwynn

(ARCH) DIOCESE: Venice, Florida

ARMED FORCES BRANCH: Navy RANK: LTJG

EDUCATION/DEGREES:

Saint John Vianney College Seminary, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; Saint Vincent De Paul Regional Seminary, currently working toward Master of Divinity.

HIGH SCHOOL: Palmetto High School

HOBBIES:

Reading, cooking, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding

TEAM SPORTS:

Crew team during my freshmen year of High School

WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU THOUGHT YOU MIGHT HAVE A VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD?

As a child, one of my earliest aspirations was to become a priest.

WHO OR WHAT EVENTS INFLUENCED YOUR DISCERNMENT JOURNEY?

Monsignor Joseph Ferraro, a Navy Chaplain of 30 years.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I practiced kickboxing for nearly a decade, achieving the rank of brown belt.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE, WHY?

My favorite scripture is taken from Psalm 127, “If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labor; if the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.” This verse serves as a constant reminder that all my endeavors are in service to the Lord.

HOW DID YOU COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST PERSONALLY?

From a young age, I developed a personal connection with Jesus Christ through the sacramental life of the Church and the inspiring example of my mentor, Monsignor Joseph Ferraro, who made Christ’s presence felt wherever he went.

WHAT SPIRITUAL EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES HELPED YOU DEVELOP AND SHARE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH?

When I began to consider the priesthood seriously, I was encouraged to pray in silence before the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. Eucharistic Adoration has been a source of sustenance for me throughout my journey to the priesthood.

WHAT WAS YOUR PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC/MILITARY BACKGROUND BEFORE APPLYING TO BE A SEMINARIAN APPLICANT?

I entered into college seminary right after graduating from high school.

WHAT WAS THE NEXT TO LAST BOOK YOU READ, AND WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING?

I have recently finished reading MyDearPeople, a compilation of homilies by Monsignor Joseph Ferraro. I am currently reading 12RulesforLife by Jordan Peterson.

WHO ARE YOUR HEROES OR PEOPLE YOU SIGNIFICANTLY ADMIRE?

Besides Monsignor Joseph Ferraro, I also consider Father Vincent Capodanno, Servant of God, to be one of my personal heroes.

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?

I would characterize my prayer life as a blend of contemplation and action, which fuels my love for serving others. From my early childhood, I have always had a profound interest in the liturgy, which has laid the foundation for my love towards the Mass and regular confession. In addition to the communal prayer life of the seminary, my day begins early in silent prayer before any other activities of the day. Lately, I have found that during my runs or hikes—times once previously filled with music or podcasts— I now connect with God through silence and nature. This has profoundly influenced not only my exercise routine but also my life of prayer. V

Archbishop Timothy Broglio Seals and Blesses

Holy Door in Preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year

By Taylor Henry

HisExcellency,theMost ReverendTimothy P. Broglio,Archbishop fortheMilitaryServices,USA, andPresidentoftheUnited StatesConferenceofCatholic Bishops(USCCB),preparedthe wayfortheupcoming2025Jubilee YearatHolyMasson 3 December 2023,theFirstSundayofAdvent, intheNation’sCapital.Archbishop Brogliosealedwith a goldcross andblessedwithholywater a designated“HolyDoor”at theBasilicaoftheNationalShrine oftheImmaculateConception (BNSIC)onMichiganAvenuein Northeast Washington, D.C.

Thedoorwillremainsealed untilceremoniouslyreopenedon ChristmasEvein2024toserve throughouttheJubileeYear—until 6January2026—asa“HolyDoor” throughwhichbelieversmaypass professingChristasLordand seekingaplenaryindulgencefor thetemporalpunishmentduefor sins.AccordingtotheUSCCB,the practiceofcelebratingaJubilee YearhasancientrootsintheJewish tradition.Sincetheyear1300,the CatholicChurchhasordinarily celebratedaJubileeYearevery 25yearsorsoasaspecialtimeof graceandpilgrimage.

Archbishop

PopeFrancishasdeclaredthetheme ofthe2025JubileeYear“Pilgrims ofHope.”ArchbishopBroglio reflectedonthatthemeinhis Sundayhomily:

“….Thetheme‘PilgrimsofHope’ clearlypointsoutthatwearenot pessimistictravelersonthejourney tothefullnessoflife. You andIare chargedtobringamessageofhope toaworldthatdesperatelyneeds that gift.

“Thinkaboutthehorriblefighting intheHolyLandwhereIsrael wantssecurityandthePalestinians aplacetocallhome. War rages inUkraine,whereaninnocent peoplelongstoseetheendof aggression. We rememberSyria, aswell,wherethecommon folkliveindespairandconstant need. We alsowanttobringhope toourneighborsinHaiti,wherethe hungerforstabilityandaplanfor thefuturesearchesforresolution.

“Therearemanymoreplacesand peopleswhodesiretoexperience thathope. Eveninourlandof promise,westruggletorecognize

thedignityofeverypersonandthe missiontofillupthelegitimate needsofall. We longforasociety wherepeoplerespectandlistento oneanother.Maythislong-range planningfortheHolyYearinspire ourefforts.”

ReadthefulltextofArchbishop Broglio’shomilyat: milarch.org/archbishop-homilies.

AccordingtoCatholictraditionthe HolyDoorrepresentsthe compassion,love,mercy,and consolationofGodworkingin ourlives.Bywalkingthrough adesignatedHolyDoora believermayreceiveaplenary indulgence,whicheliminates temporalpunishmentforsins alreadyforgiven,providedcertain otherconditionsaremet.Those conditionsincludeholdingan interiordispositionofdetachment frommortalandvenialsin, obtainingabsolutionthrough asacramentalconfession,receiving theHolyEucharist,andprayingfor theintentionsoftheHolyFather. V Read

Timothy P. Broglio lifts the gold cross to seal the door at the BNSIC.

The National Eucharistic Congress, July 2024

Every movement needs a moment.

By Mark Moitoza, Th.D.

The bishops of the United States are calling on each community from rural Alaska to urban New York and each U.S. military Catholic faith community, to send representatives to the 10th National Eucharist Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 17-21, 2024. The goal is at least one member from every parish/community. Will you be there? Promotional material for the congress details the moment of this movement:

We know what happens when two or more are gathered in the Lord’s name – but what happens with 80,000? Join us in Indianapolis as we ask him to revive our love of the Eucharist, breathing life into our dry bones. Then, we will be sent back to our communities to invite others to know Jesus. Our nation and our world will never be the same.

Be a part of history. Sign up now!

The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, has a limited number of discounted passes for those that would like to participate in the National Eucharistic Congress as participants of the AMS delegation. The discounted passes, which cost $200 each, permit entrance to the activities of the congress. Mass, adoration, prayer, music, keynotes, breakout sessions, and the exhibit hall include some of the rich experiences planned. Housing, meals, and transportation are not included and must be self-arranged. Participants that register must include the name of the U.S. military installation and service branch of which they are a part. A code will be sent along with instructions for obtaining the number of passes purchased. Register now while passes are available, https://www.milarch.org/ resource/national-eucharistic-revival/

Individuals may also register directly, or with another group, to participate in this national gathering. Visit the National Eucharistic Congress website: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/register. (Note: Families that would like to attend might consider registering directly via the Congress Family with Children Registration process, depending upon the number of children. The cost for parents is $299, and for children, it is $99.)

The whole Congress will be an experience of prayer: a liturgical act offering the Catholic Church—those in attendance in Indianapolis as well as across the country—to the Father, through the Son, and in the Holy Spirit. This reconsecration will result in a massive outpouring of grace and renewed missionary sending as participants are moved to share the Eucharistic love of the Lord “for the life of the world” (John 6:51).

If the demands of your military schedule or an anticipated move over the summer inhibit your participation, there are two ways you can connect:

First, explore the possibility of participating in part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, even for a day or part of a day. Visit the route spreadsheet to identify where the four pilgrim routes will be traveling from May 17th through July 16th.

Second, if distance prevents you from joining one of the four routes, consider planning your own pilgrimage with the Eucharistic Mini-Pilgrimage Guide, https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/plan-your-own-pilgrimage. See you there! V

Military Council of Catholic Women Hosts “Christ in Me” Pilgrimage to Fatima

By Elizabeth A. Tomlin, General Counsel

InNovember2023,theMilitaryCouncilofCatholicWomen’sEuropean RegionhostedapilgrimagetoFatima.Onehundredtwenty-twoAMSaffiliatedwomenfromatleasteighteenUSmilitaryinstallationsattended theretreat.BishopBillMuhmandseveralAMSpriests,includingFathers JoeDeichert(USAFRet),MarkBristol(USN),SteveMcDermott(USA), Paul-AnthonyHalladay(USA),andPrzemyslawNowak(USA),attended theretreattoprovidepastoralsupportandgiveinspiringtalks.

TheMilitaryCouncilofCatholicWomen’s(MCCW)missionisto“connect, unite,andinspireCatholicwomentogrowintheirfaith.”Underthe leadershipofRegionalCoordinator,CaptainElizabeth(Izzy)Kafer,USAF, theleadershipteamdecidedtohostthisyear’sannualretreatasapilgrimage toFatimabecause,asIzzystated,“Maryaskedustocome”toFatima.

IzzyexplainedthatwomenintheMCCWEuropeanRegionsensekeenly theimpactofRussia’saggressiontowardUkraine.Whetherthroughhosting Ukrainianfamilies,throughtheirownmilitaryserviceinsupportofUkraine, orsupportingthemilitaryserviceoftheirspouses,thewarinUkraineweighed onthecommunity’sheartinthemonthsleadinguptotheretreat.Through

MCCW members: (L-R) Mary Parker, Marianne Becker, Vanessa Rico, Brigette Frey, and Charlene Pontemayor

Fatima,theBlessedMotherdrawspeopletoherSonintheEucharist.She teachesustousethesufferingsofthisworldforthereparationofsin,andshe specificallyaskedfortheconsecrationofRussiatoherImmaculateHeart. ThemessageofOurLadyofFatimagivestimelyandpoignantconsolation andchallengetoMCCWwomentoday.

SisterMarisStella,aSisterofLifewhograduatedfrom theUSNavalAcademyandservedasaSurfaceWarfare Officerbeforeenteringintoreligiouslife,sharedapowerful testimonyofhowourBlessedMotherhelpedtomagnifyher vocationtoreligiouslife.SistersharedfromSaintJohnPaul II,“Whenyoudreamofhappiness,it’sJesuswhomyou seek.He’swaitingforyouwhennothingelsewillsatisfy.”

MCCWretreatsarealwaysfruitful.Fromthisretreat,theregionselecteda newleadershipteamtoplanthenextretreat,whichwilltakeplaceinFall 2024.RegionalCoordinatorIzzyKafersharesthat“Oneofthegreatfruits thatcameofthisretreatwasavirtualBibleStudy.”ThisBiblestudywas startedbyaretreatattendeewhoisstationedinEuropebutdoesnothave accesstoamilitarychapel.ThisBiblestudyisawaythatMCCWwomen stationedinEurope,especiallythosewhodonothaveaccesstoamilitary chapelorEnglish-speakingCatholiccommunity,canstayconnectedto MCCWandtheAMS.

Elizabeth'Izzy'Kafer(EuropeanCoordinator),SusanJohnson(European Coordinator),BrendalynGomez(EuropeanLiturgicalCoordinator), CarolynWalker(HostNationSupportandAdvisorExtraordinaire),Chrissy Barton(TechnicalSupport),andJoanLaPorejoinedtogethertocreate atrulybeautifulretreatexperiencethatofferedwomenopportunitiesto encounterJesusinthesacramentsandinEucharisticAdoration,drawcloser incommunitythroughfellowship,andtobeinspiredbytalksfromSister MarisStellaandAMSpriests. V

MCCW’s next event will be the MCCWWorldwide Forum, which will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, in April 2024. Registration is open at www.mccw.org.

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Holy See Bestows Honors on Four AMS Staff and Clergy

By Taylor Henry

The Holy See recently recognized four staff and clergy members of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), for distinguished service to the Catholic Church. Archbishop Timothy Broglio presented the honors at the 15th Annual Benefit for the AMS on 18 November 2023 in Washington, D.C.

His Excellency presented the Knighthood of Papal Order of Saint Gregory the Great to Mark Moitoza, Th.D., D. Min., AMS Vice-Chancellor for Evangelization, and to Colonel Chuck H. Gallina, USMC (Ret.), a four-tour Vietnam War veteran and the AMS liaison to the Knights of Columbus.

Archbishop Broglio also announced conferral of the title “Chaplain of His Holiness” upon retired U.S. Navy Chaplain, Reverend Monsignor John L. Kaul, and posthumous presentation of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice cross to the late Mr. Alfred “David” Richardson, who passed away in October after many years of service as AMS receptionist and sacramental record-keeper.

Dr. Mark Moitoza holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics from the University of Rhode Island, a Bachelor and Master of Arts in religious studies from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, a Doctorate of Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation, South Bend, IN, and a Doctorate in Theology from La Salle University,

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Col. Charles “Chuck” Gallina

Photo courtesy of Tamino Petelinsek/KofC

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Philadelphia, PA. HeistheauthorofUnpacking Faith:AResourceforCatholicMilitaryConnected AdolescentsandtheirParents(VictoriaPress,2007). Dr. Moitoza’s2018doctoraldissertationis“Fresh CourageforMoralInjury:SacramentalHealingwith ReturningVeterans.”Raiseda“militarybrat”ina U.S.AirForcefamily, Dr. Moitozamovedaround quiteabitgrowingupandjoinedtheAMSin2003 throughapartnershipwiththeNationalFederation forCatholicYouthMinistry(NFCYM)startingasits firstDirectoroftheOfficeforYouthMinistry,having previouslyservedinretreatministry,parishyouthministry,andyoungadult ministry. Dr. MoitozaandhiswifeSherryliveinMarylandwiththeirthree children.

Col. ChuckGallinaenlistedintheU.S.MarineCorpsin1960after a year ofstudies atMemphisStateUniversity.HecompletedAirIntelligence Analysttrainingand a nine-monthVietnameselanguagecoursebefore deployingtoSouthVietnamas a cryptolinguistinthefirstofhisnumerous deploymentstothatwar-torncountrywhereheeventuallyservedfour tours.Col.Gallinacompletedofficertrainingandwascommissioned in1968.HewastheHonorGraduateofhisAdvancedCommunications OfficerClassandis a graduateoftheCollegeofNavalWarfare,Naval War College,Newport,RI. Col.Gallinaservednumerouscommand,staff, andinstructionalbilletswithmorethan17yearsdeployedinhisyearsas a Marineofficer.HecompletedhisBAinPoliticalScienceatParkCollegein December1972andhisfirstMasterofArts(MA)inPublicAdministration fromCentralMichiganUniversityinDecember1977.Hewasawarded a secondMAinNationalSecurityandStrategicStudiesfromtheCollegeof NavalWarfarein1986.Col.Gallina, a FourthDegreeKnightofColumbus (KofC),servesasanadvisortotheSupremeKnightonMilitaryand VeteransAffairs.Col.GallinahasbeenmarriedtoMrs.ClorindaGreenGallinasince 8 December2018,theFeastoftheImmaculateConception. HislatewifeCarolpassedaway 2 April2005.Hehastwodaughters,four grandchildren,andtwogreatgrandchildren.

MonsignorJohnKaulwasordainedin1975fortheArchdioceseofDetroitand servedasassociatepastortoSacredHeartParishinDearborn,MI,and St.JoanofArcParishinSt.ClairShores,MI,before beingreleasedformilitaryservicein1982whenhe joinedtheU.S.Navyasacommissionedlieutenant, servingasachaplainwithAMSendorsementand faculties.HisdeploymentsincludedOperationDesert Shield,OperationDesertStorm,theUSSAmerica (CV-66),onwhichhewasCommandChaplain,and theUSSJohn F. Kennedy(CV-67).Followinghis retirementfromtheNavy,thefederalgovernment hiredMonsignorKaulforfiveyearsasacivilian contractortosubstituteformilitaryservicepriestsin thesoutheasternUnitedStatesandGuantánamoBay, Cuba.In2011,hejoinedtheAMSstaffandservedinvariouscapacities, includingfiveyearsasspiritualdirectorfortheWarriorstoLourdesproject, untilhisretirementin2017.

Mr. DavidRichardsonjoinedtheAMSin2005asareceptionistfollowingmore thanfourdecadesinconsecratedlifeasaBrotherwiththeCanonsRegularof theOrderoftheHolyCross. Mr. RichardsonservedtheAMSfaithfullyfor nearly20yearswhilelivingformuchofthattimeat St.Joseph’sSeminaryonVarnumStreetinNortheast Washington,D.C.HewasaFourthDegreeKnightof Columbusandservedinmanyrolessupportingthe CatholicChurch,includingfouryearsasanAssistant intheDepartmentofArchives,Manuscripts,and MuseumCollectionsatTheCatholicUniversity ofAmerica.On15October2023, Mr. Richardson passedawayatProvidenceHospitalinWashington afteralengthyillness.Hewas78. V

A Ministry of Presence –Team Saint Paul: Travis Air Force Base

By McKenzie Mauss, Young Adult Missionary Coordinator

In June2023,TravisAirForceBasewelcomedthefirsttwoAMS membersofTeamSaintPaul.StephanieNussioandJurateReventas beganintegratingintothecommunityandservingyoungadultsthere. Theteamfocusedonestablishing a presenceintwomaingroups:St. Michael’s(TheCatholiccommunityonbase)andthePeak(theChapel Airmenministry).BothgroupswelcomedTeamSaintPaulwithwarmth andenthusiasm,permittingStephanieandJuratetoformrelationships quickly.Theybegantounderstandtheneedsoftheyoungadultsthey wereencountering.TakingadvantageofthebeautifulCaliforniaSummer weather,theyorganizedtripstothebeach,tohike,andtogatheringsafter SundayMasses.Inanenvironmentastransientasthemilitary,stable friendshipscanbehardtofind.Itdidnottakelongfortheteamtorealize thatwhatyoungadultstrulydesireisanauthenticcommunityandsomeone tobe a consistentpresenceintheirlives.

AstheYoungAdultMissionaryCoordinator,Iamblessedeachweekto listentothestoriesofStephanieandJurateastheyrecountjoyfullytheir ministryefforts.Ithasbeenincredibletohearhowtheirsimplepresenceis changinglives.Manyyoungadultsinthemilitaryhaveneverencountereda personwhohasdedicatedlifetoservingChrist.Uponmeetingthemembers ofTeamSaintPaul,Stephanie,andJuratehavetoexplain–oftenmorethan once–thatyes,theirmissionistoprayandgotoMass,andyes,theirjobisto bewiththeyoungadultsservingatTravis.Itisacounter-culturalopportunity thatleadstodeeperquestionsandmorewholesomerelationships.

TeamSaintPaulsharedtheexampleofonespecificyoungadultwhowas impactedbytheteam’spresence.Duringagameofcornhole,Stephanieand JuratelearnedthatayoungmangrewupCatholicbuthadnotbeentoMassin sixyears.Theteamreactedbyinvitinghim tojointheircommunityactivities. Theyplayedmoregames,wentcountrydancing,andtookhikingtrips.The womenaskedhimabouthislifeandlistened.Weekslater,attrivia,heasked whenMasswascelebratedonbaseandifhecouldhavearide.Healso mentionedadesiretogotoconfession.StephanieandJurateeagerlyreached outtothepriestregardingconfessionbeforeMass.ThefollowingSunday, hereceivedthehealingsacramentofReconciliationandtheEucharistforthe firsttimeinsixyears.TeamSaintPaul’sministryofpresencesharesthejoy ofwhatitmeanstoknowChrist.ThewitnessofgenuinefaiththatStephanie andJuratesharefostersrelationshipsoftrustthatenablesotherstorecognize thatChristiscallingthem.Thismissionarycallcultivatescommunitywhile accompanyingyoungadultsastheynavigatehowtoloveChristasthey serveinthemilitary. V

Future U.S. Military Leaders Seek to “Be the Light”

By Taylor Henry

FutureU.S.Militaryleadersareamongthoseseekingto“BetheLight” inaworldofconfusion,sin,anddarknessafterparticipatinginthe SEEK24CatholicFaithconferenceheld1to5January2024atthe America’sCenterConventionComplexinSt.Louis,MO.Theconference, hostedannuallybythe25-year-oldDenver,CO-basedFellowshipof CatholicUniversityStudents(FOCUS),proclaimedthetheme, “Be the Light,” derivedfromthewordsofPopeSaintJohnPaulIItoyoungpeople onhis1999visittotheMississippiRiverportcityonceknownasthe“Rome oftheWest”foritslargeCatholicpopulation:“Youarechildrenofthelight (cf.Jn12:36)! You belongtoChrist,andhehascalledyoubyname.”

Catholic College students visit the AMS exhibit booth during the FOCUS SEEK 24 conference in Saint Louis, Missouri and wrote prayers on dog tags to pray for more priests to serve in the military.

“Youngpeopleatthisconferencearebeingremindedthatthelightoffaith theyreceivedatbaptismcontinuestoburnbrightly,”saidMarkMoitoza, Th.D.,D.Min.,Vice-ChancellorforEvangelizationoftheArchdiocesefor theMilitaryServices,USA(AMS).“Amilitarypaneldiscussionexplored thistheme,whichtakesonnewmeaningasyoungadultsreflectonpursuing amissiontoservecombinedwithpursuingthemissiontosharethegiftof Christeveryday,inbothwordandaction.”

Amongwhatorganizerssaywasarecordattendanceofmorethan20,000 youngadultsfromalloverthecountryandbeyond,nearly150hailedfrom thefederalmilitaryacademies:55fromtheU.S.NavalAcademy,48from WestPoint,32fromtheU.S.AirForceAcademy,and12fromtheU.S. CoastGuardAcademy.Alsoparticipatingwereactive-dutyservicemembers travelingfrominstallationssuchasTravisAirForceBaseandPeterson SpaceForceBase.

ThoseCatholicmilitarygroupswere,inadditiontoparticipatingcollege studentsenrolledintheReserveOfficers’TrainingCorps(ROTC)at collegesnationwideandadelegationfromtheAMSitself,whichoperated anexhibitbooth.“BeingabletoconnectwithROTCcadetsfromaroundthe countrypermitstheAMStosharethattheCatholicChurchisthereforthem wherevertheyarecalledtoserve,” Dr. Moitozasaid.“AlloftheFOCUS participantswhostopattheAMSbootharebeinginvitedtoprayformore prieststoserveintheU.S.Militarybywritingasmallprayeronadogtag andtyingittoacamouflagewallinthebooth.Thevisiblesignofprayeris helpingalltopractice ‘Being the Light.’”

ArchbishopTimothyBroglioledtheAMSdelegation,whichincluded Dr. Moitoza, a groupofco-sponsoredseminarians,AMSTeamSaintPaul,and CatholicU.S.Militarychaplainrecruiters.OnWednesdayevening,the AMShosted a socialforcadetsandmidshipmentomeetoneanotherand ArchbishopBroglio,andonThursday, a militarypaneldiscussionledbyMs. MadelineStockman, a DiscipleshipTrainerschooledinthe“ReachMore” onlinecoachingservicedevelopedbyTheEvangelicalCatholic, a ministry basedinMadison,WI.ThehopeisthatmilitaryCatholicparticipantsare nowbetterpreparedto “Be the Light” fortheirbrothersandsistersinarms, helpingthemseetheyarealsobrothersandsistersinChrist. V

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“We are all gearing up for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, and it is hoped that many will participate to express and deepen their faith in the Real Presence of Christ the Lord in our midst. This great gift which He left us still overwhelms us and invites us to come and adore”

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