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Dear Friends of the Archdiocese,
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hese lines are being composed at Fort Carson, Colorado. The view of the surrounding mountains, lightly capped with snow, is overpowering. You truly sense the grandeur of God’s creation and give thanks for His goodness. 2022 is well under way and activities around the archdiocese are numerous. There is a certain electricity as we move forward despite the pandemic, explore new initiatives, and renew the commitment to preach the unchanging message of salvation to the ends of the earth. Winter has been particularly bizarre in Washington, D.C., this year, but I hope that spring might be near in your areas. Spring always brings thoughts of Lent and Easter. We are ever mindful that the Risen Lord has invited us to share in His victory over sin and death. May that victory be ever more prevalent in our lives. My travel schedule and that of the Auxiliary Bishops almost resembles a precovid time. It is so good to spend time with the faithful once again. We pray that we might all enjoy good health and a more productive time. I confess that the empty airports and planes are missed! This issue of Salute will update you on many activities undertaken by the AMS, speak a bit about Christmas visits, and introduce you to another co-sponsored seminarian, Reverend Mr. Bradley Easterbrooks, see page 32. I hope that you will enjoy these pages. Thanking you for your continued support, I wish you abundant blessings.
Sincerely in the Risen Lord,
The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio Archbishop
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THE MAGAZINE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, USA
VOLUME 16 NUMBER 1 SPRING 2022
TA B L E o f C O N T E N T S 4 Stretching the Agenda a Bit More Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio 12 Opening the Gifts of the Spirit
Bishop F. Richard Spencer
16 Deep in the Heart of Texas
Bishop Neal J. Buckon
22 Making the Most of Winter Ordinary Time
Bishop Bill Muhm
27 Opportunities While Visiting AMS Faithful at the VA Bishop Joseph Coffey 32 The Harvest Continues
Meet Reverend Mr. Bradley Easterbrooks
36 Archbishop Urges “Prayer and Penance” for Peace in Ash Wednesday Homily at Walter Reed
Taylor Henry
38 AMS Young Adult Ministry Symposium Cassandra (Casey) Lee 44 World Meeting of Families 2022
Mark Moitoza, TH.D.
COVER: HOLY WOMEN AT CHRIST’S TOMB” BY ANNIBALE CARRACCI, CIRCA 1590
The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, publishes SALUTE for the nation’s Bishops, active and retired military chaplains, and financial supporters of the Archdiocese.
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BY: ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO
ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO (C) WITH ALTAR SERVERS ANTOINE DE HEBRAIL (L) AND LOUIS DE HEBRAIL (R), BAHRAIN.
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hese lines are being written as I return from my first visit to Santo Domingo, my home from 2001 to 2008, in fourteen years. The Archbishop of Santo Domingo and Military Bishop for the country, the Most Reverend Francisco Osoria Acosta, invited me for the annual fundraising breakfast held to support the social communications initiatives of the archdiocese (radio and television). Many other commitments were added, but it was a joy to see so many old friends, enjoy the natural and architectural beauty of the first settlement in the New World, and experience life there once again. I return content, but exhausted with plans to visit the Marines in Parris Island tomorrow! Of course, the agenda has been full since I flew to Qatar in December. The flights were late, but there was still time to celebrate Mass, have a bite to eat, and a nightcap. Father John Reutemann of Washington, D.C., and his Wing Chaplain were excellent hosts and I am no stranger to the country. My luggage decided to spend an extra day in Toronto, which was frustrating, but this was not my first trip. The carry-on bag provided me with what I needed and the quarters had a washer and dryer. The days included Masses for the Catholics assembled, some office calls, and a number of occasions to meet with the Catholics deployed, see QatarCity where there is a Catholic Church for the local population, and celebrate a landmark birthday, as one dear friend called it, the beginning of the eighth decade of life. continued on page 6 Spring 2022
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ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO AT NAVAL AIR STATION BANGOR, MAINE, FOR FEBRUARY CONFIRMATION.
The usual absurd two flights took me from Qatar to Bahrain. Despite the proximity of one to the other, internal disputes between the two neighbors oblige travelers to pass through a third country to go from one country to the next. Dragging my bags up to the main gate of the Bahrain Naval Station with Father Gregory Lesher (Denver), I caught myself thinking that this would not have happened had I still been an Apostolic Nuncio. Then, I realized that by now I would no longer have been a papal representative in developing nations where the staff is abundant, so I might have been dragging bags—all the same. The time in Bahrain was interesting. I have been there many times before, but each time has its own characteristic. Several families opened their homes to the priest and me and that is always delightful. The time in Bahrain began with a new twist to Lessons and Carols. All of the Christians from the base gathered in a local hotel on Christmas Eve morning for a lovely buffet followed by readings from Sacred Scripture and Christmas Carols. The participation was good, but not everyone expected came. In the afternoon we visited the Coast Guard ships in port and greeted the crewmembers aboard each ship. They talked to us about plans for the evening: a meal, some games, or several movies. I enjoyed the interchanges and privilege of thanking them for their attentive service. The Coast Guard is ever present and often unsung. Later we had Christmas Mass at an hour much too early for my piety, but the chapel was filled to overflowing. After Mass we joined a family for an
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abundant Christmas meal, complete with turkey and ham. They had invited a number of other sailors and so the house was filled. Before retiring I did celebrate the “Mass during the Night” privately to reflect on that moment when heaven touched earth through the perfect prayer. The next morning began leisurely, and the morning Mass did not have quite the attendance of the night before. Another family invited us to a delightful Christmas lunch. Some grandparents were also on hand and the teenaged sons managed to stay at table with us for what might have been considered an extraordinary amount of time. We went to another family’s house in the evening where several families and others were gathered. While I was not so interested in another meal, I did enjoy the conversation and the interaction with several members of my flock. continued on page 8 Spring 2022
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Sunday, the next day, began with a quick visit to the hospital to take yet another COVID test. I took so many during my time in the Middle East that I am surprised that there were no false positives. That morning confirmation was scheduled and it was a lovely way to celebrate the Holy Family. Several youngsters and one adult were confirmed and the celebration was followed by pictures and some refreshments. An officer in the French Navy and his wife had invited the chaplain, some others, and me to their home for a reception. Two of their sons had been confirmed and it was a delight to spend some time with them, chat in French, and, of course, enjoy some French champagne. We went with them on a visit to the new Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral which has been constructed on territory donated by the Emir of Bahrain. The structure is enormous, but there are many Catholics from other nations who live in Bahrain. Unfortunately, the Apostolic Vicar who shepherded this project died before it was completed. The next day proved extremely interesting. Father Lesher was off to Chicago in the wee hours to concelebrate his grandmother’s funeral. I celebrated a private Mass and was taken to the airport by the Protestant Command chaplain. In what turned out to be a happy fault, I discovered that, although I had a valid visa for Qatar (from whence I was to be flown into Kuwait), I was still required to fill out the locator forms for the flight. I accomplished the task, but was too late. As I looked for another flight, I informed those in Qatar that I would be late and called Father Ryan Boyle in Kuwait, where I was expected. It turns out that his Wing Commander had cancelled my visit, because their numbers of COVID patients had grown and he thought it unsafe for me to visit.
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Had I already gone through passport control I am not sure what would have happened. The Command Chaplain retrieved me and I was able to make flight arrangements to fly back to Washington that night (one of the blessings of many frequent flyer miles!) The Christmas visit ended several days early and my Christmas cards were read much earlier than usual. It had been, however, a very good visit. January’s highlights included participation in the priestly ordination of Father Richard Barfield, who had been a Protestant Army chaplain, and the long-awaited Young Adult Symposium. The latter was an extraordinary occasion to hear the challenges of the military in their desire to live our faith. Some good information was shared and the AMS participation in the Synod on Synodality was advanced. At the beginning of February I made my first visit back to the Naval Station Bangor and Joint Base Lewis-McChord since 2010! It was good to spend time with both communities and to see their growth, listen to their desires, and hear about the Navy’s plan for Catholic coverage. The priests organized my time very well. At the end of these visits and the Bishops’ Workshop sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the National Catholic Bioethics Center, I met several Air Force Academy graduates for a few days of retreat. I was deeply impressed by their seriousness, the time spent in prayer, and reflective conversation. The fact that there was no internet at the monastery probably helped all of us. continued on page 10
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REACHING THE SUMMIT IN HARPER’S FERRY WITH THE CO-SPONSORED SEMINARIANS: L-R: RAY GOINS, ERIN DONLON, ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY BROGLIO, MONSIGNOR JEFFREY LAILBLE, FATHER GRAY, PATRICK DILORETO, FATHER MARK RUTHERFORD, ARMANDO HERNANDEZ, AND CJ WILD.
One of my last activities before flying to the Dominican Republic was the hike with the area co-sponsored seminarians. It was great to be outside, spend time with them, and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the park at Harper’s Ferry. By the way - despite the keynote speaker - the benefit for Catholic radio and television in Santo Domingo was a huge success. V
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OPENING THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT BY BISHOP F. RICHARD SPENCER
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his past winter and spring seasons gave us many opportunities to discover and share our awesome individual gifts from the Holy Spirit in this global AMS community. Shortly after Christmas, the Reverend Brother Matthew Tomeny, MIC, LTJG, USNR, a Naval Chaplain Candidate and a professed member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was ordained a Catholic priest
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at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. I had the distinct privilege of ordaining Father Tomeny in representation of Archbishop Broglio and the AMS. At the same time, the Reverend Mr. Darren Balkey, LTJG, USNR, also a Naval Chaplain Candidate, assisted me during the ordination Mass. It would seem that both clerics are open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives as they prepare themselves for service to God and country as priest-chaplains.
I continue to be impressed and remain hopeful for the future of our Catholic Church as I witness the young adults participating in Mass. At the USMC Base Parris Island last February 1,047 recruits gathered at 0600 on a Sunday morning for Mass in a very large auditorium. Father Adam McMillan, LT, CHC, USN, is their very capable shepherd. As they gather each week to worship and to learn more about their faith, there is evidence of a very enjoyable community evolving within the group. The recruits provided the music, proclaimed the readings, and served at the altar. Following the Mass, the recruits remained in the auditorium for an additional hour to receive religious education and teachings drawn from the Fathers of the Church. In addition to the many chapel confirmations celebrated these past months, another spring event for me was to participate in the University of Georgia Newman Center open
forum sessions dedicated to the exploration of the Catholic faith. Thirty-eight young adults attended this lecture series at the university in Athens, Georgia. They gathered with me for four hours to discuss ministry within the military communities that the AMS serves. A very engaging
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Father Fred Wendel, a retired Army chaplain, and Father Brian McNavish helped to organize and participated in these sessions. AMS co-sponsored seminarian Colin Patrick, an Army veteran studying for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, participated. V
BISHOP F. RICHARD SPENCER WITH THE OPEN FORUM GROUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA NEWMAN CENTER.
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DEEP IN THE HEART OF BY BISHOP NEAL J. BUCKON
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t is an honor and a privilege for me to visit the Department of Defense Installations in the Lone Star State every year. The pastoral visitations to our Catholic communities are in ten chapels and three hospitals. Having already visited Fort Bliss and its Medical center right after Thanksgiving, my first stop was Sheppard AFB, which sits on Wichita Falls’ outskirts. It is the most important, largest, and most diversified site for Air Education and Training Command. Father Basil Eruo, the active-duty Catholic chaplain ministers to thousands of initial-entry Airmen as they attend various technical schools in preparation for their follow-on assignments. It is always a graced moment when the Airmen are also able to receive sacraments of initiation. I sealed three such Airmen with the gifts of the Holy Spirit at the rite of confirmation.
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BISHOP BUCKON AND FATHER ERUO AND THE SHEPPARD AFB CONFIRMATION CLASS WITH SPONSORS
My next stop was the Naval Air Station and Joint Reserve Base at Fort Worth (NAS JRB Fort Worth). Father Richard Flores is the contract priest. The size of his congregation is determined by the number and size of the Reserve Units drilling on a particular weekend. The reservists do not have the time to search for a Catholic church in Fort Worth. Instead, they fulfill their Sunday obligation at the base chapel and quickly return to their unit after grabbing a cup of coffee and a donut provided by the retirees that have made this chapel their spiritual home. continued on page 18
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BISHOP BUCKON PREACHING ON ASH WEDNESDAY AT FORT HOOD.
I always enjoy visiting “The Great Place” on Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Father (Captain) Alec Scott met me when I arrived at Fort Hood. He arranged for my transportation to Darnall Army Medical Center, where I celebrated Mass with Father Biju Cleatus, the contract priest. There was standing room only in the chapel, and many remained after Mass to request personal prayers and blessings. I was humbled by their piety.
That evening we celebrated confirmation at the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel, where the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic community worships. The confirmation class was enthusiastic and well prepared, and they and their families had a wonderful experience of our Church in the celebration of a sacrament. Afterward, I enjoyed dinner with Father Scott, Father (Major) Matthew Whitehead, and the Pastoral Advisory Council (PAC). We spoke about the upcoming Eucharistic Revival. The two Ash Wednesday Masses were packed with masked soldiers and family members. Father (Major) Nicholas Reid received me at Joint Base San Antonio. We celebrated Mass at the Brooke Army Medical Center on Friday. On Saturday, Father Reid arranged for me to meet with Father Phil Mahalic, the GS priest for Randolph AFB; Father Joseph Udeze, the GS priest for Fort
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Sam Houston; and himself, an active-duty Catholic chaplain, assigned to Lackland AFB. We exchanged information and then celebrated Saturday’s Mass of anticipation and confirmation. Covid 19 reduced the number of candidates for confirmation and permitted us to fit comfortably into the historic Gift Chapel of Fort Sam Houston. I celebrated Mass for the First Sunday of Lent with the future medics and corpsmen for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. After Mass, Private Carmen Payne, an Army medic-in-training, approached me and reminded me that I had baptized her at Fort Stewart, GA, about 22 years ago. Her mother, Kate, was the volunteer who prepared our Sunday continued on page 20 BISHOP BUCKON AND PRIVATE CARMEN PAYNE AT FORT SAM HOUSTON.
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bulletin. So, I did remember Carmen! The final Mass took place in the Freedom Chapel at Lackland AFB after which the JBSA priests treated me to a fraternal dinner. The road trip continued westward to Laughlin AFB. Father (Captain) George Patau’ave hosted my visit. He arranged for me to receive training in a T-6 simulator. I simulated flying over San Antonio and onward to Corpus Christi. I also prayed at the Single Laughlin Airmen Dinner (SLAM) when several scores of airmen came to the chapel for a steak dinner. It was a great way of meeting the airmen that support the mission of training the future pilots of the USAF. Clergy from the three Catholic churches in Del Rio joined us to celebrate the Confirmation Mass and the reception that followed. It was a wonderful experience of solidarity!
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BISHOP BUCKON AND INSTRUCTORS IN THE T-6 SIMULATOR AT LAUGHLIN AFB. L-R: CAPTAIN JOHN CHAMPAGNE, BISHOP BUCKON, AND CAPTAIN BENJAMIN WILD.
Father (Captain) Guy Kagere met me at Goodfellow AFB on the outskirts of San Angelo. We took lunch in the dining facility with young service members of the Air Force, Space Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps. They are present for cryptologic and intelligence training. Two candidates were presented for the sacrament of confirmation. The final stop was Dyess AFB on the outskirts of Abilene. Father Bhaskar Morugudi, a contract priest, will probably tell you that I saved the best for last. The base chapel recently reopened after a lengthy renovation, and the community of believers is elated to have returned to God’s house of prayer. Although it was the Second Sunday of Lent, the chapel was meticulously and beautifully decorated as two were confirmed and four received their First Holy Communion. Deep in the heart of Texas, you will find patriotic Americans that love God, love their country, and love their chapels. It is a blessing for me to visit them once a year and be a part of their lives. In addition, I thoroughly enjoy meeting with our priests and discussing how we can improve upon Serving Those Who Serve. Every road trip in Texas always turns out really well, and I can only conclude that it is because of Divine Providence! V
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visited NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, for Mass on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday weekend; Father Darek Barna welcomed me. The next day I arrived in Poznan, Poland. Father George Rzasowski is responsible for coordinating religious ministry for U.S. service members on rotation in Eastern Europe. He accompanied me to celebrate Mass for U.S. service members in Poznan and Powidz and also took me to visit the
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THE SANCTUARY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD IN LICHEN STARY, POLAND CONTAINS THIS PAINTING OF FAMOUS POLES WHO MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHURCH AND TO WORLD HISTORY. AMONG THOSE PORTRAYED ARE: NICHOLAS COPERNICUS, JAN SOBIESKI, TADEUSZ KOŚCIUSZKO, ST. FAUSTINA KOSTKA, ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, AND ST. JOHN PAUL II.
Sanctuary of the Mother of God in Lichen Stary. This spectacular new Church contains a beautiful painting of famous Poles who have made significant contributions to the Church and to world history. In late January, I visited five military installations in Italy for confirmation. It was good to see Father Frank Watts (a former Episcopalian priest) and his wife Beth. My next stop was Naval Support Activity Naples, where the Catholic community was eagerly awaiting the imminent arrival of Father Jim Harper. Next, I visited Camp FATHER GEORGE RZASOWSKI, ARMY CHAPLAIN (L) AND BISHOP Darby, Aviano Air BILL MUHM (R) VIEW A PAINTING OF FAMOUS POLES AT THE Base, and U.S. Army SANCTUARY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD IN LICHEN STARY, POLAND. Garrison Vicenza. I was welcomed by Fathers Peter Rebecchi, Michael Tenorio, and Stephen McDermott, respectively, as well as by the Catholic communities at each installation. continued on page 24
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In early February, I spoke at the Quarterly Prayer Breakfast for U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart and offered Mass for the annual Europe Mens’ retreat in Schoenstatt, Germany. In mid-February, I participated in the National Catholic Bioethics Center Workshop for Bishops in Dallas, followed by the New Bishops’ Orientation in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Although Bishop Coffey and I have been bishops for three years, we were “new” to this orientation, which was held for the first time since before Covid. I finished my February with a visit to England. At RAF Croughton, the Catholic community welcomed me in the absence of Father Peter Dumag, who was in the Philippines to celebrate his mother’s Funeral Mass. I celebrated First Communion Mass for two young members of the
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BISHOP BILL MUHM TALKS WITH TWO YOUNG CATHOLICS BEFORE THEIR FIRST COMMUNION MASS AT RAF CROUGHTON, ENGLAND.
Croughton Catholic community. Then, I confirmed in RAF Alconbury and RAF Lakenheath, where Fathers Alex Labacevic and Eric Szyda, respectively, gave me a warm welcome. I’m thankful for the blessings of this past Winter Ordinary Time! As always, thank you for your prayers and support for all of us at AMS. V ON 3 FEBRUARY 2022 AT U.S. ARMY GARRISON STUTTGART, BISHOP MUHM LINKED ARMS WITH THREE ACTIVE DUTY ARMY CHAPLAINS TO OBSERVE THE 79TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF USS DORCHESTER. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN WYNE HUTCHINGS, JEWISH CHAPLAIN (RABBI) HENRY SOUSSAN, BISHOP MUHM, AND PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN ROBERT ALLMAN. PHOTO BY MARCUS FICHTI, USAG STUTTGART PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE.
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us. Both had worked in Rome for many years. Monsignor Olmstead worked in the English Section of the Secretariat of State and Monsignor Herron served at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under the then Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, who was later elected Pope Benedict XVI. I remember the excellent homily Monsignor Olmstead preached and how I was so impressed by his example of holiness. Little did I know back in 1996, when I was ordained a priest for Philadelphia, that I would be a future Navy chaplain on active-duty for 19 years or serve as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. Now Bishop Tom Olmstead of Phoenix honored me with an invitation to be one of the
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speakers for the annual Men of Christ 2022 Conference on 12 February 2022. During the conference, I spoke of my experiences as a Navy chaplain, including my 7-month deployment to Afghanistan in 2010 and of two of my personal heroes, Father Vincent Capodanno and Father Emil Kapaun, a Navy and Army chaplain respectively. Both of whom died serving in uniform, received the Medal of Honor posthumously, and now are recognized as Servants of God. Two other speakers at the conference were Monsignor James Shea, President of Mary University in North Dakota, and Matt Birk. Football fans will remember Matt as a 15-year veteran of the NFL and 2013 Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens. V
Four Years Waiting The Military Council of Catholic Women gathered for the first time in four years in Tampa, Florida. The program included keynote talks from Sirius XM Catholic Chanel Radio Host Katie Prejean McGrady. On Divine Mercy Sunday, Bevin Landrum was installed as the new President and Rebecca Lockhart became the new Director of Forum. The 115-person gathering culminated in an auction that raised more than $15,000 to support the AMS Co-sponsored Seminarian Program. MCCW has seven regional retreats planned for 2023 and the next MCCW Forum will take place in April 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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A Tax-Smart Gift of Appreciated Assets BY MARY LAVIN
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ifts of appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are tax-smart donations. They help both avoid capital gains taxes and receive an income tax deduction. While not all non-profit organizations are capable of accepting these gifts, the AMS invites those who may not have considered this gifting option to do so in 2022. A transferred donation of appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or perhaps a mature bond is easy to make and will be worth more than selling it yourself and making a cash donation. To help facilitate these gifts, the AMS partners with Cetera Advisor Network, LLC, as its broker. It should be noted that stock donations transfer to the AMS account with no accompanying donor information. Therefore, it is advised that advanced notification be provided to the AMS or Cetera Network, including the name, number of shares, and date of transfer, so that the gift may be acknowledged in a timely manner. While in most cases the AMS is not able to receive gifts of real estate or assets from the sale of a business, establishing an AMS Donor Advised Fund (DAF), managed by the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund (KCCF), is a vehicle by which such gifts can be made. Similar to a DAF held with Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, or a community foundation, the AMS DAF serves as a charitable investment account. Once established, donations of cash or appreciated assets can then benefit the AMS or another charity of choice through grants recommended over time. Once again, capital gains taxes can be avoided and a tax deduction taken at the time the assets are transferred. In partnership with the KCCF, individuals,
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families, and also Knights of Columbus Councils, committed to the moral teachings of the Catholic Church, can establish an account to maximize their giving and impact. Another way to donate appreciated assets is to establish a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA), which provides a lifetime source of income. This is a vehicle of most interest to older individuals, and the annual rate of income payment to be received is based on your age when established. The AMS partners with the National Catholic Community Foundation to make this option available through a gift of cash, stock, or mutual funds (no real estate). While the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P500 remain volatile, it will be worthwhile to continue to watch both in 2022 to determine if a gift of appreciated assets could benefit you and your family in addition to supporting the AMS. For information about how to make a gift of stock, the contact information for Cetera Network, LLC, or how to establish an AMS Donor Advised Fund or Catholic Gift Annuity, go to www.milarch.org/ ways-to-support. For individual questions or to request that information or applications be mailed, contact Mary Lavin, Executive Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at mlavin@milarch.org or (440) 223-6482. V
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NAME: Reverend Mr. Bradley Easterbrooks DIOCESE: San Diego, CA ARMED FORCES BRANCH: Navy RANK: Lieutenant Junior Grade, USNR (Chaplain Candidate) COLLEGE(S) / UNIVERSITY(IES) / SEMINARY(IES) ATTENDED (DEGREES AWARDED): B.A., 2007, Political Science and History, Boston College (Newton, Massachusetts); J.D., 2012, Pepperdine University School of Law (Malibu, California); S.T.B., 2021, Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome, Italy); S.T.L., anticipated 2023, Dogmatic Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome, Italy) HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED: Carlsbad High School (Carlsbad, California) HOBBIES: Distance running, books, and travel. TEAM SPORTS: High School Varsity Tennis
WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU THOUGHT YOU MIGHT HAVE A VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD? I first realized that I might have a vocation to the priesthood while serving as a Naval Officer and Judge Advocate while stationed in San Diego. Then, I began serving at Sunday Mass as an adult altar server. I found that being close to the Eucharist while serving at Mass opened me to the idea of a vocation. Once I was open to the idea, I began to pray about it, and God took it from there. WHO, OR WHAT EVENTS INFLUENCED YOUR DISCERNMENT JOURNEY? After I executed orders to move to the Naval installation in Yokosuka, Japan, in 2015, I began to discern priesthood seriously. In Japan, I got to know several Navy chaplains who helped guide me on that path: then-Father Joseph Coffey (now Bishop), Father
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Joselito Tiongson, and Father Jason Burchell. Each of these Navy chaplains played a unique but essential role in guiding me to see the Lord’s call in my life. WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I used to play electric guitar in a neighborhood rock band! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE, WHY? One of my favorite scripture passages is about the two disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35. In that passage, just after Jesus’ resurrection, Jesus performs a type of Mass with two disciples. The two disciples are distraught by Jesus’ crucifixion and death, so they are fleeing Jerusalem. They encounter Jesus along the way. At first, the disciples do not recognize him, but Jesus explains the scriptures to them, just as the priest does during the Liturgy of the Word. Then, Jesus celebrates a kind of Liturgy of the Eucharist with the disciples when they dine together. Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to the disciples. That sounds a lot like the Last Supper! Immediately, the disciples recognize Jesus. The disciples realize that Jesus had shown his true presence to them through the bread of the Eucharist. That is what Jesus does for us as well. At every Mass, we experience a “Road to Emmaus.” Each of us is offered the opportunity to come to recognize Jesus when we hear the Gospel proclaimed and then enter into the mystery of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. HOW DID YOU COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST PERSONALLY? I think I have always known him personally. I had a faith life even as a child, I think because of the fruit of my baptism. However, I have had moments of conversion to a deeper and more profound relationship with Jesus at various times throughout my life. The more I am open to hearing Christ’s voice in prayer, the more I find that He is truly there to lead me. WHAT SPIRITUAL EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES HELPED YOU DEVELOP AND SHARE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH? The base chapel in Yokosuka, Japan, was very important to my journey. I cannot imagine hearing God’s call without the gift of a base chapel and Catholic chaplain when I was serving in the Navy. The Catholic chaplains encouraged me to share my relationship with Christ through youth ministry, catechesis, and service to the community, all of which eventually helped me discern a call to the priesthood. Even though I liked being a lawyer, I found the most joy when serving God in His Church. continued on page 34 Spring 2022
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THE HARVEST CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 HAVE ANY SAINTS OR CHURCH LEADERS PARTICULARLY INSPIRED YOUR DISCERNMENT JOURNEY? I am so thankful to have witnessed the lives of St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Calcutta in my lifetime. Jesus sent his disciples in pairs, and I often think saints sometimes come in pairs. St. John Paul II witnessed a fearless proclamation of the Gospel out of love for God. Mother Teresa witnessed especially the love of God as a fruit of the Gospel shared with others in service. Both saints continue to inspire me. WHAT WAS YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC AND/ OR MILITARY BACKGROUND BEFORE APPLYING TO BE A SEMINARIAN APPLICANT? After college, I spent two years working at a political and business consulting firm, including work on a presidential campaign in 2008. Then I went to law school. I was a practicing attorney and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy for just under five years, primarily as a trial litigator in courts-martial. In the Navy, I was first stationed in San Diego, CA, and then in Yokosuka, Japan. WHAT WAS THE NEXT TO LAST BOOK YOU READ, AND WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? I am studying theology, so you might notice a pattern. The last book I read was The Mystery of the Supernatural by Henri de Lubac, S.J. I am currently reading Principles of Catholic Theology by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. WHO ARE YOUR HEROES OR PEOPLE YOU SIGNIFICANTLY ADMIRE? My parents are my heroes. I also admire every pope, particularly because of the weight and responsibility of the office. 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 pray the Liturgy of the Hours every day. It is prayed in at least five parts: the Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Daytime Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Night Prayer. This liturgy is a compilation of psalms, scriptural canticles, scriptural readings, and ancient prayers dating back to the early Church. I also pray a daily holy hour and assist at daily Mass. Right now, I do all of this with my community at the seminary in Rome, the Pontifical North American College. V
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Save the Dates 28th Annual Memorial Mass
All events are subject to change based on governmental mandates.
22 May 2022 - 4:30 p.m. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017 Archbishop Broglio will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
Memorial Day Weekend Gathering for New Co-Sponsored Seminarians 27-29 May 2022 Edwin Cardinal O’Brien Pastoral Center 1025 Michigan Avenue N.E. Washington, D.C. 20017
World Meeting of Families 22-26 June 2021 Rome For more information, visit usccb.org
AMS Catholic Marriage Enrichment Retreat 8-10 July 2022 Maria Rosenberg Retreat Center Waldfischbach-Burgalben, Germany
Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary National Convention 22 - 28 August 2022 Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD
Labor Day Gathering for Co-Sponsored Seminarians
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Archbishop Urges “Prayer and Penance” for Peace in Ash Wednesday Homily at Walter Reed BY TAYLOR HENRY
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is Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass on 2 March at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, imploring the noon congregation of staffers and service members to “return to the Lord” during the holy season of Lent. The Archbishop preached as Russian troops rampaged through Ukraine, killing innocent civilians, inflicting mass destruction, and causing a humanitarian crisis while hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians sought refuge in other countries. Drawing on the first of the three Mass readings, wherein the prophet Joel proclaims, “Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart with fasting, and weeping, and mourning” (Jl 2:12), Archbishop Broglio said “The call for a return to the Lord is urgent, and we pray for the turning of all hearts to Him as Christians battle Christians in a senseless war. The cry for peace and justice is urgent and we long to see it realized.” Speaking frankly to the Walter Reed health care providers, His Excellency noted: “We see an attempt to occupy a free nation. We see death and destruction. The innocent suffer, and we wonder, ‘how long, oh Lord.’ In this place you are no stranger to the effects of combat. You know what the real cost is. You strive to restore men and women to that wholeness they knew before the experience of war. You repair limbs, heal wounds, and try to return men and women to some semblance of normal in their altered lives.” Archbishop Broglio called on the faithful to take advantage of Lent — a 40day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in anticipation of Easter — to engage in heartfelt “renewal” and a recommitment “to the service of our neighbors…. When we sow for the benefit of others, we share God’s own
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ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY BROGLIO (CENTER) CELEBRATES ASH WEDNESDAY MASS AT WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER IN BETHESDA, MD, ON MARCH 2, 2022.
benevolent love…. In these days of Lent, we strive to perfect our response to a loving Lord, and we will engage in prayer and penance for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world. That must remain one of our intentions in this holy season…. Our personal sacrifices, penance, and self-denial are occasions to unite ourselves with the sufferings of the Cross of Christ, but also link us in a real way to everyone who suffers.”
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he young adult ministry symposium gathered 46 priest-chaplains, active-duty, and spouse participants to explore their pastoral needs through prayer and discussion on key topics affecting Catholic military adults. The topics were discussed in plenary sessions with a panel format followed by table discussions. Each 45-minute plenary session included a priest-chaplain, two military young adults, and an AMS staff member. The panel format and following table discussions were crucial to fostering the vision that all
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the participants played a crucial role in outreach to the military young adult population. In the 2019 Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit (CV), Pope Francis highlights the difficulties and hard experiences of young people around the world. Some of those experiences are shared by service members as most of the U.S. military is comprised of the same population, young adults within the age range of 18-25 years old. The first plenary invited panelists
to explore questions related to the challenges met by young adults in military environments. Some of the identified issues related to struggles finding a community of faith, limited resources, and situations in military life that can exacerbate mental health.
invited panelists to discuss questions related to the ways military young adults thrive in their faith because of the opportunities afforded to them. In this plenary, panelists explored the gift of the sacraments, the
The Holy Father shared that “to talk about young people is to talk about promise and to talk about joy. Young people have so much strength; they are able to look ahead with hope” (CV, 139). The second plenary
ARCHBISHOP BROGLIO WITH THE YOUNG ADULT SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. (CENTER: LEFT - RIGHT) FATHER JOHN REUTEMANN, USAF CHAPLAIN; MR. REVEREND DARREN BALKEY, AMS CO-SPONSORED SEMINARIAN; ARCHBISHOP BROGLIO; FATHER MARK BRISTOL, USN CHAPLAIN
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rhythm of military life that supports growing in prayer and the need for accompaniment. “Filled with the love of Christ, young people are called to be witnesses of the Gospel wherever they find themselves, by the way they live” (CV, 175). The nature of the military environment lends itself to many opportunities to evangelize, whether that is to friends who slowly drifted away from the Catholic faith or fellow service members who are seeking to learn more about who God is. In the third plenary entitled “Evangelization,” panelists shared reflections related to evangelizing in ordinary situations, seeking mentors in transient communities, and trusting the Holy Spirit. “The Holy Spirit fills the heart of the risen Christ and then flows over into your lives. When you receive the Spirit, he draws you ever more deeply into the heart of Christ, so that you can grow in his love, his life and his power” (CV, 130). In the fourth plenary, panelists explored themes related to discipleship that military young adults encounter such as deployments, finding time
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for prayer, and emphasizing the need to reach out to others. The final plenary invited everyone to consider “so...what now?” “Where does Jesus send us? There are no borders, no limits: he sends us everywhere. The Gospel is for everyone, not just for some” (CV, 177). Panelists explored where the Holy Spirit was calling each of them, individually. This discussion was a good invitation to take the charge to be missionary disciples, no matter where one is training or stationed. One panelist mentioned that each military young adult can experience a greater openness with one’s faith as they become more senior in leadership, setting an example for those who believe. This symposium was an opportunity to hear directly from military young adults and about their desire to live authentically as Catholics in the military. Many participants appreciated the opportunity for prayer and it was motivating to meet fellow young adults who are striving to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Please pray as the Office of Evangelization discerns the time and location of the next symposium. V
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Before sprinkling the blessed ashes as a sign of penitence on the heads of the faithful, Archbishop Broglio said, “We will be marked with the Cross of Christ, a sign of our identity, and also a link between our sufferings and His. We know that conversion is possible. How appropriate it is that we begin Lent here with the perfect prayer. We want to make time for prayer, to listen to the Word of God, and heed the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Fasting allows us to open spaces within ourselves and to create a longing for that fullness that only the Lord can offer. It is so good to deny ourselves so as to be filled with Him.” His Excellency advised the faithful not to be troubled. “Despite a new war,” he said, “and the vestiges of the (COVID-19) pandemic, we are always a people of hope, and we recommit ourselves to return to the Lord who calls us to perfection at the service of those who are lost.” V
Watch video of Archbishop Broglio’s homily at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uPn1OXysOA.
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CATHOLIC CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN STRIVE TO KNOW CHRIST BY TAYLOR HENRY
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ome of the nation’s best and brightest future military leaders were among more than 22,000 people from 20 countries to encounter Christ during SEEK22, a hybrid, immersive broadcast hosted by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) over the weekend of 4-6 February. Clergy, parishioners, college students, and
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benefactors explored the Gospel and the call to missionary discipleship in local and regional gatherings around the broadcast. Participants included a gathering of 80 midshipmen at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and 25 Air Force Academy cadets at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in
Broomfield, CO, not far from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Additionally, more than 80 Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT, held a similar gathering the following weekend (11-13 February) over a recording of the broadcast in Norwalk, CT.
of Jesus Christ and live in a relationship with Him. Keynote speakers included Monsignor James Shea, Father Josh Johnson, Father Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, Sister Bethany Madonna, S.V., Ms. Tina Augustine, Ms. Hilary Draftz, Mr. Jason Evert, Mr. Curtis Martin, and Dr. Edward Sri.
The ongoing participation of Catholic midshipmen and cadets is coordinated by FOCUS missionary teams at the respective military academies. The Evangelization Office of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), under the direction of Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, collaborated with the FOCUS missionaries. Mark Moitoza, Th.D., AMS ViceChancellor for Evangelization, facilitated discussion at the Colorado gathering while Mrs. Cassandra (Casey) Lee, Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry, did so in Maryland. Mrs. McKenzie Mauss, AMS Young Adult Missionary Coordinator, administered the convocation in Connecticut.
In the final SEEK22 keynote talk, Father Mike Schmitz, chaplain at the University of MinnesotaDuluth and host of The Bible in a Year podcast, urged participants to “not let what Jesus did go to waste on you … Jesus did not just come to help people, He came to save lives. As Christians, that is our call – to save lives. Acknowledging that sharing the Gospel is not easy, Schmitz emphasized, “People are worth saving. If you are a Christian, it is not an option. If you are a Christian, that is your job. Do not let what Jesus did stop with you.” Inspiring words for Catholics whose job will soon be to lead the U.S. Military. V
Evangelization experts attendees through the message of the Gospel, them to encounter the
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FAMILY LOVE: A VOCATION AND A PATH TO HOLINESS BY MARK MOITOZA, TH.D.
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he tenth World Meeting of Families will be celebrated in Rome, 22-26 June 2022. It will, however, extend beyond those gathering in Italy with special formats designed to involve families around the world.
This gathering, planned to celebrate the fifth anniversary the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (2016), encourages families to pray together. Special emphasis centers upon spiritual, pastoral, and cultural reflections that highlight the central role of the domestic church and the family of families. Ten moments of catechesis will be posted on the World Meeting of Families website. At the time this article was written seven had been posted. Those include: • • • • • • •
Vocation and Family Called to Holiness Nazareth: Making Love Normal We Are All Children, We Are All Brothers Fathers and Mothers Grandparents and the Elderly Excuse Me, Thank You, Sorry
A download for each of these moments of catechesis may be found online. The reflections may be explored at home, with family groups in the chapel, or with the larger community. The simple format affords maturing in faith among all ages through sharing, listening, and praying together. Additional family resources are available on the Amoris Laetitia Family Year 2021-2022 website. Links include initiatives and resources, photos, videos, prayers, documents, and 12 paths to walk with families. Those paths provide reflections on catechumenal itineraries, accompaniment of spouses, education of children, beauty and challenges of family life, couples in crises, pastoral family care, promoting missionary vocation, pastoral care for the elderly, youth ministry, preparation for the tenth World Meeting of Families, accompanying wounded families, and an in-depth study of Amoris Laetitia.
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Often, we find ourselves seeking resources to support growth in faith. These resources are freely available. Our task is to access them, gather with our family, our chapel, and our community to seek God’s will. For example, the first path noted above seeks to help all family members recognize that the vocation of marriage is fostered within family life. It is not something that can be taught in a workshop just prior to the celebration of marriage, (AL 208). Even the official image for the World Meeting of Families, created by Father Marko Ivan Rupnick, offers an opportunity for reflection and family discussion. The art evokes the Wedding at Cana. Yet, Father uses the image of Saint Paul as the face of the wedding servant, which evokes a reflection of Saint Jacob of Sarug. The description is well worth reading as the spiritual insight concludes, “Therefore, for Christians the family is an expression of the sacrament and of ecclesiality, and it indicates how in this world man lives when he is united with God. It becomes an expression of the divine humanity of Christ.” Families that explore their vocation help all members to seek the path to holiness through love shared with God and one another. V Links to the above-mentioned resources are available on the AMS website, https://www.milarch.org/world-meeting-of-families/
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The program is unlike any other currently offered. While the coursework for the MA program is completed online, a component of the program that must be fulfilled prior to graduation is a unique, self-designed practicum that offers students the opportunity to put what they have learned into practice in a classroom or parish setting. Students design their own practicum programs usually around their current Church and school involvement. This crossover makes it possible for those already working in the field to use their experiences to complete the Master’s degree program while gaining expertise in ministerial leadership. CDU’s graduate programs are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, which accredits most seminaries in the U.S. and Canada. CDU also offers an Associate degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Catholic Studies and a Catechetical Diploma program. Certificate options include the undergraduate Catechetical Coordinator certificate and graduate certificates in Sacred Scripture, Church History, and Catholic Education. V Learn more at cdu.edu or contact Admissions Director Todd at: admissions@cdu.edu; 1-888-254-4CDU.
Non-Credit Continuing Education Option If you are not looking to earn an academic degree or certificate right now but want to deepen your knowledge of the faith, CDU partners with the Archdiocese to provide noncredit adult faith formation opportunities for all members of the Archdiocese. Through this program, you can take noncredit online independent study courses or seminars for just $45. Visit https://www.pathlms.com/cdu to view courses and enroll. Be sure to use the access code, CDU15MILITARY, during checkout to receive the discounted rate. This course also enables catechists to complete their accreditation for the AMS.
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