The Witness of a Hostage: The Holiness of Father Emil Kapaun
Captured on the feast of All Souls, the military chaplain’s witness continues to inspire.
Captured on the feast of All Souls, the military chaplain’s witness continues to inspire.
While the current Israel-Hamas war rages: a tale of interfaith respect from an earlier conflict in the Middle East
After being separated from family, friends, phones and the Phillies, this recruit finds that ‘in the end, you’re left with God’
Military chaplain Father Peter Pomposello is a man on a mission to ‘feed soldiers with the Bread of Life.’
The story of Father Ignatius Maternowski grows even more compelling 78 years after D-Day.
The ‘Grunt Padre’ died on a Vietnam battlefield as a military chaplain to U.S. Marines. Theological consultants recently voted to recommend to Vatican dicastery that the cause be suspended. But supporters remain hopeful that an appeal will resume the efforts.
U.S. soldiers can experience transformation and healing where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. More than 175 active-duty personnel and veterans are participating in the pilgrimage this year, led by Archbishop Timothy Broglio.
Drawn by the desire to serve those who serve, candidates are answering ‘the call within a call’ to become active-duty priest chaplains in the U.S. armed forces at a time when the ranks are low.
COMMENTARY: At a time in which Catholics are being summoned to live our faith with greater courage and charity, this spiritual son of the French saint provides a great example and, we pray, will become a much-sought intercessor.
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