The Catholic Priest Who Forged a Lifelong Friendship With Harry Truman
During World War I, Father Curtis Tiernan and Capt. Harry Truman discovered they shared the same values — and forged a friendship that endured for the rest of their lives.
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Father Kapaun’s Heroism: ‘Father Would Go to the Sound of the Guns’
‘The Magazine and the Miracle: Finding Father Kapaun’ documentary details the bravery and faith of the Venerable chaplain — and the return of Father Emil Kapaun’s remains to his home state of Kansas.
Defense Secretary Hegseth Removes Top Army Chaplain Amid Iran War, Chaplaincy Reform
The reason for the removal of Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. is unclear. However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and has vowed to reform the chaplaincy.
Military Archbishop Broglio: Chaplain Mission of Spiritual Ministry Being Restored by Defense Department
Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, discussed the role of military chaplains, the restoration of chapel contracts, and just-war doctrine.
Back to Basics for the Military Chaplain Corps
COMMENTARY: A renewed emphasis on ordained ministry can strengthen the spiritual care provided to America’s warfighters.
75 Years Later: Iconic ‘Jeep Mass’ Photo With Father Kapaun Still Inspires Hope
Far from being a stuffy image from another century, the content of the photo, in a very real way, lives on today.
Watch ‘Fighting Spirit’: Be Inspired by Courage, and Faith, Under Fire
Film that highlights the heroic role of chaplains is available to rent this week.
Ukrainian Military Chaplain Brings Christ’s Light to War’s Dark Trenches
From battlefield funerals to front-line faith, Father Taras Mykhalchuk ministers where few dare to go — and says war has only strengthened his faith.
2 Generations of Military Chaplains Reflect on Experience, Look to Future
Currently there are 47 Catholic chaplains in the Navy, out of around 900 chaplains total, serving the approximately 547,000 combined members of the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.
Catholic Priest Discusses ‘Special Calling’ of Military Chaplains in New Film
Several chaplains provide commentary in the film including Father Adam Muda, an Army chaplain currently serving at Fort Riley, Kansas.
