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Dear Friends of the Archdiocese
for the Military Services,
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ummer time evokes vacation plans, warm weather, baseball
games, and a more relaxed pace. For the military it is
frequently the moment for a move or a permanent change
of station. In the Edwin Cardinal O’Brien Pastoral Center
it is a time to plan for the next pastoral year and for some
very significant events, such as the World Meeting of Families in
Philadelphia and the first Pastoral Visit of Pope Francis. I welcome
the opportunity to send you another issue of Salute.
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n May 29th His Eminence Edwin Cardinal O’Brien marked his first half century of
priestly ordination. We all join in congratulating him and in promising him our
prayers, as we give thanks for the ministry he has shared with this global Archdiocese.
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n the months of May and June five fine young men from among the AMS co-sponsored
seminarians were ordained priests. Another one was ordained a transitional deacon.
These men offer great hope for the future of Catholic ministry in the military chaplaincy.
Please continue to pray every day for vocations.
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his issue of the AMS quarterly publication will recount the pastoral activities of the
Auxiliary Bishops and me over the Easter Season and afterwards. We will also evoke
some memories of the annual Memorial Mass and our prayers for those who have fallen
and those who still bear the weight of their service in body and spirit.
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ver the Labor Day weekend many of the seminarians will gather for the annual
co-sponsored seminarian “get away”. Everyone is looking forward to welcoming
these young candidates who will one day serve the men and women in uniform. It is
good for them also to become acquainted with each other and with the staff of the AMS.
I give thanks for the generous donors who make this annual event possible.
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njoy the following pages of Salute. May the beginnings that come with the late
summer and early autumn be propitious for your path of faith. I hope that each day
brings you an experience of the joy of the Gospel.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio
Archbishop
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THE MAGAZINE OF THE
ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE
MILITARY SERVICES, USA
VOLUME 7. NUMBER 2 SUMMER 2015
TABLE
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CONTENTS
4 What is the Next Step?
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio
8 The Eucharist That Binds Us Together as
AMS Family!
Bishop F. Richard Spencer
10 How Far West?
Bishop Neal J. Buckon
14 Annual Pilgrimage to the Sea Services
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine Emmitsburg, Maryland
Bishop Robert J. Coyle
18 Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno
– A Saint?
Monsignor Frank A. Pugliese
24 Legendary Chaplain Receives Medal of the
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Taylor Henry
28 Retirements and Anniversaries
40 Catholic War Veterans Post 386 Makes History
James R. Formato
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THE KNIGHTS TOWER AT THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, WASHINGTON D.C.
ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO
President
MONSIGNOR JOHN J.M. FOSTER
Editorial Director
JO ANN REDMOND
Editor
ERIC NEUNER | RPISTUDIOS
Design Director
© 2015 - A PUBLICATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, USA - SERVING CATHOLICS IN THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD,VA MEDICAL CENTERS, AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES OVERSEAS.
By ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO
What is the
NEXT STEP?
CADETS CAVANAUGH AND FOTSCH WITH ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO DURING PASSTORAL VISIT AND CONFIRMATION
AT THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO SPRINGS, COL.
ometimes I ask myself that question and other times
someone else asks me: “Where will your travels take
you next? Where is your next big trip?”
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here are occasions when I am not certain of the
answer. The trips are all planned, but I do not always
remember the next ones on the agenda. It is not a
question about being blasé about my responsibilities,
but rather a policy of dedicating my energies to the project
in which I am currently engaged. Then there will be time to
look ahead.
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ast January after the annual retreat
with the Bishops of Regions IV and
XIV, there was an opportunity to make
a brief pastoral visit to Eglin Air Force Base
and Hurlburt Field where Fathers James
Hamel (Newark) and David McGuire (Richmond) were ministering.
It is always a joy to celebrate confirmation and to visit the congregations at Sunday Mass. An added dimension to this visit
was a tour of the “gunship” aircraft. The
airmen are certainly well-versed in what
they do and eager to tell you all about it.
The Walter Reed Medical Center in
Bethesda was the destination for a number
of visits. There was a confirmation in January, the annual Ash Wednesday Mass at the
beginning of Lent, and a farewell visit to
Father Gerald Onuoha. The last mentioned
was an Army Reserve priest about to deploy
to Afghanistan. A fast-moving cancer was
discovered and he passed away shortly after
Easter.
The annual visit to the installations in
Colorado Springs offered two novelties this
year. The first consisted in several days of
temperatures in the 70’s. My heavy winter
coat remained in the closet for the duration
of the visit. Secondly, a group of young
officers gathered for breakfast and spoke
about their initiatives to grow in their faith
and contribute to the faith formation of
others.
Meeting them gave me great joy. They
sought me out and are so enthusiastic about
their faith. One of them had been the Grand
Knight at West Point.
Father Joseph Piskura gave me a great
excuse to spend a weekend in snowy Cleveland in February. The Combined Veterans
Associations of Cuyahoga County had
decided to honor the good Padre with their
annual award. However, he agreed to accept
it only if all chaplains past and present would
be honored.
It was a great day. Despite the heavy
snows, everyone came to the luncheon and
honored this priest along with his colleagues
and the Chaplains’ Assistants.
The AMS sponsored her first Rite of
Election for catechumens from the Washington Military District on the First Sunday
of Lent. The event was very positive and
the participants almost filled the main
chapel of the Edwin Cardinal O’Brien
Pastoral Center.
In addition to the confirmations and
Sunday Masses during the pastoral visit to
West Point, I also baptized a baby. I always
enjoy the visits to the communities at the
Academies. Stopping in during religious
education classes is a special bonus.
The spring discernment retreat at
Menlo Park marked the first time since I
have been the Archbishop for the Military
Services that all of those who had reserved
a place showed up. This fact is especially
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What is the NEXT STEP?
remarkable when you consider that the
East Coast was blanketed in snow and other
severe weather conditions made flying a
complicated mission. Once again the gathering made manifest our hope for the future.
Many fine men are listening carefully to the
Lord’s voice.
That sojourn in San Francisco concluded with pastoral visits to Fort Sill and
Altus Air Force Base. These were new destinations for me and I was pleased to spend
time with the faithful and the priests
(Fathers Pawlikowski [Newark] and O’Neal
[St. Augustine] at Fort Sill and Father Enoh
[Owensboro] at Altus) at those thriving
communities. The Oklahoma plains provided rustic beauty and a sparse landscape.
It was an appropriate backdrop for Lenten
meditations on water.
Washington was again the backdrop for
me to give the Provost Lecture at the School
of Canon Law of the Catholic University of
America. The talk fell on the 14th anniversary of my ordination as an Archbishop
by Saint John Paul II. It was a great way to
celebrate that event.
A quick weekend visit to the Coast
Guard Academy (Father Shuley, Corpus
Christi) afforded me the opportunity to
confirm a couple of the students there. I also
visited the Submarine Base at Groton, whose
Catholic community is thriving under the
tutelage of Father Hoar, SSE.
Holy Week began at Andrews Air Force
Base, continued at West Point for Holy
Thursday and Good Friday, and concluded
at the Naval Academy where I celebrated
the Easter Vigil and the first Mass in the
morning. After a delightful brunch it was
back to Michigan Avenue and the Basilica
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of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception for the Spanish Mass.
The fifty days of Easter seemed a bit like
the chapters in the Acts of the Apostles.
Bahrain, the USS Carl Vinson, and Kuwait
welcomed me for visits, confirmations, and
many celebrations. For a second time I was
able to minister to the U.S. Diplomatic Community by confirming one of their number
in Kuwait. I wish that the AMS had the personnel to take better care of those civilians
who serve our Nation outside our borders!
Other destinations in the Easter Season
included Fort Lauderdale for the St. Thomas
More Society, Tinker Air Force Base in
Oklahoma, Fort Belvoir, Chicago, four stops
in Germany, a meeting of military ordinaries
in Paris, Lourdes, and Puerto Rico. All were
good occasions for Shepherd and flock to
spend time together, to pray, and to assist
each other on our pilgrimage of faith.
There were a number of confirmations
for the military and for the Diocese of
Arlington. The Archdiocese of Baltimore
also asked me to take one for one of their
parishes.
There have been a number of ordinations for the co-sponsored seminarians.
Those are moments of great joy that fill me
with hope. I count it a privilege to assist at
some of them.
Gathering for the Memorial Mass on
the Solemnity of the Ascension, I reflected
on the Angels’ charge to the Apostles to
stop looking heavenward and begin their
mission. That is a charge for all of us, as well.
We take time every year to pray for those
who have fallen, those left behind, and those
who still bear in body and spirit the wounds
of war.
LEFT: ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO WITH FATHER CHRISTOPHER DORSEY, ORDINATION 23 MAY 2015
TOP RIGHT: 22 FEBRUARY 2015 RITE OF ELECTION, (L-R) ANTHONY PACHECO WITH GODPARENT MIKI SZABO, ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P BROGLIO,
KELSEY HASTINGS WITH GODPARENT VIRGINIA BRODIE
BOTTOM RIGHT: ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO DISTRIBUTING COMMUNION TO CADET BOHENEK, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, 8 FEBRUARY 2015
Ours is a cry for lasting peace in a troubled world and ours is a commitment to be
instruments of peace. In my homily I used
the image of the “black stone” known to missionaries in lands infested by snakes.
The stone applied to a snake bite extracts
the venom and heals the victim. On that
occasion I also said:
“Our daily conduct allows us to offer to the
world the image of a Church conformed to the
Father’s plan. The Incarnation of Christ reveals
the magnificence of human potential and the
variety of gifts. Insertion into Christ is always an
invitation to realize the greatness of our vocation, despite the restrictions that others might
place on our shoulders. Remember that Paul
writes his Letter to the Ephesians from prison.
The constraints of the civil authorities of his
time cannot chain the Gospel. Nor will they
be able to do so in ours. You and I must live
in that hope and continue to preach Jesus Christ
in and out of season.
“Can we not draw strength from the Risen
Lord to recycle in love every disagreeable thing in
everyday existence?
“In the end, love is the miraculous black
stone which can neutralize the lethal effects of
certain negative wags and draw from wounds a
source of grace. It is the ability to replace the
venom of opposition, rampant secularism, and
divisiveness with fidelity to the truth, a certain
warmth and harmony. That same love responds
to the smallness, attacks, and dirty tricks with
magnanimity.”
Now and again it is good to step back
and look around to see where we are and
where we are going. For me the exercise
usually involves a map or an airport. However, we are constantly urged to be the
instruments that facilitate the encounter
of Christ with others. My travels to spend
time with those entrusted to my pastoral care
have that function. The essential mission
of the AMS is indeed to be that instrument
so often stressed by Pope Francis. In the end,
we want to be able to say that the ultimate
next stop is heaven. ✞
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By BISHOP F. RICHARD SPENCER
THE EUCHARIST
That Binds Us Together
As AMS Family!
CONFIRMATION MASS, STUTTGART, GERMANY MARCH 2015
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riends of the AMS Family, it is a great joy to share
with you, through these pages of SALUTE, some of
the many highlights of the past six months!
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LEFT: TWO NEW KOREAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCILS, APRIL 2015
MIDDLE: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER LUNCHEON, LAJES FIELD, AZORES, PORTUGAL, APRIL 2015 RIGHT: EUROPE MCCW CONFERENCE, MAY 2015
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ince we last visited, I have had the pleasure of traveling to ten different countries
both in Europe and Asia. My travels included, but were not limited to: 31
Confirmation Masses, guest speaker at five different National Prayer Breakfast/
Luncheons, participation in the historic chartering of the first two fully Korean Knights
of Columbus Councils in the civilian sector of the Republic of South Korea.
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ou might ask, “Why is this significant?” A perfect example is the Philippines;
where there are currently 360,000 living members of the Knights of Columbus
and it all started at the U.S. Clark Air Base where the first Council was formed.
Today in Korea, we hope to duplicate the same template from the Philippines as the U.S.
Military Council in Korea continues to grow, developing additional civilian Councils
throughout the Republic of South Korea. It was truly exciting to be a part of this evolving
history!
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had the privilege of participating in the awesome and highly engaging Europe Military
Council of Catholic Women Conference (MCCW-E), held at the Benedictine
Monastery in Ettal, Germany. Our beloved MCCW-E, under the profound leadership of Ms. Jane Gottardi, who by the way was awarded the AMS Medal by Archbishop
Broglio during this Spring MCCW-E Conference, May 2nd, has been a huge success.
Attending the MCCW-E event were 126 participants representing 22 Chapels throughout Europe..
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e MCCW-E events were followed by the 57th Annual Military Pilgrimage to
Lourdes, France! During the May 2015 Annual Pilgrimage the AMS Medal was
awarded by Archbishop Broglio to Ed and Dolly Wilson for 31 consecutive years
of coordinating the ground transportation events for our pilgrims in Europe attending
the annual pilgrimages to Lourdes. You may ask what do all of these events have in
common? It is the Eucharist! It binds all of these events to the one, holy, Apostolic,
Catholic community of the Archdiocese for the Military Services! AND it will be this
same Eucharist that sustains us in our evangelization for the years to follow! ✞
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By BISHOP NEAL J. BUCKON
How Far West?
BISHOP BUCKON AND THE ARMY'S 2015 CONFIRMATION CLASS AT SCHOFIELD BARRACKS.
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ften times when discussing the mission and ministry to
the Catholic Faithful of the Western Vicariate of the Archdiocese for the Military Services I am asked, “How far west
do you go?” The western boundary of this region can be traced from
the Air Force, Army, and Coast Guard installations in Alaska
to Hawaii where all of the Services of the U.S. Armed Forces are
strategically positioned. The boundary of the Vicariate continues
from Hawaii to the Army’s garrison on Kwajalein Atoll in the
Marshall Islands, and finally to the new Marine Corps training
center in the Northern Territory of Australia. Bishop F. Richard
Spencer, the Vicar for Europe and Asia, conducts pastoral visits to
the U.S. bases located in the Far East from Singapore to Japan.
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ost of the time, the second question is, “Do you have to go to
Hawaii?” With ‘tongue in cheek’ I respond, “Yes, somebody
has to do it!” Actually, it is an honor and a privilege to
conduct a pastoral visit to the Catholic Communities situated in our chapels on the island of Oahu every year. It is also a joy for me
to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation with the well-prepared and
enthusiastic young men and women of our Catholic Church. Finally, as a
bishop it is necessary to meet with the Catholic chaplains and the contract
priests to exchange information and discuss their vital ministry to our
service members and their families.
I
visited Hawaii in April of this year, and
on Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated two
Masses at the Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook
Chapel located on Marine Corps Base,
Hawaii (MCBH). Father Larry Fisher, a contract priest, greeted me as I entered the
chapel prior to the 9 a.m. Mass. Father Fisher
explained that he was filling in for Father
Paul Smith, US Army – Retired, who was
convalescing. Father Fisher usually works
with the Army on the other side of the island.
Volunteers worked with the Religious Program Specialists (RP’s) to prepare the chapel,
and the Mass was celebrated with an abundance of Easter joy. Afterwards, members of
the community stayed for the hospitality and
fellowship that is usually shared over coffee
and donuts. As I finished a cup of coffee and
a conversation, Captain Richard Campbell,
USN, invited me to sit in on a meeting
with the Pastoral Advisory Council (PAC).
Captain Campbell is the senior dentist on
base, and he volunteered to serve as the
President of the Council. The meeting provided me the opportunity to thank the members of the PAC for their effort towards
having a comprehensive Catholic program
on base. Members of the PAC then took me
for lunch. Afterwards I drove to Father
Smith’s apartment for a fraternal visit before
returning to MCBH for the 5 p.m. Mass.
Father Chris Keahi is contracted to celebrate
the 5 p.m. Sunday Mass. He belongs to the
Fathers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and
Mary, the same religious order as Saint
Damien of Molokai. The octave of Easter
ended with the conclusion of the Mass.
Next, I visited Tripler Army Medical
Center. Father Louis (Hank) Albrecht is
contracted to provide pastoral care to the
patients of the hospital. He also celebrates
Mass throughout the week which is regularly
attended by health care providers, members
of the hospital staff, and hospital volunteers.
After celebrating Mass, Father Hank and I
took lunch in the hospital cafeteria. We then
set out to visit patients in the different wards
of the hospital. As we walked from one medical section to another, numerous physicians,
nurses, and employees of the hospital stopped
me to tell me of their appreciation for Father
Hank’s daily presence and ministry in their
area of operation, and in their lives. Father
Hank arrives to work well before dawn and
usually heads home after the noon Mass. His
hours allow him to be well integrated into
two separate shifts.
Then on to the Catholic Women of the
Chapels (CWOC) to meet for Mass and a
morning program at the Aliamanu Military
Reservation (AMR). Mrs. Michelle Nash,
the Director of the Pacific Region of the
Military Council of Catholic Women –
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BISHOP BUCKON AND THE CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (CWOC) GATHERED AT THE AMR CHAPEL
Worldwide (MCCW-Worldwide) invited me
to celebrate the Mass and speak to approximately 60 women about vocations and the
AMS Co-Sponsored Seminarian Program.
Michelle also showed an artistically crafted
video invitation that was produced by the
MCCW-Worldwide Executive Board. The
video invited the Catholic women of the
Pacific Region to attend the Worldwide
Conference in Crystal City, Va., 21 – 25
April 2016. The women belong to CWOC
groups located at the military chapels on the
island of Oahu and they gather to celebrate
Mass, share their faith, and develop their
roles as spiritual leaders in their families and
as key & essential volunteers in their chapels.
At Schofield Barracks, Fathers Leo
Moras, Grant Gaskin, Larry Fisher, and Peter
Pomposello concelebrated the Army’s Confirmation Mass. Father Moras is an Army
Chaplain assigned to the Military Intelligence Brigade on Schofield Barracks. Father
Gaskin is assigned to the Signal Battalion at
Wheeler Army Airfield. Father Pomposello
is assigned to a Calvary Squadron at Fort
Richardson, AK and he was on the island
for the Air Assault School. Father Larry
Fisher is contracted to celebrate the daily
Mass at the Soldiers’ Chapel. Father John
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Gabriel is an Army Chaplain assigned to the
25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks.
Father Gabriel was unable to join us for the
Confirmation Mass. However, we dined together with Bishop Larry Silva, the Bishop of
Honolulu, at the Saint Peter Pastoral Center
prior to Father Gabriel’s departure for India.
He returned to his home in India for his
nephew’s ordination to the priesthood.
Over the weekend Father Peter Nguyen,
and Father Chris Keahi (also contracted for
Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam), concelebrated the Masses of the Third Sunday of
Easter during which I conferred the sacrament of Confirmation upon the young men
and women of the Air Force and Navy. The
Saturday Vigil Mass was celebrated at
Hickam Air Force Base’s chapel. The Sunday Mass was celebrated at the Navy’s chapel
at Pearl Harbor. The few candidates for Confirmation from the MCBH joined us at Pearl
Harbor. Father Peter Nguyen is the Air Force
Chaplain providing the pastoral leadership
for all Catholic Air Force and Navy personnel on Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam.
After his fourth Sunday Mass he took me
to one of his favorite Pho’s for delectable
nourishment.
Every Easter Season we hear from the
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By DEACON MIKE YAKIR, CHANCELLOR
I
have some exciting news that I hope you will share with a priest
whom you think may be interested in becoming a military chaplain.
This Fall the AMS will host its first discernment week, For
God and Country, for priests discerning a call to serve as military
chaplains. To participate, priests must be U.S. citizens, incardinated
in a U.S. diocese or religious community, and ordained at least two
years. The Archdiocese will provide a realistic presentation of what it
is like to be a military chaplain by introducing the priests to officers
and enlisted members of the military where they work. Tentative plans
include visits to Andrews AFB, Fort Belvoir, the Naval Academy, and the
Pentagon. Through meetings with Archbishop Broglio, military chaplains,
and the AMS staff, the priests will learn what military chaplaincy entails
as well as the requirements to become one.
Every time I meet a priest for the first time I ask him if he has ever considered
becoming a military chaplain. I have even waited in line after Mass to talk with a
priest while I am on vacation. More often than not, he has considered it but just
did not take the next step to learn more because he did not know where to begin.
Through the AMS For God and Country gathering, priests will learn more about this
vocation within a vocation. Please join me in calling a priest to serve those who
serve by spending a week with us in Washington, D.C. Visit the AMS website
www.milarch.org to learn more or call me directly at 202.719.3607.
Deacon Mike
Chancellor
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By BISHOP ROBERT J. COYLE
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
TO THE SEA SERVICES
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Shrine Emmitsburg, Maryland
BLESSING OF THE "PATRONESS OF THE SEA SERVICES" MEDALS, PRESENTED BY ADM AND MRS. WILLIAM FALLON, USN, RET.
WHO CHAIR THE SEA SERVICES PILGRIMAGE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE. (PHOTO BY RAYMOND BUCHHEISTER)
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very fall, The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
hosts the Annual Pilgrimage of the Sea Services. This wonderful event is held in the majestic church under the patronal
care of Mother Seton. I was very honored to participate in the
annual Mass and pilgrimage at the shrine. Members of the United
States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and
Public Health Service attended the Mass. Hundreds gathered to pray
for all the armed services and especially ask for the intercession of the
first American-born canonized saint.
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other Seton wrote, “Our least
action when done for God is
precious to Him.” In many ways
everyone contributed to the
success of this day. From grand
planning efforts to welcoming pilgrims at the
shrine’s doors, all gave a precious gift in return to
Our Lord. I marvel at the dedication of the Shrine
staff, volunteers, committee members and participants in the gathering. We are all very grateful
for the Daughters and Sisters of Charity who continue the great work of their foundress. They were
most welcoming hosts to us all.
After the Mass we had the joy to gather at a
buffet reception for all in attendance. I especially
enjoyed meeting members of our armed services and their families along with veterans
and faithful supporters of the shrine. Each of them was there to pray and honor a
admirable saint.
I encourage everyone to consider attending this annual pilgrimage that is held in
October. Make a day of it at the beautiful shrine and historic buildings from the time
of Mother Seton. Saint Elizabeth Ann gave her total self in service of our Lord Jesus
Christ and His Church. Certainly, her many actions must have been precious to Him.
She asks that we serve Him now in our lives of service and devotion to the Church. Two
of her sons served in the Navy. Mother Seton encouraged her sons in the faith. All of
us continue to do so today at this Annual pilgrimage.
May I close with the prayer that seeks the intersession of Mother Seton:
“
Lord God, You blessed Elizabeth Ann Seton
with gifts of grace; as wife and mother,
educator and foundress, so that she might
spend her life in service to your people.
Through her example and prayers may we
learn to express our love for you in love for
our fellow men and women. We ask this
through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Amen
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By THE REVEREND MONSIGNOR JOHN J. M. FOSTER, J.C.D.
“Come away by yourselves”
AMS Priests Make Spiritual Retreat
BISHOP ROBERT COYLE AND CH (MAJ GEN) HOWARD STENDAHL, AIR FORCE CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS,
GATHER AFTER MASS WITH THE AIR FORCE RETREATANTS AT BETHANY CENTER.
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he Gospel of Mark records that Jesus
“summoned the Twelve and began to
send them out two by two and gave
them authority over unclean spirits”
[Mk 6:7]. Upon returning from their mission,
Jesus “said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves
to a deserted place and rest a while.’” [Mk 6:31].
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LEFT: FATHER FRANK MATERA LEADS A SESSION ON THE AMS PRIESTS’ RETREAT AT TECHNY RETREAT CENTER.
RIGHT: TECHNY TOWERS RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER, TECHNY, IL.
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ith this example of the Lord
and his apostles, it is no surprise that the Code of Canon
Law requires that priests make
an annual spiritual retreat (c. 276 –2, 4°).
Each year, the priests of the Archdiocese
for the Military Services, USA (AMS) fulfill
this requirement by making a private retreat,
a retreat in their home diocese or religious
community, or a service retreat.
Last October 20–24, Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marine, and retired priests gathered with
Archbishop Timothy Broglio at Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center in Techny,
Ill. for the first biennial AMS Retreat for
Priests. The Reverend Frank Matera, Ph.D,
pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Simsbury,
Conn. and professor emeritus of biblical studies at the Catholic University of America in
Washington, D.C., served as the retreat master.
Father Matera captivated the 23 participants in a series of presentations on the Pauline
corpus that looked at St. Paul’s injunction
to the Corinithians, “Be imitators of me.” In
addition to the presentations, the retreatants
celebrated the Eucharist and Liturgy of the
Hours daily. Plenty of time was also given to
rest and fellowship during the week.
Active duty and retired Navy priests
convened January 19–23, 2015 for the 20th
annual Navy retreat, held this year at Our Lady
of Florida Spiritual Center in North Palm
Beach, Fla. The Most Reverend Michael W.
Warfel, Bishop of Great Falls-Billings and an
Army veteran, was the retreat master.
The retreat theme was strengthening
priestly ministry. In addition to briefings by
AMS Auxiliary Bishop Richard B. Higgins
and RADM Margaret Kibben, Chief of Navy
Chaplains, the retreatants enjoyed liturgies and
time together.
This year saw the 25th anniversary of the
Air Force retreat, which took place 4 – 8 May at
Bethany Center in Lutz, Fla. The active duty,
reserve, and Air National Guard priests listened
attentively to presentations by the Reverend
Robert Rivers, C.S.P. Father Rivers, who works
with the Paulist New England Outreach in
Boston, Mass. and is a former vice president of
the Paulist National Catholic Evangelization
Association, reflected on themes from his 2005
book From Maintenance to Mission: Evangelization and the Revitalization of the Parish.
Additionally, AMS Auxiliary Bishop
Robert J. Coyle presided at the celebration of
the Eucharist and provided an update on the
AMS. The Air Force Chief of Chaplains,
MAJ GEN Howard Stendahl, also offered
inspiring words to the priests.
With fewer priests serving U.S. military
personnel and their families, these annual
retreats take on even greater importance for
these men who have been sent to proclaim the
kingdom of God [Lk 9:1]. ✞
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By MONSIGNOR FRANK A. PUGLIESE
SERVANT OF GOD,
Father Vincent Capodanno
– A Saint?
PRAYING DURING AN EVENT HONORING FATHER CAPODANNO, FATHER LOUIS IASELLO (center) AND MSGR. JAMES DORNEY (right).
T
he Catechism of the Catholic Church in the glossary
defines a saint as “The holy one who leads a life
in union with God through the grace of Christ and
receives the reward of eternal life.” Father Capodanno died
on a battlefield in Viet Nam because he chose to continue to
minister to wounded and dying Marines at the risk of losing
his own life. He literally gave up his life for his brothers that
day – 4 September 1967 – over 47 years ago.
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have the privilege of serving as Archbishop Broglio’s delegate on the tribunal to
determine whether the Servant of God, Father Vincent Capodanno, MM. should be
beatified and canonized. Three of us, Monsignor Thomas Olszyk, Father John Kaul,
and I, have heard incredible accounts of Father Capodanno’s actions of self-sacrifice
and faith. We have heard this from those in his family, who knew him all of his life,
from Maryknoll priests, who knew him as a seminarian and as a missioner in Taiwan,
and from Marines who knew him as a Navy chaplain serving Marines in Viet Nam.
All of them speak of his faith, his ability to inspire hope in the most difficult situations, and his
obvious love of God and all whom he served during his priesthood. All of them believe that
Father Capodanno is already in heaven in the joy of the Lord God. In other words, all of them
believe he is already a saint.
Should Father Capodanno be canonized a saint? The Catechism of the Catholic Church
in the glossary defines canonization as “The solemn declaration by the Pope that a deceased
member of the faithful may be proposed as a model and intercessor to the Christian faithful and
venerated as a saint on the basis of the fact that the person lived a life of heroic virtue.”
All of those interviewed attested to the heroically virtuous life of Father Capodanno. Some
remember him as a missioner in Taiwan who struggled to learn the native language, but never
failed to give hope to those whom he served. Some remember him in the Navy Chaplain Corps
serving Marines where life was far from comfortable. In those places, he could touch people’s
hearts by the quality of his words in sermons or in private conversations. Even in seemingly
hopeless situations, Father Capodanno brought hope and consolation. Some remember him
as a brother or brother-in-law who modeled for them a life of selfless servant leadership
and service. The list goes on and on. Father Capodanno was a priest who lived a heroically
virtuous life. This life can be a model not only for Maryknoll missioners, but also for military
chaplains who need models, like Father Capodanno. I believe we have enough evidence to
illustrate that the Servant of God, Father Vincent Capodanno lived a life of heroic virtue that
can serve as a model for both missioners and military chaplains.
Is he one who can intercede? Before a Servant of God can be beatified, one miracle is
required. Another miracle is required for canonization. These are favors granted through the
intercession of the Servant of God that have no scientific explanation.
I invite you to participate in this undertaking. You can support the cause in three important ways. First, spread the story of Father Capodanno’s life and death. Second, encourage those
who need special favors to ask through the intercession of Father Capodanno. Third, let us
know of any favor or miracle granted of which you are aware.
You can contact us and learn more about Father Capodanno and the cause for his beatification and canonization at the website for the Capodanno Guild, www.capodannoguild.org.
You can also get prayer cards to use to seek a favor through his intercession. Since the
Archdiocese for the Military Services is a global archdiocese and since witnesses for the process
are all over the United States and in Asia, we need your financial help to complete our work.
Please consider a monetary gift to the Guild through the website.
I believe Father Capodanno is already a Saint. I am convinced he should be canonized
because the way he lived and the way he died demonstrate virtues that can inspire everyone
to emulate his example – especially military chaplains. With your help and your prayer, I hope
that he will one day be beatified and canonized. ✞
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By FATHER JOHN KAUL
The Knights of Columbus
Warriors to Lourdes Project
Joins up with the 57th International
Military Pilgrimage at Lourdes France
L-R: FATHERS JEFFREY LAIBLE, JOHN KAUL, KEVIN CUSICK, PAUL SHOVELAIN, STEVEN THOMLISON, SUPREME KNIGHT, MR. CARL ANDERSON,
ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO, BISHOP F. RICHARD SPENCER, SUPREME MASTER MR. DENNIS STODDARD, FATHERS MARK MASTIN,
STEPHEN COTTER, COLONEL CHARLES GALLINA, USMC (RET), FATHER THOMAS FOSTER
W
ith the sponsorship of the Knights of Columbus, 124 wounded warrior pilgrims and their
caregivers, 45 volunteers, 14 chaplains and
deacons, arrived in Lourdes 12 May to join in the week
long American participation in the annual International
Military Pilgrimage (in French, Pelerinage Militaire International, PMI).
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LEFT AND RIGHT: U.S. MILITARY PILGRIMS ATTENDING THE 57TH INTERNATIONAL MILITARY PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
T
he PMI began to develop toward the end of the World War II when members of
the British, Belgian, French, German, and Russian armies came to pray for peace
at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. In 1958, the 100th anniversary of the
Marian apparitions, the first PMI took place.
The theme of the PMI this year “What have you done with your brother?” is inspired
by the sermon of Pope Francis, given last September, in the Italian cemetery of Redipuglia
where some 110,000 soldiers who died during the First World War are buried. The Holy
Father explained: “At the roots of evil lies the indifference which allowed Cain to say
‘What do I care? Am I my brother’s keeper?’ (Genesis 4,9). In fact, this attitude is the
opposite of the message of Jesus, who teaches us that ‘he who takes care of the brother
enters into the joy of the Lord”. He wanted to remind us that each person is called to be
a peacemaker.
The Warriors to Lourdes pilgrims were later joined by the Archbishop for the Military
Services USA, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, who celebrated their opening PMI
Mass and later offered a reflection on “Mary, the First Christian” at the second of the evening
Faith and Fellowship sessions. Bishop F. Richard Spencer, AMS Vicar for Europe and Asia,
also arrived by train from Germany to celebrate and concelebrate the succeeding liturgies
with us.
Bishop Michael Koltun, the Bishop of the Forces of Ukraine and 15 of their soldiers
with two chaplains joined us at a reception sponsored by the Knights and hosted by Supreme
Knight Carl Anderson (pictured on opposite page).
Scheduled activities for the pilgrims included evening rosary and Eucharistic candlelight processions as well as daily Mass in the two basilicas, the Rosary Basilica built over the
grotto of the apparitions and the huge underground Basilica of St Pius X where over 15,000
pilgrims from more than 30 nations gathered for Sunday Mass and the opening and closing
ceremonies.
A personal appeal from Archbishop Broglio enabled us to gather eight priests and
five Protestant chaplains to facilitate group discussion at the evening Faith and Fellowship
gatherings, as well as to offer the Sacrament of Penance throughout the pilgrimage.
The Warriors to Lourdes Project of the Knights of Columbus doubled its participation
from last year, which was its first at leading this worthy endeavor. May it so continue by the
grace of God! ✞
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By FATHER AIDAN LOGAN
In All These Things
We Are More
Than Conquerors
A HORSE-DRAWN CAISSON SLOWLY ROLLING TOWARD A BURIAL SITE AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.
P
atriotism is a virtue commended to us both
by the Natural Law and the Word of God.
St. John Paul II summed this up most
admirably in his book Memory and Identity:
Conversations at the Dawn of the Millenium.
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LEFT: TRADITIONAL BURIAL AT SEA. RIGHT: RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD STAINED GLASS WINDOW FROM THE SAINTE CHAPELLE (PARIS, FRANCE)
Patriotism is a love for everything to do with our native land: its
history, its traditions, its language, its natural features. It is a
love which extends also to the works of our compatriots and the
fruits of their genius. Every danger that threatens the overall
good of our native land becomes an occasion to demonstrate this
love…I believe that the same could be said of every country and
every nation in Europe and throughout the world.
A
mericans are a patriotic people. The traditional ceremonies of a military funeral
and Memorial Day, the flag draped coffin, taps, the twenty-one gun salute, the rows
of headstones in our national cemeteries cannot but pull at our patriotic heartstrings. Those who have sacrificed their young lives, full of promise and hope, for our nation
and our liberties fill us with a pride that could almost blunt our sorrow at their loss. For the
families of the dead and those who have served with them and survived, these emotions are
especially poignant. These are not abstract casualty figures or simply names on a headstone
but men and women of flesh and blood whom we knew and loved. After the family there is
nothing so intimate and life altering as the shared experience of deployment and combat.
The oft used term “survivor’s guilt” hardly touches the depths of emotion involved. In all this,
Catholics in our Armed Forces and their families share a common bond with all Americans.
Yet, as Catholics our remembrance of the dead on Memorial Day and throughout the
year is more profound than even the deepest wells of memory and patriotism. I believe in …
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead and life
everlasting. Amen. These few words sum up our faith and our relationship with those who
have gone before us.
We do not simply remember the dead; but in Christ ours is a living bond with them.
We pray for them knowing that God in his infinite mercy longs to forgive their sins and
that the fire of his divine love extends beyond the grave, purifying the soul for the
eternal vision of his glory. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation,
or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?...No, in all these
things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:35 – 37)
Victory in Christ bestows more honor and glory than any nation can bestow. Pray for
our glorious dead. Pray for those in harm’s way today. Pray for vocations to the priesthood
and for priest chaplains to arm them with the Sacraments and the Word. ✞
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By TAYLOR HENRY
Legendary Chaplain Receives
Medal of the Archdiocese for
the Military Services, USA
FATHER NORMAN R. OSWALD (LEFT), RECIPIENT OF THE MEDAL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, U.S.A. (AMS),
WITH AUXILIARY BISHOP RICHARD B. HIGGINS, MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015, AT THE CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CENTER
IN MILWAUKEE, WIS. PHOTO COURTESY OF BENJAMIN SLANE, ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
F
ather Norman R. Oswald, the longtime Chief of the Chaplain
Service at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in
Milwaukee, Wis., was honored 20 April with the Medal of
the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). The
Most Reverend Richard B. Higgins, AMS Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar
for Veterans Affairs, presented the Medal to Father “Norm” in a
brief, emotional ceremony in the offices of the Director of the
Medical Center, Mr. Robert H. Beller. The award was authorized
by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D.,
Archbishop for the Military Services, in recognition for Father Norm’s
“long and outstanding service to veterans, their families, and the
caregivers at the Zablocki Medical Center.”
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he presentation came on the occasion of Father Norm’s retirement, effective
30 April. Father Norm is a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and he was
endorsed by the AMS to provide for the spiritual needs of veterans receiving
medical care at the massive Zablocki VA campus adjacent to Miller Park, home of
Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers. Following several parish assignments
in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Father Norm began his VA career as a part-time
chaplain in 1990. Given permission by his Archbishop to serve in a full-time position
with VA, Father Norm quickly rose to become Chief of the Chaplain Service at the
Zablocki Medical Center, a position he assumed in 1994.
Describing Father Norm as the “perfect model of a Chief of Chaplain Service,”
Mr. Beller praised the priest for his years of devoted service to veterans and their
families. In addition to recognizing Father Norm’s ministry to the patients and
caregivers at the Zablocki Medical Center, Mr. Beller hailed Father Norm for the
leadership and guidance he has provided to senior staff at the Medical Center. Quoting
from the citation that accompanied the medal, Bishop Higgins lauded Father Norm
for his “fidelity to his priesthood, exemplary care of veterans, exceptional pastoral
competence, and joyful ministry.”
Father Norm said, “I was surprised and deeply honored to receive this medal and
the citation – to serve the veterans, their families, and the staff that serve them has been
extremely rewarding. To be recognized in this way reflects not just on me but on the
fraternity of the priesthood that serves those who have served. “
Present at the ceremony were Bishop Higgins; Mr. Beller; Mr. James McLain,
Deputy Director, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center; Chaplain (Father) John Perez;
Chaplain (Father) Robert Barry, O.P.; Chaplain Dan Fitten; Mrs. Donna Babineau,
Administrative Assistant to Father Oswald; and Benjamin Slane, VA Public Affairs
Specialist.
In his retirement Father Oswald has returned to senior ministry in his native
Archdiocese of Milwaukee. ✞
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By TAYLOR HENRY
ARCHBISHOP BROGLIO CELEBRATES
MEMORIAL MASS
ALL PHOTOS BY: © JOHN WHITMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY P. BROGLIO BLESSING THE CONGREGATION GATHERED FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS, 17 MAY 2015
A
rchbishop Timothy P. Broglio led 2,000 faithful in
prayer for U.S. servicemen and women, living and
deceased, at the annual Memorial Mass on Sunday,
17 May, the Solemnity of the Ascension, in the Basilica of
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The
Memorial Mass is sponsored each May by the Archdiocese for
the Military Services, USA, and it is video-recorded by
EWTN, which televises the Mass across North America on
Memorial Day, falling this year on Monday, 25 May.
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T
he stained glass windows of the
Great Upper Church gleamed in the
spring afternoon sunlight as the 4:30
p.m. Mass commenced with great
fanfare. The organist blasted the opening tones
of the processional hymn as the choir of the
Basilica fell in with raised voices. A Knights of
FORT LEE REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING MASS.
Columbus honor guard led the opening procession up the center aisle. More than two dozen priests, all vested in white, followed close
behind. Archbishop Broglio, wearing a miter and bearing the crosier of Patrick Cardinal
Hayes, first Military Vicar of the USA, and concluded the procession with the incensing
of the altar. A uniformed color guard marched to the fore and posted the colors. The allpews-filled congregation, including some of the U.S. Military’s highest ranking members
(officer and enlisted), joined in singing the National Anthem before the opening greeting.
Among those concelebrating the Mass with Archbishop Broglio were Auxiliary Bishop
Robert J. Coyle; Monsignor John J.M. Foster, AMS Vicar General; Father Christopher
Armstrong, AMS Judicial Vicar; and Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica.
Deacons Michael Yakir and Joseph Pak assisted at the altar.
Among the congregation were General and Mrs. Joseph F. Dunford, Commandant
of the U.S. Marine Corps; U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and Mrs. Christopher
F. Burne; Admiral and Mrs. William J. Fallon, USN (Ret); and Admiral and Mrs. Thomas
J. Lopez, USN (Ret). Also present were a contingent of American Gold Star Mothers and
Wives who have lost sons, daughters, or husbands to combat, many other servicemen
and women representing all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, members of the Catholic
War Veterans (CWV) of the United States of America, and significant numbers of Knights
and Dames of Malta and of the Holy Sepulchre.
In his homily, Archbishop Broglio called on the faithful to remember the sacrifice
of Christ even as they remember the sacrifice of those who died in battle to keep our
nation free:
“To the extent that we die with Christ, we ascend and become liberated from the slavery
to sin and, thus, more human. The wait for the glorious Christ can seem long, painful, and
tedious when we limit our gaze to the sad pages of history or contemporary society. We must
cultivate, like the early Christians the sense of immanence.That tension exists between losing
sight and knowing how to gather our brothers and sisters in their need, filling their emptiness.
That is why we pray for those who died on battlefields, those veterans who have passed
from this life since last Memorial Day, those who mourn and suffer the emptiness that comes
from losing a loved one, and those who carry with them the burdens of their service. As an
Archdiocese we also pray for all of those who serve our country abroad in diplomatic and other
missions. As a community of faith we cannot fail to lift those petitions up to a loving Father in
this perfect prayer. I also include all of those intentions that have been sent to the Archdiocese
for this celebration and will be carried to the altar in the offertory procession.”
After the Mass, Archbishop Broglio hosted a reception for those who attended in the
Pryzbyla Center at the Catholic University of America. ✞
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Retirements & Anniversaries
2014 Retirements
Branch of Service
Name
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Rev. Redmond M. Raux**
Rev. Robert A. Bruno, OFM
Rev. Kenneth R. Beale
Rev. David M. Fitz-Patrick
Rev. Thomas R. Kadera
Rev. Peter M. McGuine
Rev. William Bartoul*
Rev. Max B.T. Omana
Rev. Stephen Voyt
Yrs of Service
Diocese/Rel. Order
35
34
26
24
24
23
22
20
18
Eparchy of St. Maron, Brooklyn
Diocese of Balanga, Philippines
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
25
Diocese of Paterson
31
29
16
Our Lady of the Angels Province
Army
Army
Rev. Michael J. Travaglione,
OFM Conv
Rev. David A. Kenehan, OSFS
Rev. Donald Van Alstyne, MIC
Army
Army
Rev. Gary M. Fukes*
Rev. Patrick J. Van Durme
12
6
Diocese of Syracuse
Diocese of Rochester, NY
Navy
Rev. Mark R. Reilly
11
Diocese of Ogdensburg
40
31
30
29
15
12
12
9
7
Diocese of Lafayette, IN
Diocese of Nashville
Diocese of Green Bay
Diocese of Alleppey, India
Province of St. Augustine
Diocese of Columbus
Diocese of Wilmington
Archdiocese of Seattle
Air National Guard – Rev. Alphonse Stephenson
Army
VA
VA
VA
VA
VA
VA
VA
VA
VA
Rev. Joseph W. Grace
Rev. James Norman Miller
Rev. William F. Vander Heyden
+Rev. Augustine Koilparampil
Rev. Robert N. Craig, OFM Cap
Rev. Vio Joseph
Rev. William B. Kauffman
Rev. Richard J. Gallagher
Rev. Alfonso E. Erestain
Archdiocese of Boston
St. John the Baptist Province
Archdiocese of Newark
Archdiocese of Washington
Diocese of Cheyenne
Diocese of San Diego
Toledo/Detroit Province
Marians of the Immaculate
Conception, Stockbridge, MA
Diocese of Sorsozon, Philippines
* Currently VA Chaplain
** GS Chaplain
2015 Anniversaries
10 YEARS
VA
VA
Navy
Navy
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force
Army
Army
Contract
Reverend Robert F. Higgins
Reverend John B. Ugobueze
Reverend Donelson Thevenin
Reverend Curtiss P. Dwyer
Reverend Michael J. Morris
Reverend Edwin Gomez
Reverend Thienan Tran
Reverend Pawel Zemczak
Reverend Tyson J. Wood
Reverend Jude O. Okeke, SMMM
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23-Jul-05
19-Sep-05
04-Jun-05
03-Dec-05
21-May-05
04-Jun-05
04-Jun-05
21-May-05
25-Jun-05
23-Jul-05
(continued on page 42)
Save the Dates
Annual Memorial Mass for
Father Vincent R. Capodanno,
Servant of God
03 SEPTEMBER 2015
at 6:30 pm | crypt church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, D.C.
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Marine Corps Marathon
25 OCTOBER 2015
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7th Annual Benefit
12 NOVEMBER 2015
at 7:00 pm
Saint John Paul II National Shrine | Washington, D.C.
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2015 Pilgrimage to Rome
03-11 DECEMBER 2015
For more information:
Call: Faith Journeys at 800.732.4845, Option 1
email: info@myfaithjourneys.com
(More information can be found on pages 32 and 33.)
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22nd Memorial Mass
15 MAY 2016
at 12:00 pm | upper church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, D.C.
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The Blessings
Garrett Braun
DIOCESE: Evansville, Indiana
RANK / BRANCH OF SERVICE: Cadet - Air Force
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: Castle High School,
Newburgh, Indiana; St. John Neumann High School,
Naples, Florida
COLLEGE ATTENDED: University of Florida –
1 year United States Air Force Academy: B.S. in
Operations Research
HOBBIES: Camping, fishing, snowboarding, hiking
WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU THOUGHT YOU MIGHT HAVE A VOCATION
TO THE PRIESTHOOD?
I first thought of it while in grade school and periodically throughout my childhood but I got
serious about answering this calling while at the Air Force Academy.
WHO OR WHAT EVENTS INFLUENCED OR INSPIRED YOU IN YOUR
DISCERNMENT JOURNEY?
Discernment dinners at the Air Force Academy opened my eyes to this calling. I have had a
few instances of overwhelming peace while thinking about the priesthood. I have been in touch
with a seminarian named Andy Smith who served in the Air Force before going to seminary.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE, WHY?
JOHN 12:24 – “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and
dies, it remains just a grain of wheat, but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”
HOW DID YOU COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST PERSONALLY?
This verse taught me the importance of keeping my perspective. The ultimate objective of
this life is my journey back to heaven and bringing others with me.
WHAT WERE SOME OF THE SPIRITUAL EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT
HELPED YOU DEVELOP AND SHARE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST
AND HIS CHURCH?
The greatest blessing I have had at the Air Force Academy has been the vibrant Catholic
community. I attended the freshman retreat as well as the TEC retreat. I began to attend
daily Mass and Monday night Religious Education series. At the end of my sophomore
year I was asked to be the assistant cadet in charge of the TEC retreat. Leading up to this
retreat, I began to go to confession monthly, attend daily Mass, and pray the rosary with
my classmates. Doors have continued to open.
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HAVE ANY SAINTS OR CHURCH LEADERS PARTICULARLY INSPIRED YOUR
DISCERNMENT JOURNEY?
My parish priest, Father Jason Gries, talked about vocations to the priesthood to my
seventh grade religion class. His vocation story seemed very relatable to me in that it
came up for him at a young age, came and went throughout his life, and sometimes seemed
to present itself by people joking with him about the priesthood.
WHAT WAS YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC AND/OR MILITARY
BACKGROUND BEFORE APPLYING TO BE A SEMINARIAN APPLICANT?
I am a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPIRITUAL BOOK?
Angels and Demons (What we Know About Them) by Peter Kreeft. It was the first spiritual book I read and it opened my eyes to spiritual reading.
WHO ARE YOUR HEROES OR PEOPLE YOU SIGNIFICANTLY ADMIRE?
My father, who pursued his dream of playing professional baseball and now works hard
to provide my family with everything we need. He is one of the most humble people I
know and is great at giving advice when I come to him.
HOW WOULD YOU CHARACTERIZE YOUR PRAYER LIFE?
My prayer life consists largely of using my prayer journal to reflect on my day from a
spiritual perspective. I attempt to pray throughout the day and spend at least a few minutes
in prayer immediately when I wake up and right before I go to bed. I attend our Holy Hour.
Although my prayer has been consistent it is not as firmly established as it needs to be.
“Discernment dinners at the Air Force
Academy opened my eyes to this calling.
I have had a few instances of overwhelming
peace while thinking about the priesthood.
I have been in touch with a seminarian
named Andy Smith who served in the
Air Force before going to seminary.”
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A Marathon, a Benefit and
a Pilgrimage to Rome
Marathon
On Sunday, October 25, for the third consecutive year, the Archdiocese will be
represented by Team AMS in the 40th Annual Marine Corps Marathon.The Marine
Corps Marathon, known as “The People’s Marathon,” is the third largest marathon in the United
States and the largest in the world that does not offer prize money.
The AMS will again be represented by up to 50 marathon runners and approximately 20
runners for the 10K. There are still several registrations available. In 2013 and 2014, TEAM
AMS included co-sponsored seminarians, military personnel, and AMS staff, family and friends
who helped raised more than 26,000 critical dollars in 2013 and more than $60,000 in 2014.
For more information about the Marine Corps Marathon, go to www.marinemarathon.com. To sponsor a runner or for more information about TEAM AMS, go to
www.milarch.org/development or email Development Associate and TEAM AMS
Coordinator, Carol Dygert cdygert@milarch.org.
Benefit
The 7th Annual AMS Benefit will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at
The Saint John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C. The annual event offers a unique
opportunity to join Archbishop Broglio and Auxiliary Bishops Higgins, Spencer, Buckon, and
Coyle for a social evening in support of the Archdiocese in its mission to meet the spiritual and
sacramental needs of our men and women in uniform, both at home and abroad. This year’s
event will also serve as the official kick-off for the National Collection in 2016. Last year,
the AMS Benefit raised more than 275,000 critical dollars to support vocations, youth and
young adult ministries, and the annual pastoral visits to the 220 military installations and
153 VA Medical Centers.
Individual tickets are $250 ($500 per couple). New this year, individual tickets for those
serving active-duty is $200 ($400 per couple). The following sponsorships are also available:
• Pastoral Sponsor $50,000
• Corporate Sponsor $35,000
• National Sponsor $25,000
• Leadership Sponsor $10,000
• Vocations Sponsor $5,000
• Patriot Sponsor $2,500
• Trustee $1,000
The heavy hors d’oeuvres cocktail reception begins at 7:00 p.m. and attendees have the opportunity to tour the Saint John Paul II National Shrine (www.jp2shrine.org).
For more information about the 7th Annual Benefit, go to www.milarch.org/events.
Please contact Mary Lavin, Director of Major Gifts at mlavin@milarch.org or 440.223.6482 to
learn more about the listed sponsorships.
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Pilgrimage to Rome
The faithful of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), will have
a unique opportunity in December to go on a nine-day pilgrimage to Rome with
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D. The December 3-11 pilgrimage is timed for Italy’s
“Festival of Faith” celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, and it
will also coincide with commencement of the Holy Year of Mercy—announced by Pope
Francis in March. Beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, and
running through the Solemnity of Christ the King, November 20, 2016.
Archbishop Broglio, who speaks fluent Italian and lived in the Eternal City for nineteen
years, served as Chief of Cabinet for Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Secretary of State to Pope Saint
John Paul II, from 1990 to 2001. His Excellency will accompany AMS pilgrims to the Vatican
and other sites of interest throughout the Eternal City, sharing his experience and personal
knowledge, with a professional, English speaking tour guide leading the way. A reception at the
Pontifical North American College in Rome, where two co-sponsored seminarians are studying,
is being planned.
For more information, call Faith Journeys at 800.732.4845, Option 1 or email
info@myfaithjourneys.com.
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By CASSANDRA (CASEY) BUSTAMANTE
THE FOUNDATION
IS LOVE
CADET FOX WITH HIS HOST FAMILY IN A VILLAGE OF YUCATÁN, MEXICO.
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n the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is tested by the
Pharisees to identify the greatest commandment.
Jesus surprises them with his response, going beyond
the extent of the question and answering, “You shall
love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all
your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest
and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love
your neighbor as yourself” (Mt 22:37-39). For Cadet Steven
Fox, class of 2018 at the US Air Force Academy, Jesus’
response in this scripture passage was a very personal
message he received over his first Spring Break trip.
C
adet Fox joined the Catholic
Church when he was confirmed
last year at the Marion Military
Institute in Alabama. Cadet Fox
had mainly a Protestant upbringing, but had
found himself church-hopping last year and
learned about the true presence of Christ in
the Eucharist.
Going to the Academy was Cadet Fox’s
first time experiencing a lot of things in his
faith journey: first confession; first retreat
and first experience of Eucharist Adoration.
Although not his original plan, Cadet Fox
made a quick decision to go on his first mission trip for Spring Break. The Catholic
Chapel staff recommended he look into the
Fellowship of Catholic University Students
(FOCUS) mission trips. He selected a trip
to Yucatán, Mexico and quickly raised $1,600
in one month!
Cadet Fox, along with 15 others, spent
a week in a small village in Yucatán helping
the local people build the foundation of their
future church. They worked from 5 a.m. to 2
p.m. every day. The missionaries and students
would invite families in the village to pray
with them, praying mostly the simple yet
beautiful prayers of the Our Father and Hail
Mary. After this, Cadet Fox said they would
spend the rest of each day playing with the
children, pray during a holy hour, and reflect
on the day’s work until midnight—he had
never experienced so much joy.
During a holy hour on the trip, Cadet
Fox was reading through Scripture and had
stumbled on God’s Greatest Commandment
in Matthew. At that moment, he said, it felt as
though he was overcome with an immense
love. Reflecting upon this, he felt as though
God was showing him the foundation of our
faith: love. On this trip, he had been a witness
to pure love and humility. The interaction
with his host family and the children in the
village were a true expression of loving one’s
neighbor as oneself.
When asked how he wants to share his
experience with others, he said he is still
figuring that out. But he did say, “I want to
be that beacon of hope…I want to pay it forward,” regarding the gift of joy that the local
families gave him on the FOCUS mission trip.
2015
|
Cadet Fox’s summer
hometown
is Raeford,
N.C.
and he hopes to study Foreign Area Studies
at the US Air Force Academy. ✞
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By JOSÉ AMAYA
CATECHESIS:
LOOK AHEAD
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summer 2015 |
T
he family and teams of catechists must be engaged in the process of learning,
understanding and living out their Catholic faith under the leadership
and guidance of the priest. The Archdiocese has developed resources and
tools to equip catechetical teams and families to strengthen the transmission
of the faith. The affirmations that catechesis is the responsibility of the
entire Christian community and parents are the primary educators in the
faith of their children calls for a collaborative approach to catechesis (GDC, 220-227).
The summer is an excellent time to look ahead and plan the new catechetical year.
The Archdiocese provides a bilingual Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization:
Archdiocesan Religion Curriculum Guide and an AMS Family Faith Assessment to promote
systematic and consistent catechesis. Catechists can meet the minimum requirement for Basic
Catechist Certification through the AMS partnerships with Catholic Distance University
(CDU –English only) and the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith
Formation (VLCFF–English and Spanish).
While planning the catechetical year, think of the opportunities available for Catechetical
leaders, families and catechists to know, understand and live faith at the Chapel and at home.
Refer to the 14 standards in the Curriculum Guide to encourage catechists to:
• discern areas of growth
• see the benefits of doing continuing education in the faith
• become familiar with practical tools and methods to
engage the students in the classroom
• inspire the imagination of the family to live the faith daily.
Catechetical Sunday, 20 September 2015, is a perfect day to commission and bless
all catechists (parents too). Look into ordering Catechetical Sunday resources from the
www.USCCB.org and www.NCCL.org.
Some installations became very creative this year due to a revision of local Chapel
regulations. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as adults and children learned together.
Families not only engaged in faith learning but they were actually more active in Mass and
in the faith formation process of their children. Use the excellent Curriculum Guide Parent
Segments on the website with correlations to the Catechisms and textbooks. Encourage
use of the AMS Family Faith Assessment that supports family faith growth online at home.
Remember to keep the Sabbath holy! You are a very important part of the planning
process. It is easy to become inundated with work, lose breath and the sense of time and life.
Jesus took time to be in the presence of his Father to recharge and refresh. Take time to pray,
to relax and enjoy life with family and friends. If you are married, your primary vocation is
your family. If you are single, take some time out to visit friends and family. You are not
alone in the planning process. Remember the three C’s: communication, consultation and
summer
2015 |and plan well
collaboration with colleagues, families and the Archdiocese. As you
look ahead
always remember to proclaim Jesus Christ with joy and enthusiasm! ✞
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By MARK MOITOZA, D.MIN.
THE WORLD MEETING
OF FAMILIES:
Love Is Our Mission
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES ICON
38 summer 2015 |
R
ecently, I came home from work and walked right into one
of those chaotic moments of family life that my wife always
seems more ably equipped to handle. Our sixth grade
daughter had left a detailed writing assignment to the last
possible moment. Our third grade son was more interested
in playing his favorite computer game than working on his science fair
project. Our first grade son was seeking attention for his latest Lego
creation, requiring expert navigation through the obstacle course of
his untidy room. In the middle of this chaos my wife was dealing with a
work-related issue on the phone.What was a normal afternoon for them
was an abrupt change of culture for me, having just disembarked from a
quiet commute home by train. The constant transitions of family life
can easily distract us from the key of family life that centers first on the
love of Christ.
T
he theme of the World Meeting of
Families Congress, taking place this
coming September in Philadelphia, is
Love is Our Mission: The Family fully alive.
This international celebration will have
moments for prayer, keynotes, workshops, and
a family festival of faith too. There is great
enthusiasm, as the Holy Father plans to visit
the United States to gather with families
for a prayer vigil and the Closing Mass at the
Benjamin Franklin Parkway. On the Feast
of Our Lady of Fatima, 13 May, Pope Francis
spoke, once again, of the three important
phrases needed in a family: ‘May I?’ ‘Thank
you.’ and ‘Forgive me.’ These are the words
and attitudes that remind us that love is our
mission.
The family fully alive experiences again
and again the deep love of Christ. It is through
the ups and downs, those unexpected moments,
where grace abounds. Grace may be discovered
during family meals, time spent praying
together, and in those unique moments when
laughter spontaneously erupts. Love is also
found when family members spend time consoling one another, when they put down a
pressing task to help with something they
weren’t planning to do, when they listen without projecting their own desires, and when they
offer guidance on how to live ‘the way’ of faith
in today’s world. All of these human experiences of joy and sorrow remind us of the love
that is shared in family life. Families are called
to embrace these daily, unexpected missions
of love. By sharing the depth of life with one
another families reflect God’s love to the
community.
The World Meeting of Families has created preparatory catechesis for families and
Catholic faith communities to read and
contemplate. These rich reflections offer parents and children moments to consider God’s
all encompassing love for each one of us in our
own uniqueness. By way of supporting families
in the military the archdiocese has posted
military reflections to supplement these catechetical themes. They may be found on the
AMS website in the Resource section under
the World Meeting of Families tab. While the
2015
| the everchaos of life hassummer
its ups and
downs
present love of God is reflected in the shared
experience of the family fully alive. ✞
summer 2015 |
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By JAMES R. FORMATO | Photos By STEVEN DELGADO
Catholic War Veterans
Post 386 Makes History
TOP: POST 386 INDUCTED 10 NEW MEMBERS INTO THE POST, AMONG THOSE INDUCTED WERE SIX WEST POINT CADETS
– TWO OF THEM THE FIRST FEMALE CADETS INDUCTED INTO ANY VETERANS ORGANIZATION. LEFT: (FROM L TO R) CADET MEGAN MCNULTY,
SISTER ANNA, AND CADET MADELYN CRIMMINS. RIGHT: CONDUCTING OUR CEREMONY WAS FOUNDER AND PAST COMMANDER JOSEPH FARINA
O
n Saturday, 25 April, Catholic War Veterans
Post 386, under the command of James Peloso,
installed ten new members in a very impressive
ceremony before a large number of members and invited
guests in Gallo Hall at Sacred Heart School in Newburgh, N.Y.
40 summer 2015 |
T
he group included six Cadets from the United States Military Academy, one
active duty member of the U.S. Army, and three veterans, one of which was a
Purple Heart recipient. The Cadets were composed of four male Cadets, and two
female Cadets (pictured on page 40 with Sister Anna Roche, Sisters of Charity, the
Spiritual Advisor to Cadet Catholic Women). This was a history-making event as it marked
the first time female Cadets from the United States Military Academy were installed into
a veteran’s organization.
Past Post Commander Joe Farina, conducted the induction ceremony with musical
selections provided by Master Sergeant Mary Kay Messenger, who is a vocalist with the
United States Military Academy Band at West Point. The newly formed CWV Post 386
Honor Guard made its first public appearance at this function.
The following members were inducted: Cadet Megan McNulty, Cadet Madelyn
Crimmins, Cadet Alberto Squatrito, Cadet Vincent Vu, Cadet Austin Yun, and Cadet
Anthony Wieck. The veterans included Richard Lay, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and
Purple Heart recipient. Richard is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National
Purple Heart Hall of Honor; Christopher Farrell, an Iraq war veteran who now serves as
Director of the Orange County Veteran’s Service Agency in Goshen, NY; Sergeant lst Class
Beatriz Sachek-Martinez who is on active duty with the U.S. Army, and Teresa Shannon, a
U.S. Army veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Catholic War Veterans New York State Commander James Mullarkey was present for
this historic occasion. Among the invited guests were: Andy Komonchak, Executive Director of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor; Colonel Donna Korycinski, a professor at
the United States Military Academy; Sister Anna; Brother Carlos Hernandez, OFM, Cap.;
Ms. Regina Angelo, Deputy Mayor of the City of Newburgh; Orange County American
Legion Commander Paul Oser Sr., and Jerrold Oser Sr. of the American Legion National
Security Council. Also present was Commander William Wiseman, Commander of Veteran’s
of Foreign Wars Post 1161.
For more photos and information go to the Catholic War Veterans Post 386 web site at
CWV386.org
How Far West?
Acts of the Apostles, and we hear that
the Church grew very quickly in number
during the first century because of the
consolation of the Holy Spirit. As I observed
the dynamic ministry of our Catholic
chaplains and contract priests; as I experienced the deep, rich faith of our Catholic
(continued from page 12)
Communities during my pastoral visits; as
I anointed the Confirmandi of the Army,
Navy, Air Force, and Marines; I came to
believe that the Holy Spirit is as active
summer
2015today
|
and as present in
our Church
as it was
two thousand years ago. All is well in the
West. ✞
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Retirements &Anniversaries
(continued from page 28)
20 YEARS
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Reverend Joseph J. Repko
Reverend Bruce R. Clapham
Reverend Thomas P. O’Flanagan
Reverend William J. Muhm
Reverend Robert J. Keener
Reverend Laserian I. Nwoga
Reverend Piotr J. Gajda
Reverend Lawrence Mulinda
Reverend Brendan O. Mbagwu
Reverend Emmanuel Okwaraocha
Reverend Joseph O. Idomele
Reverend Paul K. Hurley
Reverend Cecil Cornelius Corneille
Reverend Gary R. Studniewski
Reverend Thomas Obiatuegwu
Rev. Monsignor Ronald W. Metha
Reverend Luis A. Barrera-Hernandez
Reverend Edward W. Fitzgerald
Reverend Linus N. Nwatarali
Reverend Thomas Manimala
26-Mar-95
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Reverend Rick L. Jones
Reverend Chrysanthus F. Udoh, MSP
Reverend Leonard J.P. Onwumere
Reverned Emmanuel K. Iheaka
Reverend Eduardo B. Amora
Reverend Mario S. Rosario
Reverend John Barkemeyer
Reverend Christopher C. Adunchezor
Reverend Alwyn M. Albano
Reverend Jude T. Shayo, AJ
Reverend Monsignor Ricardo
FJ Coronado-Arrascu
Reverend Patrick D. Bergquist
Reverend Raymond Leonard
Reverend Thomas J. Lane
Reverend Robert E. Jaeger
Reverend Joseph A. Grimaldi
Reverend Jose W. Pimentel, OP
24-Mar-90
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Reverend Ivan R. Trujillo
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30 YEARS (CONTUNUED)
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Navy
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Army
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Reverend Innocent E. Njoku, CSSP
Reverend Thomas E. Pesaresi, MM
Reverend Jude Okwu Anyaeche
Reverend Patrick E. Murphy
Reverend John W. Lyle
Reverend Marco D. Reyes
Reverend Francis E. Lowe
Reverend Robert K. Glasgow
Reverend Jerzy Rzasowski
Reverend Philip P. Denig
Reverend Rafael Britanico
Reverend Lawrence J. Donohoo
Reverend James W. Dowds, C.Ss.R.
Reverend Gerard Sheehan, SOLT
Reverend Benedict Opara
Reverend Gildardo Garcia
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Reverend Lorenzo T. Torrente
Reverend T. Matthew Rowgh
Reverend Kenneth W. Bartsch, OFM Conv
Reverend Mathew Eraly
Reverend Anthony S. Kazarnowicz
Reverend Eugene R. Kole, OFM Conv
Reverend John L. Kaul
Reverend Francis J. Horn, OSA
Reverend William P. Lesak
Reverend Charles T. Kestermeier, SJ
Reverend Hilarion A. Mikalofsky
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Reverend Philip S. Majka
Rev. Monsignor Joseph R. Wagner
Reverend Robert J. Cook
Reverend John E. Koehler
Reverend James J. O’Leary, SJ
Reverend Micheas T. Langston, OSB
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Very Reverend Thomas P. Clements
Reverend Timothy J. Horgan
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— Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio
May the beginnings that come with the late summer and early autumn be propitious for your
path of faith. I hope that each day brings you an experience of the joy of the Gospel.
“Serving Those Who Serve”
P.O. Box 4469
Washington, DC 20017-0469
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA