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- Nov 15, 2019
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Military Archdiocese faces uphill battle to serve troops
- Church in the US, Interviews
- Jun 24, 2017
The Archdiocese for the Military Services is charged with pastoral care of Catholics in the military, in all five branches, their dependents, any Catholic who is a patient or a resident on a facility governed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, and any U.S. Catholic who works for the Federal Government outside the United States. It is estimated 1.8 million Catholics are under its pastoral care, but it only has 208 priests currently serving.
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‘Grunt Padre’ could be patron saint of Memorial Day
- Church in the US
- May 29, 2017
Archbishop Timothy Broglio has formally closed the archdiocesan phase of the cause of canonization for Father Vincent Capodanno, a Maryknoll priest and Navy chaplain killed during a fierce battle in Vietnam almost 50 years ago at the age of 38. The chaplain was nicknamed the “Grunt Padre,” because of his personal care for and ministry to the “grunts,” meaning members of the infantry.
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Defense Department expands its list of recognized religions
- Church in the US, Religion News Service
- Apr 23, 2017
Previously, the U.S. military recognized just over 100 religions. The new list has grown to 221 to include the earth-based faiths, such as heathens and Asatru, and an additional eight Protestant groups, including the International Communion of the Charismatic Christian Church.
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Military chaplains share risks, rewards with troops they serve
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- Jun 30, 2016
The mantra for military chaplains is that they nurture the living, care for the wounded and honor the dead, all of which are skills honed as they serve alongside soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines or “Coasties,” the term for a member of the United States Coast Guard.
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