Catholic Military Life

Father Chris Palladino, J.C.L., on New Role as Judicial Vicar by Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

As the United States and those who defend it in uniform celebrate the Nation's Semiquincentennial, Sister Constance Veit of the Little Sisters of the Poor, herself of a military family, reflects on the true meaning of Jefferson's words: "the pursuit of happiness."

Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota welcomed Catholic author Daniel Markham on his tour of Catholic communities in each and every state plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, an experience he chronicles in his book, 52 Masses: A journey to Experience Catholicism Across America (Peregrino Press).

Father Mark Rutherford, J.C.D., looks back on his six years as AMS Judicial Vicar while preparing for the next stop on his priestly journey.

Father John Williams, USMC, shares how he discovered his priestly vocation while deployed as a U.S. Marine artillery officer to Iraq.

Catholic former Congressman and Speaker of the House Bob Livingston, a longtime supporter of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, member of the Medal of Honor Foundation and the Navy League of the United States, recounts from personal experience how prosecutors wage lawfare to persecute perceived American enemies in his new book, "The Rainbow Chaser."

In an emotional conversation, U.S. Marine Tim Hanley recalls his time in Vietnam with fallen War hero Father Vincent R. Capodanno, Servant of God.

       When Chris Powers entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1974, his Catholic chaplain was a priest who went on to become John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York. Now the Master of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Washington, DC, the retired Navy captain and fighter pilot reflects on these and other experiences in his life as a devout Catholic in uniform.

On April 23, Trinity Missions will present Archbishop Broglio with its 2026 Spirit of Father Judge Award. Trinity Missions Vice-President for Development and Mission Advancement John T. Butler is here with details.

Catholic U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jack Hagopian (Ret.), shares how tutoring Ukrainian soldiers in English turned to spiritual mentoring as they defend their homeland against the Russian invasion.

Catholic Religious Education Coordinator Lorrie Lane Dyer, Ph. D., reflects on the importance of faith formation for U.S. Military families.

Mrs. Nancy Smith shares how her son's time at West Point and ensuing Army career inspired her to sponsor exhibits for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, at the SEEK 2026 Catholic faith conference.

A longtime supporter of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, Retired Four-Star Admiral Willam J. "Fox" Fallon reflects on a consequential 41-year career in the U.S. Navy with a new memoir, Decisions Discord & Diplomacy: From Cairo to Kabul (Fortis).

What does it mean to be a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus? Supreme Master Michael R. McCusker explains.

In this episode, consider a conversation with the Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti--U.S. Air Force veteran, doctor of psychology, exorcist, and author of the new book, "My Confrontation with Hell: Real Demonic Encounters of an Exorcist" (Spirit Daily).

Meet Michele McAloon: retired Army pilot, podcaster, canon lawyer, wife, mother, woman of the chapel.

Mr. Kevin Smith shares how U.S. Military veterans, wounded or ill warriors, and their caretakers or companions can apply to go on the annual Warriors to Lourdes spiritual journey in May--all expenses paid, compliments of the Knights of Columbus and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Bill Newbrough, Donor Relations Officer for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, shows how you can support Catholic pastoral care for U.S. Military members through the Triennial National Collection.

U.S. Army Sergeants Mark Baron and Regis Kramer trade guns of war for swords of the spirit, leaving the military to join Team Saint Paul.

Retired Four-Star Admiral William J. Fallon on the annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services and his soon-to-be published memoir, Decisions, Discord, and Diplomacy: From Cairo to Kabul. Ad

Meet one of the newest members of Team Saint Paul. Mr. Zackary Little is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who will accompany servicemen and women on their journey of faith at Camp Lejeune, along with his wife Annie and their four children.

Ms. Jennifer Barton, an award-winning Catholic journalist, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and mother of six, explores faith in new romance novel now seeking a publisher. 

Father Daniel L. Mode, CH, CPT, USN, biographer of Vietnam War hero Father Vincent R. Capodanno, reflects on how the slain U.S. Navy chaplain's real-life story serves as an example to all Christians.

In this episode, Catholic author Tara McMullen, wife of a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, reflects on how her new book, The Home Front Devotional, is an essential spiritual companion for military families.

Lieutenant Commander Victoria Selkirk serves not only as a dietician in the U.S. Navy but also a consecrated virgin in the Catholic Church. In this episode she shares her remarkable story.