Catholic Military Life

The inspiring story of Korean War hero, the Venerable Father Emil Kapaun, stands front and center in a new documentary film from Paulist Productions, Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey. From Los Angeles Executive Co-Porducer Father Tom Gibbons, C.S.P., joins us for a preview.

What are the days and hours of anticipation like for a soon-to-be new priest awaiting ordination? Father Erin Donlon, ordained May 31, shares his story.

Thursday, May 22, is the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea including U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. In this episode of Catholic Military Life, we learn more from Sister Joanna Okereke, HHCJ, National Director of Stella Maris, the maritime apostolate of the Catholic Church.

In this episode, retired U.S. Army Special Forces First Sergeant Sompaul Vorapanich joins us by phone from Lourdes, France where he is on pilgrimage with the Warriors to Lourdes.

Lt. Gen. Christopher Burne, USAF (Ret.), shares plans for, and explores the meaning of, the 31st Annual Memorial Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Broglio on Sunday, May 18, at 4:30 p.m. (ET) in the Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 4th Street and Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC.

Meet Auxiliary Bishop-Elect Gregg M. Caggianelli whose episcopal ordination will take place on May 9 at Saint Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL.

In this episode Madeline Stockman, Coordinator for Missionary Discipleship Formation, shares personal adventures accompanying U.S. Military servicemen and women on their journeys of faith through the Reach More movement.

Catholic Deacon Ray Moreau, Maj USAF (Ret.), reflects on his commitment of service to God and Country.

Father Stephen Wong traces his unlikely journey from Jamaican emigrant, to U.S. Army counter-intelligence officer, to Catholic priest ordained at 62 following a 40-year military career.

Newly appointed AMS Vocations Director Father Paul-Anthony Halladay, CH (MAJ), USA (Ret.), shares his vision for accompanying more young men to priesthood and military chaplaincy.

Col. Suzy Streeter, USAF (Ret.), on a new apostolate for spiritual mentoring linking older military personnel with younger personnel in the U.S. Military.

Father Thomas J. Woodhouse shares his journey from aviation supply officer in the U.S. Marine Corps to Catholic priest of the Diocese of Providence, R.I. His prosperous career as a pilot in the aerospace defense industry was interrupted by God's call, leading to his ordination at the ripe age of 56.

In this episode retired U.S. Army Colonel Anita Raines shares thoughts on her new role as Chancellor of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

In this episode Noah Mize and Peter Bockrath tell how they became the first male members of Team St. Paul, assigned to Fort Campbell in Kentucky.

In this episode retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kevin Stacy shares his experiences serving as a Missionary Discipleship Trainer, based in Oklahoma, for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Retired NBA star Gordon Hayward shares how he decided to become Catholic after 14 years in professional basketball.

Meet Juliana Gahr, a new member of Team Saint Paul. In this episode she traces her journey from college graduate to spiritual companion of those serving on active duty in the U.S. Air Force.

In this episode Team Saint Paul members Caroline McDermott and Ms. Regina Fontana give witness to their Catholic faith encounters over the past year with soldiers at Fort Campbell.

In this episode retired Four-Star Admiral William J. Fallon invites all to go on pilgrimage--the Pilgrimage for the Sea Services on Oct. 6 at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD. Listen for details.

In this edition, Ms. Jurate Reventas shares her first-year adventures as a member of Team Saint Paul at Travis Air Force Base in California.

Sister Miriam Christe went from a career in the U.S. Air Force to a vocation in religious life. In this episode, she shares her remarkable story.

In this episode retired Vice-Admiral P. Stephen Stanley, Chairman of the Father Vincent Capdanno Guild, provides an update on Father Capodanno's Cause for Canonization and talks about the upcoming Memorial Mass for his repose.

The product of a U.S. Military upbringing and fresh out of college, Mr. Patrick Doyal explains in this edition his commitment to serve for the next three years as a Catholic missionary of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS).

Bill Newbrough reflects on how you can support military Catholics in his new role as Donor Relations Officer of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, in this episode of Catholic Military Life.

In this episode retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Patrick J. Raglow shares how his long military career--and his association with Catholic military chaplains--prepared him to organize relief efforts for tornado victims as the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.