Catholic Military Life

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.

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.

In this episode retired Brigadier General John W. Lathrop and wife Mary share how a firefight on the first day of Operation Desert Storm in 1991 led to his conversion to Catholicism.

In this episode retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Sompaul Vorapanich, a member of the Knights of Columbus and Director of the annual Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage, shares how ailing veterans find peace and healing at the sanctuary baths and grotto of Our Lady.

In this episode Father Peter A. Pomposello, CH (MAJ), USA, tells how he recruited more than two dozen prospective Catholic U.S. Army chaplains in less than 18 months as the Army's chief Catholic chaplain recruiter.