Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

06/10/2026

Many thanks to Bishop Spencer for his many years of ministry in this global archdiocese!

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend F. Richard Spencer, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop for the Military Services, USA.

The resignation was publicized in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 2026, by Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA provides pastoral care and spiritual services to those serving in the armed forces of the United States, Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and the dependents of those retired or on active duty.

06/03/2026

The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Vocations Secretary. Visit the AMS website to learn more: https://www.milarch.org/careers/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we pray especially for all of those who have given their lives in defense of this country.

05/22/2026

Archbishop Broglio cordially invites the faithful of the Archdiocese to the inaugural Catholic Military Conference, Nov. 9-11, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. https://catholicmilitaryconference.org/

05/20/2026

On May 17th the Archdiocese for the Military Services held the 32nd Annual Memorial Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

See the full recording on EWTN this Memorial Day on May 25th at 11:30 a.m. (ET) and another broadcast 12 hours later at 11:30 p.m. (ET).

05/14/2026

On May 11, Archbishop Broglio blessed the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) aboard the ship in his native Cleveland, Ohio. He blessed the shipboard spaces during commissioning week, ahead of Cleveland’s commissioning ceremony scheduled for May 16. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)

05/07/2026

Gary R. Studniewski, CH, COL, USA (Ret.), has been named an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV. Archbishop Broglio responded, “The news of Bishop-elect Studniewski fills me with joy. He was a fine military chaplain and has been an excellent pastor. I look forward to working with him in Region IV and promise him my prayerful support as he and Bishop-elect Robert Boxie prepare for episcopal ordination.”
Read more: https://www.milarch.org/retired-u-s-army-chaplain-named-auxiliary-bishop-of-washington/

04/23/2026

In an emotional conversation, Marine Veteran Tim Hanley recalls his time in Vietnam with fallen War hero Father Vincent R. Capodanno, Servant of God, on the latest episode of Catholic Military Life: https://www.milarch.org/podcast/catholic-military-life/

A new group of Theological Consultants will meet in May 2026 to consider new information and make a recommendation to Pope Leo on Father Capodanno's Cause for Canonization. Archbishop Broglio has asked for prayers and has given his Ecclesiastical approval to a new Novena written by Father Daniel Mode.
To learn more about the Novena, visit the website of the Father Capodanno Guild: https://www.capodannoguild.org/prayers/

04/23/2026

Military Spiritual Mentoring links older military personnel (still serving and veterans) and younger military personnel at military chapels. This ministry creates a venue for military personnel and spouses to see their secular experiences through a spiritual lens.

Both mentors and mentees are invited to learn more about and to deepen their faith, through a journey of accompaniment. It is a ministry designed to be flexible, to accommodate the varying schedules of military personnel and spouses. To learn more about this ministry or to be connected with a mentor or mentee, visit the AMS website: https://www.milarch.org/spiritual-mentoring/

04/22/2026

Congratulations to the newest cohort of Reach More trainees who completed their formation process just before Easter. Eleven people from ten separate military installations came together to learn practical discipleship skills and experience individualized accompaniment in order to grow and lead others closer to Christ and his Church.

Due to short notice deployments, several of the Training Group's Members were sent forth on mission at the end of the Training Group. Please keep them in your prayers.

https://www.milarch.org/reach-more/