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Serving those who Serve

Archbishop Broglio cordially invites the faithful of the Archdiocese to the inaugural Catholic Military Conference November 9 – 11, 2026, in at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, VA.

Vocations

The vocation of a military chaplain is a unique calling. He offers spiritual solace and guidance to soldiers, providing prayers and comfort in the midst of battle. He embodies the fusion of faith and valor, bringing God’s blessings to those who defend and protect.

Evangelization

The mobile life brings new meaning to the call “to go out and make disciples of all nations.” Personal and communal prayer, through the celebration of sacraments, calls for a baptismal consciousness focused upon holiness, mission, and service.

Ways to Give

There are numerous ways to support the mission of the AMS and those entrusted to her care. You can make an immediate donation by check or online using a credit card. You can also explore other options, such as giving through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), an IRA charitable distribution, corporate matching gifts to double your donation or an annuity that can be used to help build a guaranteed income stream or retirement nest egg. Regardless of how or what you decide to give, rest assured that it will contribute towards ensuring that the spiritual needs of service members are taken care of.

Resources

August Prayer Intention

Pope Leo invites us to pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Catechetical Sunday

Catechetical Sunday materials are available for download or purchase from the USCCB. This year, the Church will celebrate on September 20, 2026.

NFP Awareness Week

"Designed by God, Guided by Love, Open to Life ” is the theme of this year’s national Natural Family Planning Awareness Week (July 19-25, 2026).

News & Events

Archbishop Broglio to Celebrate Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, Servant of God

The annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, Servant of God, will take place at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Catholic Military Conference to Feature Keynote Speech from Notre Dame Theology Professor on the Meaning of Just War

With a variety of keynote addresses and breakout sessions, participants will leave the conference better formed as disciples of Christ, more synodally connected to the AMS, and bonded by new friendships with fellow Catholic military families.

Archdiocese Celebrates 41st Birthday with Generous Gifts from Benefactors

More than 460 generous donors gave over $128,000 on the annual Day of Giving marking the Archdiocese’s 41 years of continuous pastoral care to Catholics in uniform, the nation’s VA Medical Centers, and civilian government service beyond U.S. borders.