Through two centuries of warfare and peacekeeping, Catholic priests serving as chaplains in the armed services have been a lifeline for the enlisted, inevitably far from home, lonely and in harm’s way. While religious chaplains have served in the military since the Revolution, priests did not become part of the group, at least not in any number, until the Mexican War, waged between 1846 and 1848, not surprisingly. For all Catholics, chaplains have provided vivid testaments to the purpose of priestly vocations and to the need for, and great reward of, holding the Faith.
Author: Our Sunday Visitor
Published at: 2025-05-26 20:52:39
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