Jack Figge writes

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Jack Figge writes |Jack Figge

Bombs, death, trench warfare -- all of the experiences as an Italian military chaplain would forever shape Father Angelo Roncalli's future life and ministry as a priest, bishop and eventually as Pope John XXIII. That's just one of the many facts that visitors to the National World War I museum in Kansas City, Missouri can learn at the Sacred Service exhibit.

2 months ago | angelusnews.com | Jack Figge writes |Jack Figge |Cindy Wooden |Heather King

Catholics across the world are embarking on pilgrimages to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Hope. Many will travel to Rome to visit the four major basilicas and pass through their Holy Doors so as to gain a plenary indulgence. For those that are unable to travel to Rome, however, they are still able to participate by traveling to one of the numerous Jubilee Year pilgrimage sites across the country.

Nov 11, 2024 | angelusnews.com | Jack Figge |Carol Glatz |Robert Brennan |Jack Figge writes

A small group of priests serve one of the largest archdioceses in the United States. But their parish could be as far away as a military base in Japan, or be confined to serving on a warship. They are U.S. military chaplains. Wherever U.S. soldiers are deployed, Catholic chaplains faithfully serve the spiritual needs of the men giving their lives in service to the United States.