ORLANDO | The moniker of “Soldiers of Christ” is sometimes used for priests. It is especially fitting for priests who bring Christ to soldiers.
According to a report offered by the Orange County (Calif.) Catholic, fewer than 200 active-duty Catholic priests are responsible for the sacramental needs of nearly 1 million Catholic servicemembers, representing a quarter of all American soldiers worldwide. Many soldiers cannot participate in the Mass for months at a time, let alone receive other Sacraments.
Priests of the Diocese of Orlando have served their country as military chaplains since 1987. This two-part series shares the stories of some of the diocese’s chaplains.
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