Military Archbishop Speaks Out
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services stated that the Army's cancellation of religious support contracts for Army chapels is unfair to Catholics.
"For those who attend Mass, visit chapel offices, or participate in faith formation on a U.S. Army installation, you likely noticed, that beginning on Sunday, 5 October 2025, contract services and contractor offices were dark and music was absent during Mass."
The cancelled contracts include those for religious educators, administrators, and musicians, placing "an insurmountable restriction on the free exercise of religion" on Catholics.
The archbishop addressed a letter to members of the military archdiocese, which will also be sent to all members of Congress.
Author's summary: Army cancels contracts, restricting Catholic worship.