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Veterans and the Military – The Inner Life – May 22, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

BishopJoseph Coffey joins Patrick to discuss Veterans and the Military

  • (3:10) what is the teaching of the Church on war?
  • (8:16) Where do Military people celebrate Mass?
  • Robert – Met the Bishop a few years ago. He was invited to Dayton where 2 of my daughters were confirmed. So cool and laid back.
  • (15:17) Paul – If he’s on the field with the soldiers, and runs out of wine but has hosts, can he celebrate mass without wine and just the host?
  • John – I saw him in Philadelphia. I have children in the Military. shook hands with him. Both active duty. Want to thank him for the chaplaincy.

(20:00) Break 1

  • (21:54) John – How do the priests get recruited for military?
  • Lisa – How can we involved with the Archdiocese of the Military?
  • (25:45) Ralene – Thank you . They’re out there in danger and helping men and women grow. Dear friend who was in the army and assisted chaplains at Mass. Friend built portable kneelers. Also have RCIA (OCIA). Armor of God.
  • Vicki – He was here for many years as a pro life supporter. Thank him for his protection for all and hello from San Diego.
  • (30:55) Noma – How does the chaplain have ranks in the military? I thought they were just a priest.
  • History of the Chaplains in the Military.
  • (36:36) Shelly – I’m military family and want to share my experience how important it is to have military parishes and life.

(40:12) Break 2

  • (42:59) Mike – All the military chaplains are commissioned officers I believe. What is the highest rank of a chaplain?
  • Kevin – I’m a military retiree. the value of chaplains specifically to leaders who have to make hard decisions.
  • How can we encourage military chaplaincy?

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.