Catholic Military Association

Fr William “Willie” Doyle SJ (1873-1917) was an Irish Jesuit priest and military chaplain whose extraordinary courage, profound Catholic faith and selfless devotion to his soldiers made him one of the most remarkable figures of the First World War. Born in Dalkey, Co. Dublin, he volunteered to serve with the British Army on the Western Front with the Royal Irish Fusiliers, where...

The Catholic Military Association returned to Carfin Grotto this September for our annual pilgrimage, and this year felt like a genuine step forward for the Association. The story of the CMA began in Lent 2017 with two officer cadets at Sandhurst who recognised the need for a stronger Catholic community within the Armed Forces and decided to build something lasting. From those m...

By Fr David Smith This article is reproduced from the Army PRCC Newsletter, with gratitude. "Saturday 27th June saw a happy and blessed celebration of two of Our Lady’s lovely feasts: of Perpetual Succour and of Victories. To mark her arrival on the first instalment of her UK tour, the Catholic Military Association’s Ukrainian Icon of Our Lady of Victories was enthroned in the G...

By Fr Kevin Dow This article is copied from the Army PRCC Newsletter, with gratitude. "On Sunday 19th July 2026, St. Joan of Arc Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison, welcomed the relics of St. Gerard Majella as part of the celebrations marking the 300th anniversary of the saint’s birth. St. Gerard, one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints, is the patron of expec...

By Jack Morgan The CMA Catholic Tour of London was conducted on Sat 4 Jul 26. offering an opportunity for engagement and fellowship in central London. A mixture of service perssonnel, MoD civil servants, and a member of the USAF attended the tour. Additionally, two members of the Catholic Police Guild (CPG) also attended the event. The tour commenced with a visit to Westminster ...