U.S. Army Resumes Hiring Religious Support Staff for Chaplain Corps Amid Catholic Leaders' Concerns
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The U.S. Army will resume hiring religious support staff for its chaplain corps after previously canceling contracts due to financial constraints, a decision made in response to concerns from Catholic leaders and military families.
The halt had strained resources, particularly affecting Catholic chaplains, who serve a significant portion of soldiers despite being a small percentage of the chaplaincy. The Army's Installation Management Command confirmed the reinstatement of these contracts as investigations continue.

Jan 9, 2026, 8:40 AM