Catholic War Veterans

Catholic War Veterans (officially called the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America) is a national service organization of baptized Catholics that have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Founded in 1935, the Catholic War Veterans are dedicated to serving all service members and their families regardless of their religion. Membership in the Catholic War Veterans is open to baptized Catholics, male or female, who have served on Active Duty for a period of at least 90 days, in the reserve component, or National Guard, or are currently on active duty in any branch of the military, specific war time service is not required.

Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America
FormationMay 19, 1935 (1935-05-19)
FounderMonsignor Edward J. Higgins
Founded atAstoria, New York
PurposeVeterans Service Organization
HeadquartersBellerose, NY
Membership
c. 7,500
Bishop Protector
Bishop Joseph Coffey
National Commander
Larry Wulf
National Chaplain
Fr. Tony Mensah
SubsidiariesCatholic War Veterans Auxiliary
Websitecwv.org
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