"​I've found the CMA to be a second family, source of camaraderie and support in practicing my faith. It has supported me through a rough separation, serious G1 issues and strengthened my resolve. Without it, I would likely be either lost, have struggled with my own well-being or not practiced my faith. Without being too extreme - it supports members well-being and operational capability. Due to the CMA existing, the military gains from my authentic self where I can bring my whole self to my role.
They are great catholics and by extension better soldiers, sailors and air persons. Ethical in outlook and driven in action. I recommend any Catholic to join it. "
SERVICES
We support UK Catholic military personnel, veterans and their immediate families. We do this by:
"Joining the Catholic Military Association has been immensely beneficial both for my spiritual life and my service career. It has put me in touch with like-minded service personnel with whom I can share my experiences with as a Catholic in the Armed Forces, and get support from.
It’s not just a support network, but a community that strengthens both my spiritual health and my sense of purpose in service. Through prayer, fellowship, and formation, the CMA has helped me stay grounded in Christ whilst facing the day to day challenges of a military career. It’s a reminder that our vocation as military personnel and as Catholics can, and should go hand in hand.
Without the CMA, I would feel very much isolated as a Catholic in the Armed Forces, as prior to joining the support apparatus for those of us in the faith simply wasn’t there. Thank God then, for the opportunities to grow in a community of faith and prayer that makes my military experience so much more valid and meaningful."
DONATE
£5 pays for us to post Miraculous Medals to 2 new CMA Members
£10 could provide Rosaries and Prayer Guides to 3 UK troops
£15 p/m could allow us to buy a reliquary for the relics of a military saint
£20 p/m allows us to represent UK personnel to the Holy See by paying towards our Apostolat Militair International subs
"As a Catholic, I aspire to have the greatest possible impact on the world and its people. I believe the best way for me to achieve this contemporarily in this world is to serve and do right by those under my command and influence, whilst appreciating my loved ones make a sacrifice to enable me to do this.
The CMA is full of people with a similar outlook and it has genuinely restored my faith in the military that there are so many genuinely good people, across all ranks and job roles in the military who put aside their aspirations for the primary purpose of doing good. Such selflessness is made more realistically possible by being part of the unique group that is the CMA.
[...] Fundamentally, there are those who require a lot of help, and through directly providing it and indirectly supporting its members through guidance and prayer, the CMA enables the proper treatment and welfare of numerous soldiers, sailors and airmen across the armed services."