Father Dan Lorimer On Afghanistan

Catholic Military Life

The Aug. 26, 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport hit close to home for Father Daniel Lorimer, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, KS, and former U.S. Army chaplain. From February to October 2014, Father Lorimer served in Afghanistan, hopscotching by helicopter between Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to bring the sacraments to U.S. servicemen and women on the front lines. In the Aug. 30 edition of Catholic Military Life, the only official podcast of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, Father Lorimer shares his experiences and thoughts on the 20-year war's violent end.