National Catholic Register, Kathy Schiffer: “Hey guys, don’t worry about me. I’m going where I always wanted to go, and when I get there, I’ll say a prayer for all of you.” Those were the last words of U.S. Army … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Father Emil Kapaun
Father Emil Kapaun’s Body Identified, Will Be Sent to Kansas
CNA, Kevin J. Jones: Department of Defense investigators have identified the remains of U.S. Army chaplain and Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun among the unknown Korean War soldiers buried in a Hawaiian cemetery, much to the surprise and joy … Continue reading
Fr. Emil Kapaun One Step Closer to Beatification
Seasons of Grace, Kathy Schiffer: Pope Francis is one step closer to considering the sainthood cause of Father Emil Kapaun, a military chaplain who died in a prison camp during the Korean War. On June 21, consultants of the Vatican Congregation for … Continue reading
Memorial Day Tribute to the Valiant Chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun
Catholic Culture, K.V. Turley: It was Thanksgiving, so he knew where to find them. The postman made for the local Catholic Church. Fearing the worst, he handed the telegram to the parish priest. After Mass concluded, its contents were read … Continue reading
Father Kapaun, Santo Subito
I was saddened to read in the following post that Father Emil Kapaun’s canonization could take years. What a great opportunity to declare an American chaplain whose deeds were so heroic, who brought so many to heaven by his priestly … Continue reading
One of Many Who Should Be Canonized If Canonizations Are to Inspire
Problem is, the “many” I have in mind, among whom are Cardinals Kung, Slipyj, and Mindzenty, were tortured and imprisoned for many years by Communists. Others worthy of canonization were killed by Communists, but all we have had are beatifications of … Continue reading
Servant of God Fr. Kapaun Awarded Medal of Honor at WH Ceremony
Post Politics: It took 60 years for the men who served in the Korean War with Father Emil Kapaun to see his memory honored with the military’s highest award. Members of the heroic military chaplain’s family and a handful of Korean War … Continue reading
April 12 Father Kapaun to Receive Posthumously the Medal of Honor
The greatest honor would be his canonization. He is now a Servant of God. Here is the article from the Wichita Eagle. Two years ago I wrote his biography for our website here.
Kansas Father Kapaun’s Cause for Beatification Goes to Rome
CNA reports: U.S. Army chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun’s cause for beatification is headed to Rome, an event the Diocese of Wichita celebrated with a July 1 Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Read full report here. You may … Continue reading
Father Emil Kapaun: up for the Medal of Honor and Canonization
This would seem to be a first: an American army chaplain, whose cause for canonization has been introduced in Rome, is also being considered for the Medal of Honor. From the site promoting his cause: Father Kapaun, was born in … Continue reading
Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, Soldier, POW, Priest
In keeping with our CAT theme of honoring great Catholic Americans, the fourth of July brought to my mind the Servant of God, Father Emil Kapaun, whom I had first read about on The American Catholic website. The most highly … Continue reading
Miraculous cure attributed to American Priest Father Emil Kapaun
Wichita, Kan., Jun 24, 2009 / 07:15 am (CNA).- The Congregation for the Causes of Saints is preparing to investigate an alleged miracle in Wichita, Kansas, where doctors are baffled by the unexplained recovery of a young man who had … Continue reading
