The Witness of a Hostage: The Holiness of Father Emil Kapaun
Captured on the feast of All Souls, the military chaplain’s witness continues to inspire.
Captured on the feast of All Souls, the military chaplain’s witness continues to inspire.
During his time in Korea, Father Kapaun regularly celebrated Mass, at times on the battlefield using the hood of a jeep as a makeshift altar.
Opening of the cause of beatification for Korean War Chaplain, Father Emil Kapaun.
St. John Nepomucene Church is a sacred space in the Sunflower State.
COMMENTARY: The cause for canonization for the Servant of God, who died in a Korean prison camp 70 years ago, continues.
The 2021 walk was unique because the Wichita diocese is preparing to welcome the bodily remains of Fr. Kapaun.
Father Emil Kapaun, the Korean War military chaplain, prisoner of war and Medal of Honor recipient has finally returned home to Kansas, where his remains were laid to rest Sept. 29. Today Register staff writer Joseph Pronechen shares the story of Father Kapaun’s heroism, his journey home and the impact of his life on so many across the nation. Also, Happy Feast of the Guardian Angels! On this special day we’ll learn more from Msgr. Charles Pope about the mission of the angels.
The remains of the Servant of God military chaplain were identified in Hawaii earlier this month. In his home diocese of Wichita and across the country, the discovery is celebrated.
More than six decades later, Bill Funchess recalls how in a Chinese POW camp the priestly Medal of Honor winner modeled Christ's love to all, regardless of faith.
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