Nov 2, 2024 · Servant of God Emil J. Kapaun A Legacy of Faith and Service. In a prisoner of war camp filled with the desperate and dying, where hope fades with the light of each day, the light of Christ shines through the actions of a simple yet heroic Catholic Priest from Kansas.

Emil Joseph Kapaun (April 20, 1916 – May 23, 1951) was a Catholic priest and United States Army captain who served as a United States Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War. Kapaun was a chaplain in the Burma Theater of World War II, then served again as a chaplain with the U.S. Army in Korea, where he was captured.

Sep 29, 2021 · Servant of God Emil Kapaun will be laid to rest Wednesday, 70 years after the U.S. Army chaplain died in a prison camp in North Korea. Reflecting on his life, legacy and his path to sainthood,...

The Archdiocese of the Military opened the cause in 1993, when Father Kapaun was given the title “Servant of God”, recognizing that he is a candidate for canonization - this is the first step. The Diocese of Wichita, Father Kapaun’s home diocese, picked up the cause in 2008.

Lord Jesus, in the midst of the folly of war, your servant, Chaplain Emil Kapaun, spent himself in total service to you on the battlefields and in the prison camps of Korea, until his death at the hands of his captors.

Feb 13, 2025 · Servant of God Emil Kapaun will be laid to rest Wednesday, 70 years after the U.S. Army chaplain died in a prison camp in North Korea. Reflecting on his life, legacy and his path to sainthood, here are 18 interesting and inspiring facts about this courageous chaplain who offered so much hope amid despair.

Dec 7, 2024 · Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun was a U.S. Army chaplain during the Korean War who selflessly gave of himself to serve God, country and his fellow service members. He died heroically as a prisoner of the Communist Chinese. His cause for …

Yesterday marked the 15th Anniversary of the Diocese of Wichita officially pursuing Servant of God Emil Kapaun’s Cause for Beatification and Canonization. Fr. John Hotze, Episcopal Delegate for the Cause, shares his thoughts on this anniversary below, how God has continues to be at work through Father Kapaun, and what you can do to help.

Jul 9, 2009 · Father Emil served with the 35 th Brigade who trained at Fort Bliss, Texas. These men were fierce combatants and always had their place in the front lines. His fellow soldiers recalled later how courageous and charitable Father Kapaun was.

May 29, 2023 · St. John Nepomucene Church is the home parish of Servant of God Emil Kapaun. He served as a priest here, and locals have fond remembrances of him. Visitors can learn more about his life and...