Fr. Emil Kapaun
One of our favorite American Saints!!! He’s from Kansas and has an inspirational story.
AP story here and below.
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A Kansas priest already under consideration for sainthood has won the endorsement of the Army’s top civilian leader to receive the Medal of Honor.
Fr. Emil Kapaun
The Rev. Emil Kapaun was a captain and chaplain in the Army in Korea and taken prisoner in 1950 when the Chinese captured his unit. Kapaun continued to serve the men’s needs, risking his life to provide them with food and water amid squalid conditions.
Kapaun, a Roman Catholic, died in a prison camp in 1951.
In one of his final acts as Army secretary, Pete Geren, wrote Rep. Todd Tiahrt, of Goddard, Kansas, saying he agreed Kapaun was worthy of the honor. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has also endorsed Kapaun’s honor.
Fr. Kapaun offering Mass in Korea
Seven chaplains have received the Medal of Honor.
Fr. Kapaun Offering Mass in Korea
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