Father Emil Kapaun

Ray Kapaun, the nephew of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, and his wife, Lee, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita, Kansas, on the day of Father Kapaun's funeral.

Father Emil Kapaun’s nephew recalls heroic uncle after film release on military chaplains

Nov 11, 2024

The nephew of the heroic priest and chaplain Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun spoke about his uncle’s virtue and... Read more

Bishop Carl Kemme of Wichita performs the absolution over the coffin of Father Emil Kapaun after his funeral Mass at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kan., Sept. 29, 2021.

A year in review: The biggest stories from the Church in the US in 2021

Dec 28, 2021

By Kate Olivera

It can be hard to believe any year could top 2020 in terms of news, but 2021 was a momentous... Read more

“We are here today to provide for him what was not provided for him 70 years ago, a Mass of Christian burial,” said Bishop Carl A. Kemme during the funeral Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Park City, Kansas. “And, though we are all praying for his intercession, we must nevertheless pray for his repose as we do for all the dead. This is our Christian duty as we bring him to his new place of rest.”

PHOTOS: POW Father Emil Kapaun honored, laid to rest in funeral Mass

Sep 30, 2021

By Autumn Jones

On Wednesday, the Diocese of Wichita held a funeral Mass and procession honoring Servant of God Emil Kapaun at the... Read more

Bishop Carl Kemme of Wichita performs the absolution over the coffin of Fr. Emil Kapaun after his funeral Mass at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kan., Sept. 29, 2021.

Father Kapaun imitated Christ's love 'throughout his ministry', bishop says at funeral Mass

Sep 29, 2021

By CNA Staff

During Wednesday's funeral Mass for Father Emil Kapaun, the Bishop of Wichita called the U.S. Army chaplain who died in... Read more

The Diocese of Wichita held a funeral vigil and rosary for Father Emil Kapaun on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.

PHOTOS: Funeral vigil for Father Emil Kapaun

Sep 29, 2021

By Autumn Jones

On Tuesday, the Diocese of Wichita held a vigil and rosary for Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, who died... Read more

A coffin containing the remains of Fr. Emil Kapaun is taken to the front of St. John Nepomucene Church in Pilsen, Kan., Sept. 25, 2021.

Watch: Father Emil Kapaun's funeral Mass

Sep 29, 2021

By Autumn Jones

The Diocese of Wichita will hold a rosary and vigil for Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun on Tuesday, Sept.... Read more

Veterans precede a motorcade for Fr. Emil Kapaun's remains outside his hometown church, St. John Nepomucene, in Pilsen, Kan., Sept. 25, 2021.

Father Kapaun's remains returned to Kansas

Sep 25, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The remains of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun returned to his hometown of Pilsen, Kansas on Saturday, ahead of... Read more

Fr. Kapaun with his pipe/ Fr. Emil Kapaun walking pilgrimage, 2021.

Father Kapaun pilgrimage celebrates 13 years

Jun 8, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

The Diocese of Wichita concluded its Father Emil Kapaun pilgrimage on Sunday, after four days of walking, companionship and prayer. Read more

Father Emil Kapaun celebrates Mass using the hood of a Jeep as his altar on Oct. 7, 1950.

Father Kapaun's remains to return to Kansas, family says

Apr 15, 2021

The remains of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, army chaplain and hero of the Korean War, will return to... Read more

Fr. Kapaun with his pipe. Courtesy of the Diocese of Wichita

Medal of Honor chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun's body identified, as sainthood inquiry continues

Mar 5, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

Department of Defense investigators have identified the remains of U.S. Army chaplain and Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun among... Read more

Fr. Emil Kapaun's path to sainthood to face Vatican milestone in March

Feb 22, 2020

By Perry West

A Kansas priest recalls the holy deeds of Servant of God Emil Kapaun, a POW and chaplain during the Korean... Read more

Fr. Emil Kapaun beatification cause heads to Rome

Jul 6, 2011

By CNA Staff

U.S. Army chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun’s cause for beatification is headed to Rome, an event the Diocese of Wichita celebrated... Read more

Fr. Emil Kapaun nominated for Kansas honor

Oct 3, 2010

By CNA Staff

Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, is among the 24 men, women, or groups nominated for... Read more

Fr. Emil Kapaun is focus of new Wichita Eagle article series and DVD

Dec 8, 2009

By CNA Staff

Wichita priest and U.S. Army chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun heroically saved wounded sounders from the battlefield of the Korean War... Read more