Father Kapaun Cause


The cause for sainthood of Father Emil J. Kapaun is being promoted by the Diocese of Wichita.  Father Kapaun was ordained a priest in 1940 and joined the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps in 1944.  Father was taken as a prisoner of war in Korea where he ministered to fellow prisoners. 

Follow this link to learn more about the cause of the Servant of God Father Emil J. Kapaun on the official website for his cause.

  • View the BBC video report on the life of US Army Chaplain Father Emil Kapaun - April, 2012.