The Magazine and the Miracle: Finding Father Kapaun

During the Korean War, US Army Chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun died in a prisoner-of-war camp after valiantly ministering to his men and saving many lives. For decades, his remains were believed to be lost, until half a century later, one of the men who buried him happened upon Father’s story in Columbia Magazine. This incredible moment of providence would help solve a decades-old mystery and bring a hero home. Visit kofc.org/frkapaun for more information.
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Learn more about this incredible story: kofc.org/frkapaun

[@mattstevens9471]

Im a 4th degree KC in Billings, MT. My daughter worked at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency in Hawaii as a PHD in Forensic Anthropology. She was assigned to the Korean War team and helped identify Fr. Kapaun. She helped return many unknown remains to their families, but this was her most memorable case.

[@Hallow334]

Several years ago we showed a documentary about Father Kapaun to our high school catechism class. At that time, we had no information about the search for his remains. This video brought instant chills, followed by tears of joy! Vivat Jesus!

[@riellamari]

So this is how Fr. Kapaun's remains were found. Divine Providence, indeed. Thank you for this beautiful video 🥹

[@unitydaw4804]

*Fr Emil lived the slogan "For God and Country"* _Fr Kapaun is truly a Servant of God._ 🙏

[@noneofyourbusiness9489]

There's a memorial to him here on Camp Humphreys in Korea. The Army still remembers and honors him. I see it on my way to and from work everyday.

[@robnappy3881]

Wow what a story. Incredible. Those of who believe - well this is why. Amazing man and story.

[@BrianD-ds4dx]

In the book of remembrance written/edited by Fr Tonne, pastor in Pilsen in the early 50’s, text from a letter Fr Kapaun wrote to the Albert Klenda family of Pilsen shortly before the Battle of Unsan. A decade and a half after that letter was written, Lt Dean Klenda, USAF, was reported as missing when his F105 was shot down over North Vietnam. His remains have since been recovered and buried in Kansas. Two heroes. Two bereaved families separated by a small amount of time and space.i am truly thankful for their sacrifice and am thankful they are both resting in eternal peace after so many years

[@ok-ch5xr]

Amen

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Vivat Jezus! Panie Jezu Chryste, zmiłuj się nad nami! Życzę Bożego błogosławieństwa i zdrowie Rzycezy Columba w USA! Niech Matka Boża bronie RZYCEZY COLUMBA W USA, CANADA, POLSKA, UKRAINA, MEKSYKA i całym świecie! Amen 🙏 Serdecznie pozdrawiam ze LWOWA, Ukraina! Bardzo poważnie film! Dziękuję! Matka Boża, módl się za nami! Amen 🙏 Z modlitwą! Pokój wam!

[@timfinneran5047]

Amazing !!! What an American hero and Catholic hero !

[@mariadavies8006]

Absolutely beautiful 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻what a wonderful Priest 🙏🏻

[@kaylemoine1571]

We could use a Kapaun today. 🙏

[@arnsnicklefritz9634]

Desmond Dobbs in Hacksaw Ridge is a great war movie as well

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

A compelling story told in a masterful way. Amazing work by the writer and director, Ricky McRoskey. Shakin' and Bakin' 🤜🤛

[@Bigchilezlife]

Father Kapun Pray for me! that God may strengen me in the battle of the world of evil through my strong ministry of the Knights of Christ The King and for my love for Bernadette Lopez

[@jedlevron]

I wonder if my Grandfather ever met Fr. Kapaun when he was in Korea. He passed away when I was 5.

[@johnnycazares8357]

Angel Studios better make a movie of this soon it's been to Long.

[@ok-ch5xr]

❤

[@deconbob5454]

❤🎚⛪️🙏🏻🇺🇸