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Moving Forward Again
We are moving forward again but we still need your help. Here is the situation. In November, Archbishop Broglio met with the Prefect of the of the Dicastery (formerly Congregation) for the Causes of Saints. The meeting was cordial and … Continue reading
Credible Witness Article in Magnificat
In the November 2022 edition of Magnificat there is an article, “Credible Witnesses – Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno,” that highlights our Grunt Padre. It is on page 155, following evening prayer for 11 November – Veterans Day. … Continue reading
Father Capodanno Scouting Activity Patch
The AMS Catholic Committee on Scouting developed the patch in collaboration with the Father Capodanno Guild for the purpose of building awareness of Father Capodanno’s Cause for Canonization and the sacrifices he made while serving those who served in Vietnam. Continue reading
Status of the Cause
Archbishop Broglio continues to work with our postulator, Dr. Gori, to develop our way forward. Learn how you can help the Guild move forward. Continue reading
Archbishop Broglio Celebrates Mass for the Repose of Father Capodanno on 55th Anniversary of Death
In his homily, Archbishop Broglio preached in part: “His was ministry to men in need, anxious, and uncertain about what the future held. He chose to be there! Only a man who firmly believed in eternal life could face a hail of bullets unarmed with no other purpose than to serve. Only a man profoundly committed to a life for others would have been there.” Continue reading
Message from Postulator in Rome
In the latest Cause Update newsletter, contains a message from Dr. Nicola Gori, the new Postulator in Rome, who explains the next steps in Father Capodanno’s path toward sainthood. Continue reading
Spreading the Word: Books for Children
The Guild Board of Directors was delighted to hear about two recent books for children which tell the story of Father Capodanno’s virtuous life and heroic death. Continue reading
Next Steps in Father Capodanno’s Cause
The Capodanno Guild anticipates a meeting of Theological Consultants from the the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome to review the Positio (the formal position of Father Vincent’s life works). Continue reading
Chairman of the Board on Radio Maria
On the occasion of Veterans Day, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Capodanno Guild Vice Admiral P. Stephen Stanley, USN (ret.), joins A Light in the World USA presented on Radio Maria. Continue reading
Opportunities to Share Father Capodanno’s Story
A new audio story of Father Capodanno’s life is available online. Additionally, DVD’s of the “Called and Chosen” documentary and 9×12 version of the portrait of Father Capodanno are still available Continue reading
Positio to be Formally Submitted to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints
The postulator of the Cause in Rome has completed his review of Father Vincent’s life works and has finished writing the Positio (the formal position), which will be formally submitted to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints soon. Continue reading
Podcast Features A Field Afar
A recent episode of the official podcast of the Archdiocese for the Military Services features the creator of a new feature-length documentary film about Father Capodanno. Continue reading
Archbishop Visits Congregation for the Causes of Saints
This month, Archbishop Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, visited the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome to discuss the present status of Father Capodanno’s Cause for Canonization. Continue reading
The Field Afar
Local ABC affiliated television stations will air new feature length documentary about Father Capodanno. “The Field Afar” recalls how the Servant of God was a constant companion to the Marines he served. Continue reading
Podcast Features Newly Appointed Chairman
The Catholic Military Life podcast features the newly appointed chairman of the governing board of the Father Capodanno Guild, sharing incredible stories about Father Capodanno and how you can support his cause. Continue reading
Archbishop Appoints New Chairman
Vice Admiral P. Stephen Stanley, USN (Ret.), was appointed by Archbishop Broglio to replace Captain George J. Phillips, USMC (Ret.) as chairman of the governing board of the Capodanno Guild. Continue reading
Vice-Postulator Discusses Cause
Mary Preece, the vice-postulator of the Father Capodanno’s Cause for Sainthood, discusses the status of Father Capodanno’s Cause for Canonization on an interview with Relevant Radio. Continue reading
Miracle Attributed to Father Capodanno’s Intercession
After a yearlong investigation of a miracle attributed to Father Vincent Capodanno, the Diocese of Palm Beach has presided over the case’s closing session. Continue reading
Sharing Father Capodanno’s Story
Presenters for the Guild have been active throughout the spring sharing Father Capodanno’s story across the U.S. and into Canada. Continue reading
Cause Increases Memorial Day Mass Attendance
Given the occasion to learn more about Father Capodanno’s Cause for Sainthood, the faith community at Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Church in Greenwood, Indiana, increased their attendance at the church’s Memorial Mass. Continue reading
Catholic World Report Article
A recent article from Catholic World Report highlights how Father Capodanno emulated Christ through his virtuous life and heroic death. Continue reading
Support for the Cause
A prayer website project from students in Philadelphia and the “Father Capodanno Mile” run in Staten Island, are two of the ways people have recently shown support for Father Capodanno’s Cause for Canonization. Continue reading
Faith in Action Podcast
The Chairman of the Guild and another member of the Board joined the Faith in Action, a podcast out of Indianapolis, to talk about the heroic life and death of Father Capodanno. Continue reading
Future Navy Chaplain Influenced by Father Capodanno
The Chairman of the Guild Board of Directors shares his experience meeting a future Navy chaplain influenced by Father Capodanno. Continue reading
2018 Mass for Father Capodanno
Read Archbishop Timothy Broglio’s homily afrom the 2018 Annual Memorial Mass for Father Capodanno. Continue reading
New Biography on Father Capodanno
New book explores the life of the U.S. Navy chaplain from his upbringing on Staten Island to his heroic death on a Vietnam battlefield. Continue reading
“Called and Chosen” Wins Award
The film Called and Chosen – Father Vincent R. Capodanno has been named winner of a 2018 Gabriel Award from the Catholic Press Association. Continue reading
Capodanno Guild at Mid-Atlantic Congress
Members of the Capodanno Guild will staff a booth in the exhibitors’ hall at the Mid-Atlantic Congress in Baltimore, MD. Continue reading
Guild Members and Documentary Director on EWTN Live
Watch the video of EWTN Live when James Kelty, George Philips, and Mary Preece introduced the documentary Called and Chosen, on EWTN Live. Continue reading
2017 Reading of the Names
As part of the special 2017 Veteran’s Day activities planned to commemorate The Wall’s 35th Anniversary, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is hosting the Reading of the Names. Mary Preece will read the name of Father Vincent R. Capodanno, during the afternoon of Wednesday, November 8th. Continue reading
Update on the Cause for Beatification
A miracle, obtained through the intercession of Father Capodanno, is required before he is declared “Blessed.” Continue reading
2017 Annual Memorial Mass
This year marked the 50th anniversary of Father Capodanno’s death, and an estimated crowd of 650 people gathered for his Memorial Mass. Continue reading
Podcast Features Documentary Director
The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, has dedicated one of its bi-weekly podcasts to feature Called and Chosen director Jim Kelty. Continue reading
Father Mode at Theology on Tap
The author of the Grunt Padre gave a presentation on the life and death of Father Capodanno at Theology on Tap for the Diocese of Arlington. Continue reading
Podcast About Father Capodanno
The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, has dedicated one of its bi-weekly podcasts to discussing the life and death of Father Capodanno. Continue reading
Update on Documentary
The combat recreation of Father Capodanno’s last day with his Marines in Vietnam was filmed in California during June 1 to 5, 2017. Continue reading
EWTN Spotlight: Capodanno Documentary
A special episode of EWTN Live on August 30 will discuss the new documentary. It will be followed by a showing of the documentary. Continue reading
Progress on Cause for Canonization
An archdiocesan tribunal looking into whether the life of Father Capodanno merits consideration for sainthood by the Catholic Church has wrapped up its nearly four-year inquiry. Continue reading
Update on Documentary
Progress on the documentary is on schedule, thanks to our very generous donors. The film is scheduled to be completed in time for broadcast by EWTN on September 4, 2017, the 50th anniversary of Father Capodanno’s death. Continue reading
Two New Board Members
The Guild has recently welcomed two new members to the Board of Directors: Thomas V. Draude and Linda Capodanno Sargent, Father Capodanno’s niece by marriage Continue reading
Update on Documentary
Support the Documentary As you know the Capodanno Guild has partnered with the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) to develop a new documentary on the life of Father Vincent Capodanno, Servant of God. Our producer, James Kelty, is an award-winning … Continue reading Closing of the Diocesan Phase
The process of instructing the Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God, Father Vincent Capodanno, MM is once again moving forward. There were some disappointing administrative issues that slowed the process to a crawl, and prevented … Continue reading
Update on Documentary
Work continues on the film documentary of Father Capodanno’s life. The project is jointly underwritten by the Father Vincent Capodanno Guild and Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), produced by award-winning filmmaker, James C. Kelty. Although provisions were made to travel … Continue reading
Closing of the Diocesan Phase Postponed
Unfortunately, due to the demands of assembling the materials for the Cause of beatification of Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, the Closing of the Diocesan Phase has been postponed to Spring 2017. However, there is some exciting news to share from … Continue reading
Called and Chosen Documentary
A trailer is now available for the new documentary film about the Grunt Padre. This film — a partnership between the Father Vincent Capodanno Guild and EWTN — will be about the life and heroic death of Servant of God … Continue reading
Archbishop Broglio Gives Homily at Annual Mass
On September 6, 2016, Archbishop Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, was the principle celebrant and homilist at the annual Memorial Mass for Father Capodanno which took place in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the … Continue reading
Documentary Project Discussed in National Catholic Register
Joseph Pronechen of the National Catholic Register writes, “Great news! A new film is underway about the Grunt Padre —Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno, a Medal of Honor recipient, posthumously, for his heroism on Sept. 4, 1967.” “That day, … Continue reading
Production Underway on Documentary Film
DVD’s of the documentary will be available to donors who support the Guild with a gift of $20 or more. These donations will help pay for Guild expenses associated both with the Cause for canonization, and to further spread the news about our priest hero. Continue reading
The Grunt Padre Now Available on Audible
Father Capodanno’s biography, The Grunt Padre is now available as an audio book through Audible.com, Amazon, and iTunes. Continue reading