Father Kapaun Symposium

Newman University, September 7, 2024

The Medal of Honor is the highest recognition that can be given for valor in combat. Yet the Medal represents so much more than a single action, it stands for the values upon which our nation is built.

And for men and women of faith, these values coincide with Christian virtues we see exhibited in the life of Father Kapaun.

Join Medal of Honor Recipient General Patrick Brady as we explore the meaning of the Medal of Honor and why we as Catholics can be proud that Father Kapaun has been recognized with the award.

Registration is $30 and includes coffee and lunch.

Father Kapaun Symposium

Newman University, September 7, 2024

The Medal of Honor is the highest recognition that can be given for valor in combat. Yet the Medal represents so much more than a single action, it stands for the values upon which our nation is built.

And for men and women of faith, these values coincide with Christian virtues we see exhibited in the life of Father Kapaun.

Join Medal of Honor Recipient General Patrick Brady as we explore the meaning of the Medal of Honor and why we as Catholics can be proud that Father Kapaun has been recognized with the award.

Registration is $30 and includes coffee and lunch.

Symposium Schedule

Hosted by the Gerber Institute at Newman University as well as Father Kapaun’s Cause for Sainthood. Tickets are $30 and include coffee and lunch.


8:00 AM ~ Registration

8:30 AM ~ Mass (St. John’s Chapel)

9:30 AM ~ Major General Patrick Brady: Values of the Medal of Honor

10:45 AM ~ Amanda and Rafael Barbosa: “Bear Hardship with Me”

12:00 PM ~ Lunch

1:00 PM ~ Cause Update and Panel Questions

2:30 PM ~ Blessing and Depart


Any questions regarding the event may be directed to Mr. Scott Carter at carters@catholicdioceseofwichita.org

Newman University

The Father Kapaun Symposium will be hosted on the campus of Newman University in Wichita. The event will begin with Mass at St. John’s Chapel, where Father Kapaun was ordained a priest. The talks and lunch will be held in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
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Newman University

The Father Kapaun Symposium will be hosted on the campus of Newman University in Wichita. The event will begin with Mass at St. John’s Chapel, where Father Kapaun was ordained a priest. The talks and lunch will be held in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
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Visiting Father Kapaun’s Sites

As part of the symposium, we hope to provide you with an opportunity to visit several other sites related to Father Kapaun on Friday, September 23. See more below.

Visiting Father Kapaun’s Sites

As part of the symposium, we hope to provide you with an opportunity to visit several other sites related to Father Kapaun on Friday, September 23. See more below.

Hotel Recommendations

The Diocese of Wichita welcomes you to Wichita, Kansas for the Father Kapaun Symposium. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the traveling party. Below are several options for hotels not far from Newman University.