Pentagon News about Fr Capodanno

I belonged to a now defunct Catholic email forum when I first heard of Fr Vincent Capodanno from a man named "Nino" who came from 'The Island that is long". He held Fr in very high esteem, and then later told us about a new book about him, The Grunt Padre by Fr Dan Mode. Well, it turned out that my sister's Pastor at the time WAS Fr Dan Mode, and his book was sold in their parish bookstore! So while visiting her, I was able to get the book, and have it autographed.

I have been watching for more news of Fr Capodanno over the years, and have been following his cause for Sainthood.

Now, the Navy is once again reminding us of him. Use the hyperlink below in the information from the CatholicMil.org newsletter to view the video (this is only a picture).

From the Mar 1, 2008 CatholicMil.org newsletter:





The Pentagon Channel recently produced a broadcast in honor of Vietnam chaplain and MOH recipient Fr. Vincent Capodanno, LT, CHC, USN on the occassion of the anniversary of his birthday, 13February. Included in the three and a half minute clip are interviews with Fr. Daniel Mode, author of the Grunt Padre, and Vice Postulator Mary Preece.

Half a dozen Operation Swift and Vietnam veterans who served with Servant of God Fr. Vincent Capodanno, LT, CHC, USNR will be traveling to Virginia to take part in CatholicMil's latest media project- preserving on film testimonies. Modern and effective means of communication are vital to record, preserve and share such moments of American and Church history. The veterans' testimony will serve to advance the Cause of Fr. Capodanno. Filming is scheduled to take place in the third week of April.
You have the opportunity to sponsor in whole or in part any one of these veterans, still giving so generously of themselves.

Says Fred Tancke, "The entire battle looms in my mind as if it was yesterday. It is time to bury the past and continue to give celebration to Father Capodanno for his compassion, love of the Marines he served and his heroics."

For more information on sponsoring this vital project, email: info@VincentCapodanno.org