National Museum of the Marine Corps Honors Heroic Priest

The National Museum of the Marine Corps recently honored Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno, MM, a chaplain who was killed in action while protecting U.S. marines during the Vietnam War.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation dedicated the “Sacrifice Window” in the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel at the museum to honor the late priest.

Father Capodanno (1929-1967) posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during this operation, Operation Swift.

To access a Catholic News Agency article and a press release on this tribute, please visit:

CNA: Marine Corps foundation honors heroic Vietnam War priest (20 MAY 11)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: "Sacrifice Window" in Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel Dedicated to Devoted, Fallen Chaplain (13 MAY 11)

Background information:

Father Capadanno Foundation - The Life of the Grunt Padre

Father Capodanno Assembly 2413, K of C: Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM

Catching the Spirit: Father Capadanno Foundation

Wikipedia: Vincent Robert Capodanno

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers