Father Emil Kapaun, who died in a prisoner of war camp in 1951, is a candidate for sainthood.
Diocese of Wichita set to welcome home remains of Korean War chaplain
Remains of Archbishop Sheen transferred from New York to Peoria Diocese
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, Ill., announced June 27, 2019, that the remains of Archbishop Sheen, a candidate for sainthood, were being transferred from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria.
New York state court rules Sheen remains should be transferred to Peoria
The Supreme Court of the State of New York ruled Nov. 17 in favor of the family of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen regarding their request to allow the transfer of the sainthood candidate’s remains to Peoria, where he was raised and ordained a priest.