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![From Left to Right: Capuchin Franciscan Friars Niles Kaufman, Ben Markwell and John Francis Samsa.](/content/images/size/w750/2024/07/senior-friars.jpg)
Leaving their Mark
Varied experiences, ministries of senior friars now living at St. Fidelis a reminder of the gift of vocation and their lasting impact on the Province of St. Joseph
6 min read
Jul
01
![Br. Peter Chinnappan, OFM Cap. at the blessing of the new Meditation Garden at the Solanus Casey Center.](/content/images/size/w750/2024/07/br-peter-blessing-of-meditation-garden.jpg)
Sharing Solanus, Heart-to-Heart
Br. Peter reflects on his first years in ministry at the Solanus Casey Center: St. John Newman’s motto was “heart speaks unto heart.” Father Solanus Casey had a way of connecting heart-to-heart with those around him.
4 min read
Jul
01
![View of the courtyard at the Capuchin monastery in Bogotá, Colombia.](/content/images/size/w750/2024/07/encuentro-pan-americano.jpg)
American Capuchins Gather in Colombia
Capuchin leaders from across the Americas gathered in Colombia earlier this year to discuss and plan greater collaboration across Provinces.
1 min read
Jul
01
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Around the Province
News and updates from around the Province of St. Joseph
2 min read
Dec
06
![From the Provincial Minister](/content/images/size/w750/2023/12/mark-joseph-costello.jpg)
From the Provincial Minister
Advent and Christmas greetings from the Provincial Minister.
1 min read
Dec
06
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Welcome to Greccio
The Capuchin Province of St. Joseph recognizes the 800th anniversary of a Christmas tradition.
2 min read
Dec
06
![Friars Igor De Bliquy and Layola Keerthivasan Francis, pose with Provincial Minister Mark Joseph Costello.](/content/images/size/w750/2023/12/capuchin-profession-of-solemn-vows-2023.jpg)
Capuchins Welcome Two New Friars into the Order
The Province welcomed new friars Igor De Bliquy and Layola Keerthivasan Francis at the celebration of Solemn Vows in Detroit.
2 min read
Dec
06
![Retreatants at Mass in the Chapel at Capuchin Retreat. They are holding hands and praying the "Our Father."](/content/images/size/w750/2023/12/capuchin-retreat-chapel.jpg)
Peace in the Silence
Capuchin Retreat Center presents a place of peace to contemplate God's presence in our lives.
3 min read
Dec
06
![Drawn to a Life of Community, Contemplation and Humble Service](/content/images/size/w750/2023/12/postulants.jpg)
Drawn to a Life of Community, Contemplation and Humble Service
Meet the 2023-2024 Posulants discerning Capuchin life at St. Francis Monastery in Milwaukee.
2 min read
Dec
06
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Ministering Among the Apsáalooke
See what Capuchin life and ministry is like among the Apsáalooke Nation in southeast Montana.
2 min read