Fall 2023

Sep
29
Color photo portrait of Friar Mark Joseph Costello, OFM Cap.

From the Provincial Minister

Fall greetings from the Provincial Minister.
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Sep
29
Br. Nathan Linton holds the book of the Gospels inside the Chapel at St. Xavier University during the triennial chapter.

The Triennial Chapter

Every three years, the friars of the Province gather for a weeklong chapter meeting to elect leadership and discern the future of the midwest Capuchins.
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Sep
29
Capuchin Franciscan priests lay hands on friars Truong Dinh, Francisco Javier Rodriguez and Nathan Linton during ordination.

Answering God's Call

We give thanks to God ahead of time for the ministry of three friars ordained to the priesthood this year.
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Sep
29
A color aerial photograph of the campus of St. Lawrence Seminary in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin.

Our Noble Alma Mater

St. Lawrence Seminary dates back to before the Civil War. Its Alumni Association fosters fraternity and connectedness to the school and the Capuchin Franciscans.
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Sep
28
Color landscape photo of friars and guests arriving at the Capuchin Center in Milwaukee for the First Annual Questors Club.

First Annual Questors Club Meets

The first meeting of the Questors Club is in the books and the date is set for the next meeting on April 25, 2024 at the Capuchin Center in Milwaukee.
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Sep
28
Br. Gary and Br. Tien greet the new friars from Africa and India and explain a bit about the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

Province Receives New Friars

Through our collaboration with Capuchin Provinces in India and Africa, the Province of St. Joseph is pleased to welcome four additional friars to minister alongside us here in the American Midwest.
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Sep
28
A color landscape photo of a volunteer moving a cart loaded with backpacks during the back-to-school drive distribution.

Rosa Parks Program Helps Children Return to School

The Capuchin Soup Kitchen engages benefactors and volunteers on a mission to equip children for success in school and in life...
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Sep
28
Logo of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph

Around the Province

News and updates from around the Province of St. Joseph
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