Formation

Dec
06
Friars Igor De Bliquy and Layola Keerthivasan Francis, pose with Provincial Minister Mark Joseph Costello.

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.
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Dec
06
Drawn to a Life of Community, Contemplation and Humble Service

Drawn to a Life of Community, Contemplation and Humble Service

Meet the 2023-2024 Posulants discerning Capuchin life at St. Francis Monastery in Milwaukee.
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May
09
A photo of Arnaud Dadjo.

Is God Calling You To Be a Capuchin?

Is God calling you to be a Capuchin? Each year a small group of men set aside time to discern this question as they work together with the friars in our postulancy program.
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May
25
Capuchin Franciscan friars from the St. Clare Community in Chicago ministering at Port Ministries.

Growing in Discipleship

Br. M.J. Groark, OFM Cap., vocation director for the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph, shares an update and reflection from St. Clare Friary, our Chicago community for our friars in formation.
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May
25
Welcome to Novitiate

Welcome to Novitiate

A reflection on the Capuchin Novitiate in Santa Ynez, California by Br. McLean Bennett, OFM Cap.
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Nov
12
Br. Lake Herman and Br. David Hirt pose with this year’s postulant class.

Discipleship

A reflection from Capuchin Posulant Álvaro Martínez.
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