Wisconsin

Jul
01
From Left to Right: Capuchin Franciscan Friars Niles Kaufman, Ben Markwell and John Francis Samsa.

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
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.
2 min read
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.
2 min read
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.
5 min read
May
09
Logo for the Questors Club

Join Us on Our Quest

When you say you’re on a “quest,” what does that mean? It might entail a harrowing, globetrotting search for something precious, like the golden fleece sought by Jason and the crew of the mythic Argo.
2 min read
May
09
Parishioners from Our Lady of Lourdes serve the meal at Capuchin Community Services, St. Ben's Community Meal

Serving with Great Love

Milwaukeeans know that St. Ben’s is the place to go for a hot meal, prepared with love and served with a side of compassion.
4 min read
May
09
Aerial photo of the campus of St. Lawrence Seminary taken in the summer of 2017

Forming Young Minds

St. Lawrence Seminary offers students not just an education, but a chance to grow spiritually, intellectually, & personally.
3 min read
Feb
03
From the Provincial Minister

From the Provincial Minister

Around the Province, we are witnessing a rebirth everywhere you look.
1 min read
Oct
12
Celebrating Brotherhood

Celebrating Brotherhood

For the first time since 2019, our Province came together in person for a joyful celebration of friars professing their vows to religious life, and to recognize our brothers marking a religious jubilee in 2022.
3 min read
Nov
12
Growing in Community

Growing in Community

To live rooted in the Gospel as modeled by St. Francis of Assisi, the Province of St. Joseph re-commits to historic St. Francis of Assisi Friary in the heart of Milwaukee
2 min read