Capuchin Preachers Available for Parish Mission Renewal

William Cieslak, Capuchin

Brother Bill has been a Capuchin for forty-seven years and a priest for thirty-eight years. He spent the first twenty-five years of ministry teaching liturgy and sacraments at the Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, CA and the Graduate Theological Union. The past six years he served as Provincial Director of Development for the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph, and in July, 2011 became Director of the Office of Preaching and Evangelization. Fr. Bill preaches and teaches every month (except the summer) at the Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. He would characterize his presentations as Scripture based, passionate and motivational, from a Franciscan theological and spiritual perspective.

Richard Hart, Capuchin

Capuchin Franciscan preacher and author, Brother Richard Hart, has preached worldwide. Hart resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has written several books including POWERLESSNESS: PASSION FOR THE POSSIBLE, PREACHING: THE SECRET TO PARISH REVIVAL, PREACHER AS RISK TAKER, and HOW CHRISTIAN ARE YOU?   

Michael Zuelke, Capuchin

Born in Chicago and raised in Milwaukee, Brother Michael began his preaching ministry in 1973. He has conducted over 260 weeks of Parish Renewal Missions as well as numerous retreats for laity, religious and priests. He has preached throughout the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas.

Brother Michael also leads individual Directed and Preached Retreats. He focuses on meeting the needs of the individuals or communities with a Scripture basis for reflection. Past themes include Scripture, Franciscan Spirituality, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Prayer, and Religious Life.

Contact Br. Bill Cieslak to discuss how the Capuchin preachers can design an inspiring event for your parish or group. Br Bill Cieslak: 510.847.0949 or St. Clare Friary, 3407 S. Archer, Chicago, IL 60608