Capuchin Overseas (Foreign) Missions
Since its beginning, the Capuchins have sent its friars to mission lands. They follow the example of St. Francis of Assisi, who himself went to Africa to work among a group of Muslims called the Saracens.
The province's first foreign missionaries were dedicated individuals who were sent to China and India. In 1938, the Church authorities in Rome assigned specific territories to the province. These included the island of Guam in the Pacific and later extended to Okinawa, and the Atlantic coast region of the Bluefields Vicariate in Nicaragua, Central America.
At the present time, its friars are working in Australia, the Middle East and in Central America. Those in Central America labor in Panama and Nicaragua.
Our missions are supported by the Capuchin Memorials (Seraphic) Mass Association. Each time you purchase one of our many cards, it supports a friar in the mission field. To learn more, please click here. To learn more about the History of the Capuchin Memorials (Seraphic) Mass Association, click here.
The Capuchin Province of St. Joseph recently completed its commitment to the Panama mission and celebrated its past twenty years with a eucharistic liturgy, during which responsibility for the ministry was officially handed over to the Vice Province of St. Felix. Pictured front row are Capuchin friars Wally Kasuboski and Miguel. Pictured back row are Cap Corps Volunteers Laura, Nathan, Todd; St. Joseph Capuchin friars Kevin Hegarty, Jozef Timmers, Amato Flores, John Scherer, Andre Weller, Larry Webber, and Dan Anholzer
Capuchin brothers gather in Costa Rica for their Chapter meeting. Chapter occurs every three years. At that time, the brothers share their issues and concerns. Members to the Provincial Council are voted upon. Brother Jozef Timmers is voted to join the council as a Councilor.
Jozef Timmers, new Central America Provinicial Council member