Capuchin AuthorsSharing the good news Lester BachLester Bach OFM Cap made his first profession in the Capuchin Order in 1950 and was ordained in 1957. He has worked with the formation program with Capuchin Brothers as well as sharing ministry in a parish, worked with the Cursillo and Search programs, and served as chaplain at a county nursing home. He has worked with the Secular Franciscans since the 1960’s. He has been director of a retreat center and done retreat work for many years. He served as director of the House of Prayer as well as having served as Provincial formation director for the province of St. Joseph. For several years, he worked with ISAIAH 43 preaching parish missions. He continued that work with Missions 2000. In his present ministry, he serves as Provincial Spiritual Assistant to the Secular Franciscan Order as well as serving on a regional council of the SFO and represents the Capuchins on the Conference of national Spiritual Assistants (CNSA). He has authored several books on SFO Formation and Franciscan spirituality and one devoted to scripture. He is presently stationed at San Damiano in Madison, WI. Books written by Lester Bach
Keith ClarkEntered Capuchin Order 1958; Ordained to Priesthood 1965 Educational background: Post-graduate study 1984-85 Masters Degree in Religious Education 1967-68 Theological Study for Ordination 1962-66 B.A. 1959-62 Positions Held: 1999 Local Minister (Guardian) of Saint Lawrence Friary Related Experience: 1995 - present High school teacher: Leadership Training Course Books written by Keith Clark
Mike CrosbyMichael H. Crosby belongs to the Midwest Province of the Capuchin Franciscans. He lives in fraternity with other brothers serving the poor in Milwaukee's downtown area. He has a masters in economics (1985), an STL (1990), and a PhD in Theology (1989). Mike's ministry is twofold: three-fourths is spent writing and speaking about biblical spirituality geared for our "First World" society. The other involves him in the corporate responsibility movement, advising investors concerned about using their monies to promote social change. More specifically, these include: CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY. Mike has written 16 books. Among these are Spirituality of the Beatitudes: Matthew's Challenge for First World Christians (Orbis, 21st printing 2003) and House of Disciples: Church, Economics and Justice In Matthew (Orbis, 1988). It received 3rd place in scripture by the Catholic Press Association. His Celibacy: Means of Control or Mandate of the Heart? (1996) received first place in professional books from the Catholic Press Association. His effort to promote justice in institutional Catholicism is expressed in The Dysfunctional Church: Addiction and Codependency in the Family of Catholicism (Ave Maria, 1991, 3rd printing) and Rethinking Celibacy, Reclaiming the Church (2004). His last two books on biblical spirituality The Prayer that Jesus Taught Us (Orbis, 2002) and "Do You Love Me?" Jesus Questions the Church (Orbis, 2000) each received awards from the Catholic Press Association. A complete revision of Spirituality of the Beatitudes is available through Orbis. Can Religious Life Be Prophetic (Crosswood, 2005). His latest book is Finding Francis, Following Christ (Orbis, 2008). He's contributed to a wide range of encyclopedias, anthologies and magazines linking discipleship and cultural issues. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY. Mike authored Catholic Church Investments for Corporate Social Responsibility (3rd printing); a portion was reprinted in Origins. He coordinates the Tobacco Issue Group of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility in New York (and served on its Board many years). He has written in magazines such as Business and Society Review, The British Medical Journal, The Corporate Examiner. Mike has given retreats, workshops and talks around these two areas in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. He also lectures on the future of religious life. He filmed in Assisi a two-part video on St. Francis in 1994 (St. Anthony Press). Mike served his Province in leadership (two terms) and presently sits on various provincial committees. He was Collaborator to the Relatore for the Cause of the Beatification of Venerable Solanus Casey and author of Thank God Ahead of Time: The Life and Spirituality of Venerable Solanus Casey (Franciscan Press, second edition,1996, 3rd printing, 2000). The two volume Positio he wrote for the Vatican has been published as Solanus Casey: The Official Account of a Virtuous American Life (Crossroad, 2000). He sits on various boards: the Finance Committee and Solanus Center Commission of his Midwest Province, the Flight Attendants Medical Research Institute (Miami), Mercy Investment Program (Philadelphia) and the Campaign for Economic Democracy (New York). He is a regular speaker at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress as well as many sabbatical programs (ie., Berakah, New Directions, Sangre de Cristo, School of Applied Theology). Books authored by Mike Crosby Ordering information can be found at: michaelcrosby.net
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Richard HartCapuchin Franciscan preacher and author Richard Hart is the head of the Capuchin Preachers of the St. Joseph Province of the Capuchin Order and has preached worldwide. Hart resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has written several books including HOW CHRISTIAN ARE YOU?, PREACHING: THE SECRET TO PARISH REVIVAL and PREACHER AS RISK TAKER. Click here to learn more about Brother Richard's latest book. Articles written by Richard Hart, OFM Capuchin
William Hugo Studying the Life of St. Francis of Assisi Workbook (2nd edition) Details here Perry McDonaldPerry McDonald has been a member of the Capuchin Order since 1960. Since ordination to the priesthood in 1967 he has spent 17 years in initial formation work, 6 years in provincial administration, and the rest of the time in retreat and parish ministry. He is presently the co-director of the postulancy program for the Province of St. Joseph which is located in Chicago, IL. Articles written by Perry McDonald
Marty PableMartin Pable is a native of Wisconsin. He entered the Capuchin Order and was ordained to the priesthood in 1958. He received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the Catholic University of America in 1965. He taught courses in Pastoral Counseling at St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee and at Sacred Heart Seminary in Hales Corners, WI. He has done extensive counseling with priests, religious and laity. He conducts retreats, workshops and continuing education programs around the country. Presently he is on the retreat staff at St. Anthony Retreat Center, Marathon, WI. Besides retreat work and spiritual direction, he is available to conduct programs in parishes, especially on topics of spirituality, evangelization, and marriage/family life. He has written two books on spirituality for men: A Man and his God and The Quest for the Male Soul and two books on evangelization: Catholics and Fundamentalists and Reclaim the Fire: A Parish Guide to Evangelization. His latest book is Prayer: A Practical Guide. He has also published many articles in the area of psychology and religion.
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Jerry SchroederJerry Schroeder is a member of the Capuchin-Franciscan Fraternity. He presently ministers at Dwelling Place Spirituality Center for the poor in Milwaukee, WI. He also serves as part time pastor of St. Benedict the Moor Parish in Milwaukee and is the interim director for the St. Francis Institute Milwaukee. Previously, he served in central city parish ministries in Detroit, Saginaw and Milwaukee as well as in initial formation for his community. A poet, he weaves his poetry with video imagery to invite reflection and contemplation.
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