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Newspaper articles featuring our ministries and Capuchin friars

In bitter cold, Milwaukee's homeless find shelter at St. Ben's overnight warming center
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 19, 2023

City leaders and warming centers working to keep people warm during frigid weather
TMJ4 Milwaukee – January 16, 2023

Hear ye. Hear ye. Detroit's Street Outreach Court is in session
Detroit News – December 27, 2023

Beloved Milwaukee priest steps down after 19 years of service
CBS 58 Milwaukee – December 24, 2023

CTU to use grant to examine what makes a homily effective
Chicago Catholic – December 14, 2023

'Never seen anything like this': Metro Detroit food pantries see spike in need
Detroit Free Press – December 11, 2023

More Michiganders relying on food banks during the holiday season
Bridge Michigan – December 8, 2023

Capuchin Soup Kitchen continues to provide hot meals and services for the community
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – November 21, 2023

Food support orgs overburdened as food prices continue to rise
C&G Newpspapers – November 21, 2023

Capuchin Soup Kitchen's urban farm celebrates it 25th anniversary
Detroit Free Press – October 20, 2023

St. Lawrence Contingent ‘Lived Faith Out Loud’ at World Youth Day
Milwaukee Catholic Herald – September 22, 2023

Two friars profess solemn perpetual vows as members of the Capuchins
Detroit Catholic – September 21, 2023

Here’s where you can find free or discounted school supplies (and how you can help others)
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service – August 4, 2023

Amidst power outage, local Catholics celebrate feast of Blessed Solanus Casey
Detroit Catholic – July 31, 2023

Prayer, Community, Service Attract Order Priests
Milwaukee Catholic Herald – July 27, 2023

Cumberland native ordained Capuchin priest
Diocese of Superior Catholic Herald – July 20, 2023

Solanus Casey: a model for the value of caring
Our Sunday Visitor – June 18, 2023

Opinion: Detroit has changed. It's not because of the bankruptcy.
Detroit Free Press – July 16, 2023

First look: Inside the Solanus Casey Center's $24M expansion
Crain's Detroit Business – April 21, 2023

St. Ben's Community Meal is a place for hope at Christmas for Milwaukee's homeless
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – December 25, 2022

Hunger Free in the D Radiothon
DBusiness magazine – December 6, 2022

Archbishop Vigneron celebrates Solanus Center’s 20th anniversary, blesses expansion
Detroit Catholic – December 5, 2022

Archbishop of Detroit dedicates new additions to Solanus Casey Center
Detroit News – December 3, 2022

After oil spills devastated his homeland, Capuchin seeks to build an orphanage
Detroit News – October 19, 2022

Finding God in everyone: Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Bro. Malloy retires after 21 years
Detroit Catholic – September 27, 2022

An increasing need: Nonprofit food providers serving Detroit amid inflation
Model D Media – August 30, 2022

Capuchin Soup Kitchen opens new On the Rise Bakery Cafe
Detroit Free Press – June 10, 2022

On the Rise Bakery moves to newly opened Solanus Casey Center expansion
Detroit Catholic – June 10, 2022

On the Rise Bakery reopens in Detroit with new location
Metro Times – June 9, 2022

Newly ordained Capuchin priest heard call 'go to Detroit' way back in Germany
Detroit Catholic – June 6, 2022

Capuchin friar develops smartphone app to bring Franciscan spirituality to masses
Detroit Catholic – June 1, 2022

Inside The Renovated St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery
Urban Milwaukee – May 26, 2022

Support Capuchin Soup Kitchen at Ahee Jewelers’ Summer Celebration
Hour Detroit magazine – May 25, 2022

Here's how to get all-you-can-eat Buddy's Pizza and help those in need
Detroit Free Press – April 24, 2022

Capuchins' Eucharistic Mission Band works seamlessly for more than a century
Detroit Catholic – December 16, 2021

Giving Tuesday 2021: Metro Detroit organizations look for donations, volunteers
WXYZ Detroit – November 30, 2021

Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Comerica Bank, Passes Out Thanksgiving Meals To Hundreds In Need
CBS 62 Detroit – November 23, 2021

Where To Get Free Meals For Thanksgiving
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service – November 20, 2021

Michigan COVID-19 survivor says vision of the Blessed Solanus Casey saved his life
Detroit Free Press – November 11, 2021

If canonized, Father Solanus Casey, a Detroit priest, would be a rarity among saints
Detroit Free Press – November 11, 2021

A Solanus Casey miracle? Man says friar visited him in hospital
Catholic News Agency - November 8, 2021

Fr. Anthony Nwitah OFM celebrates first Mass in Bane
Catholic Link – October 30, 2021

Local 4′s Capuchin Soup Kitchen Telethon to help people in need
WDIV Local 4 - October 4, 2021

Halyard Park Monastery and new Parish Center near completion
TMJ4 - September 23, 2021

Family, Faith and Father Solanus
Irish magazine - September 10, 2021

Capuchin Community Services School Supply Drive (Photo Gallery)
Catholic Herald - September 3, 2021

Build my church: Madonna, U of D Jesuit, Solanus Center construction hums along
Detroit Catholic - August 12, 2021

Cumberland Capuchin makes final vows
Diocese of Superior Catholic Herald - August 6, 2021

Capuchin Friar Dorn Ordained to Priesthood
Catholic Herald - May 6, 2021

Buddy's Pizza benefit for Capuchin Soup Kitchen is back. Here's how to donate
Detroit Free Press - April 26, 2021

Support Capuchin Soup Kitchen with an Order of Buddy's Pizza
Hour Detroit - April 23, 2021

Bucks, Pick 'n Save donate $50K to fight food insecurity
Fox 6 Milwaukee - April 3, 2021

Delta Iron Works departing longtime home to clear way for Solanus Casey Center expansion
Crain's Detroit Business - December 13, 2020

In Midst of Pandemic, Service Providers to the Homeless See a Challenging Winter Ahead
National Catholic Register - December 11, 2020

Fewer holiday volunteering opportunities this year, but some nonprofits still seek help
Crain's Detroit Business - November 24, 2020

Three men profess perpetual vows in Detroit as Capuchin Franciscan friars
Detroit Catholic - August 20, 2020

Where to find back-to-school resources this week, and where to get them
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service - August 20, 2020

Local professor receives grant for project on science and homiletics
Chicago Catholic - August 19, 2020

Souper Summer Celebration transitions to online raffle
Grosse Pointe News - August 5, 2020

5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: July 13 to July 18
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service - July 13, 2020

Historic St. Francis of Assisi breaks ground for parish center, monastery project
Milwaukee Biz Times - June 17, 2020

Capuchin Soup Kitchen serving food to Detroiters during COVID-19 crisis
ClickonDetroit.com - May 4, 2020

Milwaukee food banks and pantries face unprecedented demands as the supplies tighten during the coronavirus pandemic
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - April 10, 2020

Coronavirus forces Michigan soup kitchens to feed hungry from a distance
Bridge Michigan - March 31, 2020

Where to get free food in metro Detroit during the coronavirus crisis
Detroit Free Press - March 16, 2020

Blessed Solanus Casey’s ministry is a lesson in living in the moment
U.S. Catholic - February 6, 2020

Capuchin priest who fought racism on way to canonization
Aleteia - January 20, 2020

Finally, a joyful holiday for recovering alcoholic
Detroit News – December 25, 2019
 
Documentary follows life of Capuchin Soup Kitchen founder Fr. Solanus Casey
Oakland Press – December 9, 2019
 
Solanus Casey's presence extends to Metro Detroit cemeteries
Detroit News - September 23, 2019
 
9 days of public prayers & masses will celebrate Blessed Solanus Casey
WZYZ Detroit - July 24, 2019
 
From Nigerian refugee to Capuchin priest: right where God needs him
Crux - May 25, 2019
 
Buddy's Pizza hosts annual "Slice for Life" fundraiser
The Oakland Press - April 16, 2019
 
‘Faithful’ Detroit priest beatified by Catholic church
Lakeland Observer - April 14, 2019
 
How big business is hedging against the apocalypse
The New York Times - April 11, 2019
 
Former St. Anthony’s hospital reopens as supportive housing development
Milwaukee Business News - March 15, 2019
 
Sixty units of new housing for Milwaukee's homeless unveiled today at the former St. Anthony's hospital
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - March 15, 2019
 
Blessed Solanus Casey relic hosted at Grosse Pointe Farms parish
Detroit News - February 27, 2019
 
A guide to Milwaukee's food banks
OnMilwaukee - January 28, 2019
 
Divine Child Parish hosts Blessed Solanus Casey relic
Dearborn Press & Guide - January 22, 2019
 
We Energies gives $100,000 to Milwaukee warming shelters
BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News - January 22, 2019
 
Come in from the cold: Organizations assist Milwaukee's homeless during deep freeze
Catholic Herald - January 17, 2019
 
Bankole: A pilgrimage for healing in the new year
Detroit News - January 2, 2019
 
Detroit homeless court changes lives for its defendants
Model D Media - November 20, 2018
 
One year after beatification, Capuchins continue to make Blessed Solanus accessible to all
Detroit Catholic - November 20, 2018
 
St. Anthony Apartments Has First Tenants
Urban Milwaukee - November 10, 2018
 
Gesu hosts faith forum on homelessness, collects donations
MarquetteWire, November 6, 2018
 
House of Peace mural untouched for 25 years until recent revitalization
OnMilwaukee, November 5, 2018
 
 
Solanus Casey offers path to overcome pain for US Catholics
National Catholic Reporter, July 31, 2018

Blessed Solanus a ‘living parable’ for Detroit, archbishop says on first feast day
The Michigan Catholic, July 31, 2018

Detroit celebrates the first feast of the 'approachably holy' Blessed Solanus Casey
Catholic News Agency/EWTN, July 30, 2018
 
Solanus Casey Center expansion underway
 
Local filmmaker Keith Famie producing documentary on Father Solanus Casey
 
Gallery pays for art made by Milwaukee's underserved communities
 
Novena celebrates Casey's life of service
 
Novena marks first feast day for Detroit's Blessed Solanus Casey
 
Healed woman linked to Solanus Casey to visit Grosse Pointe Park church
 
Blessed Solanus relic gifted to diocese
 
Earthworks Urban Farm fuels Detroit soup kitchen
 
Stingl: Unlikely artist and video star is among the homeless remembered at St. Ben's ceremony
 
The man in the red eyeglasses: A family member is beatified
 
Capuchins' Run Walk for the Hungry Marks 13th Year
 
Buddy’s Pizza helps feed residents in need for last 40 years
 
Holiday hams, groceries distributed to Milwaukee families ahead of Easter
 
Shelving Inc. of Auburn Hills raises $32K for the Capuchin Ministries
 
Auctioning Art For Affordable Housing
Shepherd Express, March 14, 2018
 
11th annual ‘Chili Cha-Cha’ is another success
 
Hope by the Truckloads: Help Make a Difference in Metro Detroit
 
‘Homeless Court’ in Detroit offers relief to poor
 
Stingl: Couple donates art from a lifetime to pay for furnishing apartments for the homeless
 
Justice and peace directors work for transformation
 
Urban Spelunking: A look inside the old St. Anthony's Hospital
 
St. Lawrence Seminary Celebrates its Diverse Student Body

Sometimes, Our Plans are not God’s Plans
 
COME IN FROM THE COLD
Sacred Heart to host annual Chili Cha Cha fundraiser in Dearborn
 
2017: The Year of Stanley and Solanus
 
Pilgrimage reverent, ‘very moving’ experience
Catholic Herald - December 29, 2017
 
Chuck Cmeyla is a valuable ‘Jack-of-all-trades’ volunteer!
Urban Milwaukee, December 27, 2017
 
Mitzvah Day volunteers work to help others
 
Blessed Solanus shows us that Jesus has won the victory
The Michigan Catholic, November 30, 2017
 
Why these NBA stars give back: Behind the scenes with the Bucks as they volunteer in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 22, 2017
 
Detroit, Caseys and Capuchins celebrate Blessed Solanus
National Catholic Reporter, November 21, 2017
 
Photos: Jabari Parker and the Bucks give thanks to the community
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 21, 2017
 
Friendship and food served up at Father Solanus’s soup kitchen
Crux, November 19, 2017
 
Why do some Catholics carry Father Solanus Casey badges?
Detroit Free Press, November 12, 2017
 
A time line of Father Solanus Casey
Detroit Free Press, November 12, 2017
 
Solanus Casey: An Example of Christian Rebuilding
National Catholic Register, November 12, 2017
 
Beatification of Father Solanus Casey draws 70,000 faithful Catholics to Detroit
Detroit Free Press, November 12, 2017
 
7 healing and evangelization tips from Fr. Solanus Casey
The Michigan Catholic, November 9, 2017
 
Detroit Catholics at 'fever pitch' over Beatification of Fr. Casey
National Catholic Reporter, November 8, 2017
 
Huge Turnout Expected for Beatification of Solanus Casey Nov. 18
National Catholic Register, November 7, 2017
 
Catholictv to broadcast Fr. Solanus Casey beatification mass
CatholicTV, November 7, 2017
 
Solanus Casey’s relatives marvel at his reputation for sanctity
Franciscan Media, November 7, 2017
 
Chicago's Heartland Housing plans more housing for Milwaukee's most vulnerable residents - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 4, 2017
 
Thanking God Ahead of time for the Beatification of Solanus Casey 
The Boston Pilot, November 3, 2017
 
Old St. Anthony's Hospital will be converted into supportive apartments
On Milwaukee, October 30, 2017
 
Healings, intercessions and compassionate counsel: Your stories of Fr. Solanus Casey
The Michigan Catholic, October 23, 2017
 
How to Pray to Fr. Solanus Casey for a Miracle
The Michigan Catholic, October 23, 2017
 
Five things to know about Blessed Solanus Casey
National Catholic Reporter, October 23, 2017
 
Churches as business incubators? In some Detroit neighborhoods, absolutely
Model D, October 17, 2017
 
Wisconsin native to be beatified
FOX 11 News, October 16, 2017
 
Miracles Happen: The Simple Witness of Solanus Casey
Franciscan Media, October 12, 2017
 
Historic Beatification Mass at Ford Field sold out
The Daily Tribune, October 11, 2017
 
Tickets for beatification of Father Solanus Casey free
The Detroit News, October 5, 2017
 
Free tickets for Father Solanus Casey beatification available Oct. 9
Detroit Free Press, October 5, 2017
 
Beatification Mass of Father Solanus Casey to take place at Ford Field
C and G News, September 29, 2017
 
Retired Appleton friar makes his own casket for $35
The Post-Crescent, September 27, 2017
 
Girl's birth connects her to Detroit candidate for sainthood
Traverse City Record-Eagle, September 17, 2017
 
Handmade: Healthy attitude warms the homeless
The Detroit News, September 14, 2017
 
Transformation Is Here — Capuchin Ministries of Detroit
The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal, September, 2017
 
Column: A piece of Stillwater’s ‘blessed’ history
Stillwater Gazette, September 7, 2017
 
New rector officially installed at St. Lawrence Seminary
Fond du Lac Reporter, September 3, 2017
 
Capuchins to host interfaith prayer service for peace
C&G Newspaper, September 2, 2017
 
Tickets for Father Solanus' beatification mass available Oct. 9
Macomb Daily, August 28, 2017
 
Tickets coming available for Detroit beatification Mass
The Detroit News, August 28, 2017
 
Tickets for Father Solanus Casey beatification go on sale Oct. 9
Detroit Free Press, August 28, 2017
 
Linton professes first vows
Superior Catholic Herald, August 12, 2017
 
Michael Crosby, reformer in boardrooms and basilicas, dies at 77
National Catholic Reporter, August 9, 2017
 
Local Jewish community tackles hunger
The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle, August 8, 2017
 
Fr. Michael Crosby dies at 77
Superior Catholic Herald, August 8, 2017
 
Priest working for corporate responsibility dies at age 77
Crux, August 7, 2017
 
Once stillborn, local woman will take part in beatification of priest 
The Evangelist, August 3, 2017

Capuchin Soup Kitchen to host Benefit on the Bay
C&G Newspaper, July 26, 2017
 
“Extraordinary” New Film By Kids, For Kids Remembers Fr. Solanus Casey
National Catholic Register, July 17, 2017
 
Event to laud beatification of Father Solanus Casey
The Detroit News, July 15, 2017
 
‘Extraordinary’ movie about Fr. Solanus Casey premieres in Southfield
The Oakland Press, July 11, 2017
 
Becoming a saint: The remarkable journey of a Wisconsin farmboy
Macomb Daily, July 10, 2017
 
Sainthood Closer For Detroit Capuchin Priest
Patch.com, July 1, 2017

Film of Detroit's Venerable Father Solanus 
Downtown Monitor, June 29, 2017
 
Father Solanus Casey beatification set for November
CNA/EWTN News, June 27, 2017
 
Father Solanus Casey beatification set for November
Crux, June 27, 2017
 
Father Solanus Casey's beatification ceremony to be held Nov. 18 at Ford Field
WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit, June 27, 2017
 
‘Thank God ahead of time!’: The Faith of Father Solanus Casey
Denver Catholic, June 27, 2017
 
5 O'Clock Steakhouse Lakefront / Sprecher beer dinner benefits St. Ben's
On Milwaukee, June 21, 2017
 
Five O'Clock Steak House hosts the annual Legends Beer Dinner
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 21, 2017
 
Miracles of Birth
Tri-City times, June 21, 2017
 
Beer Events Brewing This Week: June 20-24
Milwaukee Magazine, June 20, 2017
 
Capuchin Friar Daniel Fox elected to Capuchin provincial council
Midland Daily News, June 17, 2017
 
Capuchin Ministries to host summer fundraiser
C&G Newspaper, June 14, 2017
 
Solanus Casey Center sees traffic surge after ‘blessed’ announcement
The Michigan Catholic, June 8, 2017
 
Documentary about Capuchin friar's work in Panama to hold Detroit premiere June 11
WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit, June 6, 2017
 
Catholic friar who spent time in Huntington nearly one step away from possible sainthood
The News-Sentinel, June 1, 2017
 
Holy Healer: The Remarkable Life of Father Solanus Casey
National Catholic Register, May 29, 2017
 
Solanus Casey Center to host fundraiser
C&G Newspaper, May 11, 2017
 
Capuchin Retreat to host 17th annual golf outing
Shelby Township Source Newspapers, May 5, 2017
 
BREAKING: Pope Francis announces Fr. Solanus Casey to be declared ‘blessed’
The Michigan Catholic, May 4, 2017
 
Detroit priest Solanus Casey one step closer to becoming a saint
Detroit Free Press, May 4, 2017
 
 
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