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Recent media coverage featuring our Capuchin province, ministries and friars
2026
Milwaukee families flock to school supply drive as costs continue to rise
Spectrum News Milwaukee – August 20, 2026
House of Peace holds back-to-school backpack distribution event for Milwaukee-area students
CBS 58 Milwaukee – August 20, 2026
Capuchin Soup Kitchen hosts 33rd Annual Benefit on the Bay
Fox 2 Detroit – August 18, 2026
Descendants of Blessed Solanus, other founders serve meals at Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Detroit Catholic – August 17, 2026
Capuchin Bro. Gary Wegner joins board of directors for Deo Gratias Ministries
Detroit Catholic – August 17, 2026
Fundraiser will benefit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
C&G Newspapers – August 8, 2026
Detroit faithful pack St. Bonaventure Chapel to celebrate Blessed Solanus Casey
Detroit Catholic – July 30, 2026
Solanus Casey Center’s healing service a 140-year tradition at St. Bonaventure
Detroit Catholic – July 21, 2026
Capuchins recognize three scholars as winners of second 'Blessed Solanus Casey Essay Prize'
Detroit Catholic – July 15, 2026
Former Solanus Casey Center director Bro. Kropp elected Capuchin provincial minister
Detroit Catholic – June 5, 2026
Capuchin Soup Kitchen gearing up for series of fundraising events
WXYZ-TV Detroit – June 13, 2026
Help support the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Fox 2 Detroit – June 12, 2026
Region IV Bishops Retreat at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington Township
Detroit Catholic – May 15, 2026
Solanus Casey Center traveling museum promotes devotion to the humble Capuchin friar
Detroit Catholic – May 6, 2026
Buddy's Pizza celebrates 50 years of giving
Detroit Free Press – April 25, 2026
St. Lawrence Seminary announces leadership change as Garibay departs
Fond du Lac Reporter – April 17, 2026
St. Bonaventure Monastery hosts Good Friday Tenebrae service
Detroit Catholic – April 5, 2026
Milwaukee's House of Peace sees diaper demand double
WISN Milwaukee – March 10, 2026
Colleagues give back to Capuchin Services Center
Ilitch Companies News Hub – March 3, 2026
Capuchin Spiritual Center Opens in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Catholic Herald – February 3, 2026
Milwaukee warming center to stay open 24/7 amid extreme cold
WISN Milwaukee – January 21, 2026
St. Ben's winter warming center open 24 hours a day through Jan. 25
WITI Fox 6 Milwaukee – January 20, 2026
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield visits Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Detroit Free Press – January 1, 2026
2025
Capuchin Community Services continues Christmas Eve meal tradition
Spectrum News – December 24, 2025
Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Solanus Casey Center, prays at Detroit friar's tomb
Detroit Catholic – December 5, 2025
Welcoming Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, for pastoral visit to Detroit
Detroit Catholic – December 4, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves Thanksgiving dinner to those in need on Detroit’s east side
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – November 27, 2025
'JR Morning' Volunteers at Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Support of Hunger Free in the D
WJR-AM – November 20, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen partners with Bakehouse 46 for mission fundraiser
Fox 2 Detroit – November 7, 2025
Trump administration to partially restore SNAP benefits as Detroit food pantries face increased demand
WXYZ-TV ABC Detroit – November 3, 2025
Detroit mayor okays nearly $2M for emergency food banks
Rolling Out – November 1, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen gets helping hand from Gleaners after roof damage
Fox 2 Detroit – September 24, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen SOCK Dinner 2025
dBusiness – October 30, 2025
Food banks in Michigan prepare to help if SNAP is suspended in November
Fox 2 Detroit – October 30, 2025
Editorial: Help make sure your neighbors don't go hungry
Detroit News – October 30, 2025
Michigan lawmakers weigh intervening as food assistance cutoff looms
Detroit News – October 30, 2025
Dining calendar: November events, Veterans Day deals and more
Detroit News – October 29, 2025
Surge in demand at Wisconsin food banks as SNAP funding poised to run out on Nov. 1
Wisconsin Independent – October 29, 2025
Milwaukee food pantries face urgent need as demand surges
WISN ABC 12 Milwaukee – October 28, 2025
Milwaukee food pantries face urgent need as demand surges
WISN ABC 12 Milwaukee – October 28, 2025
List: Food resources in metro Detroit as pause in SNAP funding expected
WXYZ-TV ABC Detroit – October 27, 2025
Supporting the Capuchin Soup Kitchen during annual SOCK dinner fundraiser
Detroit Catholic – October 27, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen provides food assistance during government shutdown and holidays
Detroit Free Press – October 26, 2025
Milwaukee food pantries brace for demand surge if FoodShare benefits disappear from shutdown
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – October 24, 2025
Historic Detroit soup kitchen partners with global nonprofit on $2.4M project to revamp model
Crain's Detroit Business – October 23, 2025
Michigan pauses SNAP benefits due to federal shutdown, affecting 1.4 million residents
WXYZ-TV ABC Detroit – October 23, 2025
Food assistance in Michigan: SNAP benefits to stop in November due to federal shutdown
Detroit Free Press – October 23, 2025
Local ministries to offer sensory-friendly worship opportunities in coming days
Detroit Catholic – October 16, 2025
Join Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s 53rd annual sock dinner to support Detroit community
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – October 15, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen holding annual Sock Dinner
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – October 11, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen celebrates generations of service with annual SOCK dinner
Fox 2 Detroit – October 10, 2025
Hudson event features Capuchin friar’s story
Catholic Herald/Diocese of Superior – September 26, 2025
Capuchin Services Center dealing with flood damage, mobile food pantry continues
WXYZ Detroit – September 23, 2025
Capuchin Services Center temporarily closed after rain damage
Detroit Free Press – September 22, 2025
Dedication of Fr. Solanus Hall held at St. Lawrence Seminary High School
Tri-County News – August 29, 2025
Benefit on the Bay, Supporting Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Fox 2 Detroit – August 15, 2025
‘Benefit on the Bay’ continues to help Capuchin Soup Kitchen
C&G Newspapers – July 31, 2025
WJR Listener Turns Diamond Prize into Gift for Detroit's Capuchin Soup Kitchen
WJR-AM – July 23, 2025
New 'Sister Death' statue at Solanus Casey Center honors late Capuchin friar
Detroit Catholic – July 22, 2025
Remembering the inspiration for Capuchin Soup Kitchen
CBS Detroit – July 21, 2025
Capuchin Walk for the Hungry
Fox 6 Milwaukee – June 12, 2025
Capuchin Walk for the Hungry celebrates 20 years of feeding Milwaukee families
620 WTMJ Milwaukee – June 11, 2025
Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration 2025
DBusiness magazine – June 5, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen gears up for annual Souper Summer Celebration at Comerica Park
Fox 2 Detroit – May 27, 2025
Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration returns to Comerica Park
CBS Detroit – May 30, 2025
Region VI bishops retreat at Capuchin Retreat Center, Washington Township
Detroit Catholic – May 16, 2025
Metro Detroit Catholics celebrate renovated Solanus Casey Center Museum
Detroit News – May 10, 2025
Photo Gallery: Unveiling and dedication of Solanus Casey Center Museum in Detroit
Detroit News – May 10, 2025
'White smoke!': Milwaukee monastery watches in awe as Vatican declares Pope Leo XIV
CBS 58 Milwaukee – May 8, 2025
Milwaukee Catholics surprised by fast decision, optimistic in Leo's call to build bridges
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – May 8, 2025
The Residences at St. Matthew bring new life to former east-side school building
Detroit Catholic – May 7, 2025
'Hope AI 'chatbot offers mental health support to metro Detroit
Fox 2 Detroit – May 1, 2025
Buddy’s Pizza’s 49th Annual “Slice for Life” Fundraiser Will Donate 20 Percent of All Restaurant Sales to Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Fox 2 Detroit – April 27, 2025
Detroiters vow to honor pope's memory by caring for those 'in the peripheries'
Detroit Catholic – April 23, 2025
Michigan faithful mourn Pope Francis, assess his legacy
Detroit News – April 21, 2025
Detroit-area parishioners remember Pope Francis
CBS Detroit – April 21, 2025
Michigan Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis, recall his 'kindness'
Detroit Free Press – April 21, 2025
Masses, rosaries to be held as Detroit area Catholics grieve Pope Francis's death
Detroit News – April 21, 2025
Catholic community in Metro Detroit reacts to death of Pope Francis
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – April 21, 2025
Capuchin Soup Kitchen partners with Buddy's Pizza in annual "Slice for Life" fundraiser
CBS Detroit – April 21, 2025
Capuchin Questors Club Dinner
Fox 6 Milwaukee – April 21, 2025
Dining calendar: Metro Detroit restaurant and food news and events
Detroit News – April 16, 2025
Denver Capuchin Friar Awarded Blessed Solanus Casey Essay Prize
Denver Catholic – April 12, 2025
Capuchin Ministries hosts annual Bocce with the Brothers fundraiser
CBS Detroit – April 7, 2025
Capuchin Friars to Help Homeless by holding 3rd Annual 50’s Supper Club Dinner
Milwaukee Community Journal – April 4, 2025
Fundraiser to help Capuchin Soup Kitchen feed the hungry
Sterling Heights Sentry – March 28, 2025
Capuchins in Detroit hold rosary prayer service for Pope Francis
Detroit News – March 1, 2025
Pope Francis's health worsens, rosary prayer to be held in Detroit
Detroit Free Press – February 28, 2025
Warming shelters getting ready to provide services as bitter cold makes its way into Milwaukee
CBS 58 Milwaukee – February 17, 2025
Marcia P. Coggs building to open as emergency warming shelter Monday and Tuesday
TMJ4 Milwaukee – January 19, 2025
Community climate grant helps St. Suzanne Cody Rouge, Capuchins respond to environmental emergencies
Detroit Catholic – January 16, 2025
2024
Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit serves meals to community on Christmas
CBS News Detroit – December 25, 2024
St. Ben's Christmas Eve meals, volunteers serve more than 200
Fox 6 Milwaukee – December 24, 2024
Free Christmas Eve meals bring hope, belonging and holiday spirit
TMJ4 Milwaukee – December 24, 2024
Local Community Soup kitchens opening on Christmas Day in Metro Detroit
CBS News Detroit – December 24, 2024
Need for food assistance is high. What you can do to help
Detroit Free Press/Bridge Detroit – December 21, 2024
Milwaukee warming shelters fill up amid frigid weather: 'an emergency situation'
WISN Milwaukee – December 12, 2024
'To my dying day, I want to be a positive person': Milwaukee man in his 90s sells art, donates proceeds to homeless
Spectrum News 1 - Milwaukee – December 4, 2024
Giving Tuesday 2024: 60+ Michigan charities, orgs to donate to this holiday season
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – December 3, 2024
Volunteers make warming shelter possible at St. Ben's amid frigid temps
TMJ4 Milwaukee – December 1, 2024
9 Organizations in Metro Detroit to Support During Giving Tuesday
Hour Detroit magazine – November 27, 2024
‘Memorable Graces’: An effort to never forget the stories of Blessed Solanus Casey
Angelus News – November 25, 2024
Where to get a free Thanksgiving turkey or meal for the 2024 holiday in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – November 21, 2024
Community groups team up to donate 1,200 Thanksgiving meals to families in need
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – November 20, 2024
Where Metro Detroit families can get free turkeys, Thanksgiving meals
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – November 19, 2024
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service – November 18, 2024
Go 4 It: Capuchin seeks blankets, socks for Metro Detroit families
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – November 13, 2024
Go 4 It: Capuchin Soup Kitchen collecting new blankets, towels, socks at event on Wednesday
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – November 7, 2024
Donate new blankets, socks and towels at Go 4 It event with Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Nov. 13
WDIV Local 4 Detroit – November 6, 2024
Capuchin Soup Kitchen hosts 52nd Annual SOCK Dinner
CBS News Detroit – October 28, 2024
Hear Blessed Solanus Casey play violin in new documentary
Aleteia – October 26, 2024
Capuchin Soup Kitchen to host trunk or treat event this weekend
WXYZ-TV Detroit – October 26, 2024
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit (Trunk or Treat at Capuchin Soup Kitchen)
Detroit News – October 23, 2024
"Art from the Heart" in Milwaukee's Third Ward
TMJ4 Milwaukee – October 18, 2024
Sandy Maxx joins TMJ4 to talk weekend events (Capuchin Community Services' "Art from the Heart")
TMJ4 Milwaukee – October 17, 2024
Dining calendar: Fall fundraisers, wine events, special dinners and more (Capuchin Soup Kitchen SOCK Dinner)
Detroit News – October 16, 2024
Artist Tony Busalacchi And Comedian Paul Mecurio + Halloween Events In Wisconsin
620 WTMJ AM Milwaukee – October 16, 2024
Blessed Solanus Casey’s family praise new documentary
Idaho Catholic Register – September 17, 2024
31st Annual Benefit on the Bay
Hour Detroit – August 28, 2024
2024 Benefit on the Bay VIP Night
dBusiness – August 27, 2024
Benefit on the Bay supports the life-changing work of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
WXYZ-TV Detroit – August 18, 2024
5 backpack, school supply drives in metro Detroit
Detroit Free Press – August 9, 2024
Benefit on the Bay is a summer tradition for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Macomb Daily – August 5, 2024
Faithful celebrate Blessed Solanus' commitment to spiritual, corporal works of mercy
Detroit Catholic – July 31, 2024
How Blessed Solanus Casey Healed Me From Alcoholism and Changed My Life
National Catholic Register – July 30, 2024
'The Violinist' offers fresh take on Blessed Solanus through eyes of those who knew him
Detroit Catholic – July 30, 2024
Religious sisters share why they chose Blessed Solanus Casey as their namesake
Detroit Catholic – July 25, 2024
Ohio police officers shoot, kill armed man near RNC
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – July 17, 2024
'We're here to help': St. Ben's offer for unhoused resources reiterated after deadly police shooting
TMJ4 Milwaukee – July 17, 2024
Failed food pantry trips, confusing bus routes: Homeless, hungry say RNC causing logistical 'nightmare'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – July 17, 2024
Gazing into the face of God: Friar teaches technique, spirituality of iconography
Detroit Catholic – July 15, 2024
What happens to Milwaukee’s homeless population during RNC?
News Nation – July 11, 2024
Ahead of DNC, city officials to close, cordon off one of Chicago's largest, most visible homeless camps
WBEZ Chicago – July 11, 2024
Organizations supporting Milwaukee's unhoused population plan to expand services during the RNC
WUWM – July 11, 2024
RNC security perimeter could impact local services
CBS 58 Milwaukee – July 10, 2024
Capuchin Community Services expands services to help the unhoused during RNC
Spectrum News – July 9, 2024
New statue at Capuchin Retreat Center commemorates 800th anniversary of St. Francis receiving stigmata
Detroit Catholic – July 5, 2024
St. Ben's expanding services during RNC, which could restrict homeless people's routes, sleeping spots
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – July 5, 2024
'We’re really concerned about our guests': Ministry director shares worry over RNC Security Zone
TMJ4 Milwaukee – June 21, 2024
'Hunger is so close by': Over 1,000 walk to stomp out hunger
TMJ4 Milwaukee – June 14, 2024
Capuchin Walk for the Hungry
Fox 6 Milwaukee – June 12, 2024
Antonio's restaurants pay-what-you-can buffet to honor St. Anthony, benefit food relief
Detroit Free Press – June 12, 2024
St. Ben’s to Offer Food and Refuge for Its Guests During the Republican National Convention
Shepherd Express – June 10, 2024
RNC security zone prompts Capuchin Friars to expand service in Milwaukee
WTMJ – June 6, 2024
43rd Annual Souper Summer Celebration set for June 1 at Comerica Park
WXYZ Detroit – June 1, 2024
Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration is June 1
Grosse Pointe News – May 22, 2024
A Metro Detroit Local Recommends 11 Bakeries You Should Know About
Tasting Table – May 17, 2024
Buddy’s Pizza to donate 20% of sales to Capuchin Soup Kitchen during annual Slice for Life Fundraiser
WXYZ Detroit – April 28, 2024
Buddy's Pizza has a new twist on Monday's annual fundraiser to help those in need
Detroit Free Press – April 28, 2024
How you can get your hands on an authentic, custom square pizza pan from Buddy’s
MLive – April 22, 2024
12th Annual Bocce with the Brothers
Hour Detroit – April 18, 2024
Eat pizza, change lives: Buddy’s Pizza fundraiser for Capuchins April 29
Macomb Daily – April 7, 2024
Dining calendar: Chef appearances, wine dinners and more April events
Detroit News – April 3, 2024
2024 Bocce with the Brothers Fundraiser
DBusiness magazine – March 27, 2024
Biden’s dreams of ending poverty crumbled. Will he get a second chance?
Washington Post – March 20, 2024
Dining calendar: pop-up events, whiskey news and more
Detroit News – March 13, 2024
On the Rise Bakery is the east side's hidden baked goods destination
Axios Detroit – March 5, 2024
Capuchin young adult ministry relaunches as Solanus Casey YouFra chapter
Detroit Catholic – February 7, 2024
In bitter cold, Milwaukee's homeless find shelter at St. Ben's overnight warming center
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 19, 2024
City leaders and warming centers working to keep people warm during frigid weather
TMJ4 Milwaukee – January 16, 2024
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
Capuchin Soup Kitchen undergoing major renovation to be 'more welcoming' space
Detroit Catholic – December 19, 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
10 metro Detroit charities to donate your time, money during the holidays
Detroit Free Press – November 28, 2023
O Come Emmanuel: Your 2023 guide to Christmas concerts in southeast Michigan
Detroit Catholic – November 27, 2023
Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s SOCK Dinner
Hour Detroit magazine – November 23, 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 its 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
Benefit on the Bay Fundraiser 2023
DBusiness magazine – September 1, 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
Midwest Capuchins re-elect Bro. Costello provincial minister, elect new council
Detroit Catholic – June 13, 2023
First look: Inside the Solanus Casey Center's $24M expansion
Crain's Detroit Business – April 21, 2023