Spotlights

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12th Annual Bocce with the Brothers

Join the Capuchins on Friday, March 22, 2024 for an evening of food, drinks, entertainment, and of course bocce. Get to know the Capuchin friars at the 12th Annual Bocce with the Brothers at Villa Penna in Sterling Heights, Michigan. All proceeds benefit Capuchin Ministries. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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Read the Winter 2023/2024 edition of Sandal Prints

The online edition of Sandal Prints is now available. This issue includes features on the 800th anniversary of the first Nativity creche at Greccio, Capuchin Retreat, the profession of perpetual vows and more.

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Hope for the Church. Hope for the future. Hope for people experiencing poverty and hunger.

We are pleased to partner with the Catholic Foundation of Michigan to create the Capuchin Fraternity Fund. This new endowment fund will sustain the friars of our Province in their dedicated lives of ministry and service both now and in the future. Learn how your gift will ensure the future of the Capuchin Charism and works of mercy throughout the Midwest for generations to come.

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Read the Fall 2023 edition of Sandal Prints

The online edition of Sandal Prints is now available. This issue includes features on the Triennial Chapter, priestly ordinations, the St. Lawrence Alumni Association and more.

Province of St. Joseph elects 2023-2026 leadership

Province of St. Joseph elects 2023-2026 leadership

At the Provincial Chapter, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph have elected their Provincial Minister and Provincial Council for the 2023-2026 triennium.

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Read the Spring 2023 edition of “Sandal Prints” magazine online

Follow the latest news from around the Province of St. Joseph. Published three times per year.

Help the Capuchin friars in Poland and Ukraine

Help the Capuchin friars in Poland and Ukraine

Our Capuchin brothers in Ukraine have decided to stay put to provide humanitarian and spiritual support to the people trapped in the warzone. Meanwhile our brothers in across the border in Poland are assisting refugees fleeing Ukraine, now numbering in the millions. You can help by making a donation. 100% of donations will go directly to the friars in Ukraine and Poland so that they may continue their life-saving work.

Laudato Sí Action Platform

Laudato Sí Action Platform

Read about the Province of St. Joseph's commitment to an integral ecology grounded in our charism, mission, vision and values.

Fratelli Tutti Study Guide

Fratelli Tutti Study Guide

Franciscan Media published a study guide for each chapter of Pope Francis' encyclical, including a chapter written by Br. Bill Hugo, OFM Cap., a member of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph.

Capuchin Mission Statement

Capuchin Mission Statement

The Capuchin charism is focused on transforming the world through reverence. Read more about our mission, vision and values.

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Become a Capuchin

Are you or someone you know called to transform the world through reverence as a Capuchin Franciscan friar? Learn more about becoming a Capuchin.

Capuchin Ministries

Capuchin Ministries

Learn about all of the Capuchin ministries throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Montana.

Read the JPIC Blog

Read the JPIC Blog

The Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office engages the Province of St. Joseph on peace and justice issues that affect communities where we serve.