2 min read Winter 2025

Around the Province

Follow updates from around the Province of St. Joseph.
Around the Province

News and updates from around the Province of St. Joseph

Art benefit attendees look at the various pieces created by "Art from the Heart" organizer Tony Busalacchi.

Art Sale Benefits Capuchin Community Services

Thank you to local Milwaukee artist Tony Busalacchi for his art sale "Art from the Heart" on October 19 benefiting Capuchin Community Services. To date, he and his wife Pat have raised over $200,000 for CCS through these ongoing events.

A view of the Solanus Casey Center museum prior to renovation.

Renovations on Solanus Casey Museum Underway

The museum at the Solanus Casey Center will be reopening in 2025 with a completely new look for the first time since its grand opening in 2002. During construction, a mobile museum is being launched and will be touring sites around the country.

Friar John Celichowski cools down in downtown Detroit after finishing the International Half Marathon.

Running Friar Supports Soup Kitchen in Race

Friar John Celichowski, OFM Cap., along with other generous runners, selected Capuchin Soup Kitchen as charity partner for the annual Detroit Free Press Marathon. Fr. John ran the international half marathon during race weekend October 18-20, 2024.

Pope Francis greets Friar John Celichowski, OFM Cap.

Provincial Leaders Attend General Chapter, Meet Pope Francis

Friars Mark Joseph Costello, OFM Cap. and John Celichowski, OFM Cap. attended the General Chapter in Rome in August/September 2024. Capuchin General Minister Roberto Genuin, OFM Cap. was re-elected to another term and the friars had an opportunity to meet the His Holiness Pope Francis.

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Fr. Mark Joseph Costello, OFM Cap., Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph

From the Provincial Minister

Message from Friar Mark Joseph Costello, OFM Cap.
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Jan
08
St. Francis of Assisi is depicted in this painting kneeling with his hands outstreched as he receives the Sacred Stigmata.

The Enduring Legacy of St. Francis

Eight centuries following his death, St. Francis remains one of the most influential figures in Christian history.
6 min read
Jan
08
Friars Jim Antoine, OFM Cap. (R) and Larry Webber, OFM Cap. (L) celebrate Mass at St. Labre. Photo: Jack Ballard

Serving the Northern Cheyenne

Learn about the Capuchins ministering among the Northern Cheyenne tribe in southeast Montana.
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Jan
08
The 2024-2025 Postulant Class from the Province of St. Joseph, Province of St. Mary and Province of the Sacred Stigmata.

"And the Lord Gave me Brothers..."

New postulants discern and learn as other men continue their formation as lay brothers, deacons and priests.
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Jan
08
Construction crews work on the exterior of Blessed Solanus Casey Hall. Photo Credit: Kevin Buelow/St. Lawrence Seminary

New Senior Dormitory at St. Lawrence Seminary Takes Blessed Solanus Casey as Patron

Construction in full swing on Blessed Solanus Casey Hall at St. Lawrence.
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