Timothy A Hinkle

Oct
12
Living as Little Brothers

Living as Little Brothers

Capuchin friars experience both the challenges and joys of life in community
2 min read
Oct
12
From the Provincial Minister

From the Provincial Minister

The year 2025 marks the 500th anniversary of the beginnings of the Capuchin order. What defines us as Capuchins?
1 min read
May
25
An exterior view of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen Meldrum Meal Program Site.

Capuchin Soup Kitchen Renovations

Br. Gary Wegner, OFM Cap., executive director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, shares an update on upcoming expansions and partnerships at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
3 min read
May
25
St. Francis of Assisi Monastery

St. Francis of Assisi Monastery

Renovations to the historic St. Francis of Assisi Monastery and Church in Milwaukee, site of Blessed Solanus Casey's priestly ordination, nears completion and the first friars are gearing up for the move. We are thankful to the many generous benefactors who made this project possible.
3 min read
May
25
Capuchin Franciscan friars from the St. Clare Community in Chicago ministering at Port Ministries.

Growing in Discipleship

Br. M.J. Groark, OFM Cap., vocation director for the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph, shares an update and reflection from St. Clare Friary, our Chicago community for our friars in formation.
3 min read
May
25
Welcome to Novitiate

Welcome to Novitiate

A reflection on the Capuchin Novitiate in Santa Ynez, California by Br. McLean Bennett, OFM Cap.
6 min read
May
25
From the Provincial Minister

From the Provincial Minister

A message from Br. Mark Joseph Costello, OFM Cap., Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Francisan Province of St. Joseph.
1 min read
Nov
12
Aerial view of the Solanus Casey Center and St. Bonaventure Chapel and Friary

Expansion in Detroit

How the Capuchins are answering the call to “rebuild my church” in Detroit, both through their preaching and services and in a much more literal sense by expanding their ministries through construction.
4 min read
Nov
12
Br. Lake Herman and Br. David Hirt pose with this year’s postulant class.

Discipleship

A reflection from Capuchin Posulant Álvaro Martínez.
3 min read
Nov
12
Vocations in Fraternity

Vocations in Fraternity

The year 2021, despite the challenges of pandemic, has been a fruitful year for vocations in our fraternity.
4 min read