Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph

Imagine each of us making a difference in the City of Detroit. Click on the ministries below to learn more.

Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Join us and walk with and nurture the human spirit.

Solanus Center
A place of pilgrimage, healing and peace.

Solanus Guild
The cause for the beatification of Venerable Solanus Casey.

Secular Franciscans
Proclaiming Christ through life and words.

St. Charles Parish
Founded in 1886, serving those in Eastern Detroit.

St. Mary Magdalen Parish
Capuchin pastoral presence for the last 30 years. Serving Hazel Park.

St. Bonaventure Healing Service
A powerful experience of prayer and grace.

St. Bonaventure Monastery
Founded in 1883: The home to many of the Detroit Capuchin friars.

Capuchin Retreat
A Franciscan spirituality center which will renew your mind.

Cap Corps
Women and men who serve as full-time volunteers to those in need.

Capuchin Preaching Ministry
Our preaching ministry is available for parish missions, renewals, retreats, days of spirituality, etc.

Capuchin Overseas Missions
Following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars are in the mission fields of Panama, Nicaragua, the Middle East, and Australia. ..more

Mission Statement

The Capuchin Province of St. Joseph Vision Statement is "Transforming the World through Relevance."

Click here for the PDF of the Mission Statement

Click here for one explanation of the vision statement.

Click here to listen to Capuchin friar's Keith Clark's interpretation.

Can you imagine yourself called to a life of service? Click here to learn more.

Do you know someone who should be considering a church vocation? Sometimes
it just takes one person to ask the question. This video explains the importance of asking...Have you considered a church vocation?

Click HERE to learn more.