Capuchin Overseas (Foreign) Missions
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Since its beginning, the Capuchins have sent its friars to mission lands. They follow the example of St. Francis of Assisi, who himself went to Africa to work among a group of Muslims called the Saracens.
The province's first foreign missionaries were dedicated individuals who were sent to China and India. In 1938, the Church authorities in Rome assigned specific territories to the province. These included the island of Guam in the Pacific and later extended to Okinawa, and the Atlantic coast region of the Bluefields Vicariate in Nicaragua, Central America.
Our missions are supported by the Capuchin Memorials (Seraphic) Mass Association. Each time you purchase one of our many cards, it supports a friar in the mission field. To learn more, please click here. To learn more about the History of the Capuchin Memorials (Seraphic) Mass Association, click here.
Can you support the Eucharistic Mission Band? Since its beginning in 1922, this dedicated group has donated vestments for liturgical services to mission on five continents. Click here for more information.
Capuchin brothers gather in Costa Rica for their Chapter meeting. Chapter occurs every three years. At that time, the brothers share their issues and concerns. Members to the Provincial Council are voted upon. Brother Jozef Timmers is voted to join the council as a Councilor.
At the present time, its friars are working in Australia, the Middle East and in Central America. Those in Central America labor in Panama and Nicaragua.