Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph

06/17/2026

Blessed Solanus knew that the healings that happened were the result of Jesus working through him, not his own power. Let us move forward with trust like Blessed Solanus, knowing that Jesus is the one who heals.

06/17/2026

"Capuchin friars historically used the mantle in place of a more expensive or ornate coat or jacket. It was a simple cloak, often made of wool. Its primary purpose was to protect them from the cold and inclement weather. At other times and in other settings, however, mantles could also be symbols of authority or prestige—hence, the phrase, “The mantle has been passed…"

Read the latest blog by Fr. John Celichowski, OFM Cap. at:

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiri...

06/10/2026

"Would you take 450:1 odds?

That’s what Elijah did in his confrontation with the prophets of Baal before the people of Israel. But he knew something they didn’t. The odds weren’t 450:1 but 450:2, and the one standing with him was the God of the universe as well as the God of Israel, though many of them had forsaken him."

Read the latest blog by Fr. John Celichowski, OFM Cap. at:

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiri...

06/07/2026

The friars of the Province of St. Joseph concluded their 49th Triennial Chapter on Thursday, June 4 and the following day, the brothers celebrated the perpetual vows of two of our Post-Novices, Brothers Benadict Jonse Iesac and Paul Arockiya Praveen Gabriel. Brothers Jonse and Praveen live at our Capuchin House of Studies in Chicago and study at Catholic Theological Union. They come to us through our fraternal collaboration with the Province of Amala Annai in Tamil Nadu, India. The Provincial Ministers of the St. Joseph Province, newly-elected Br. Steve Kropp celebrated along with Fr. A.J. Mathew, Provincial Minister for the Amala Annai Capuchin Province. We are grateful for Br. Jonse and Praveen's vocation to religious life and service to the Church. Deo Gratias!

📸: Bas Bogaerts

06/05/2026

Profession of Perpetual Vows