Capuchin Franciscan Friars - Province of the Sacred Stigmata of St. Francis

09/16/2026

Wow! Over 80 young adults from the Diocese of Venice participated in a young adult retreat in Naples, Florida earlier this month! Our very own Br. Francisco Arredondo attended along with two friars from the St. Mary’s province.

Brother Francisco tells us "One of the key takeaways from this retreat was working with my friar brothers and observing the impact it has had in our ministry work, especially in addressing the spiritual needs of young adults who desire the Gospel’s message, a message of hope and trust."

Through various Church ministries and countless lay apostolate groups, we've watched a revival in the faith lives of young adults, and the Capuchin Franciscans will continue to play an active role in modeling a life of faith as we shepherd souls to Heaven.

Hit the link in our bio to learn to learn more about our activities and the work we've been doing in our province!

09/13/2026

09/12/2026

Did you know that our province has existed in the United States for over a century?

Br. Rudolph gives us a brief history of how the Capuchin Franciscans came to be spread all the way down the East Coast of the United States! For a more detailed history of the Capuchins and how we serve, visit our website linked website linked below!

https://capuchinfriars.org/history

09/12/2026

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✨ Conociendo los hábitos franciscanos 🤎🖤

Parecen iguales, pero cada familia franciscana tiene su propio estilo, forma y color. 👣
El hábito es signo de sencillez, pobreza y entrega a Dios.

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Everyone needs the power of prayer in their lives — some more urgently than others. Is a family member in trouble? Does a loved one need healing? Perhaps you need strength, comfort, or peace yourself.

Please, send us your urgent prayer petitions and special intentions to be placed in the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe Friary in Union City, NJ during our special Novena of Masses beginning September 23rd!

In Padre Pio's name, it will be our privilege to pray for the realization of the intentions you send to us. As a thank you for your generous gift of $15 or more, you'll also be gifted a vial of oil touched to one of his relics!

Links to send Prayer Petitions and Donate here: https://linktr.ee/stigmataprovince

09/09/2026

Did you read about Brother John’s book? Here is an interview with him about the book and more.

I have been a brother in the Capuchin Franciscan Order since 1991. I was born in 1967 and was raised in Wilmington, DE, and pursued...

09/05/2026

We're expanding our social media presence into the sphere of working professionals, so will you help us grow our reach?

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capuchin-franciscans/

The Capuchin Franciscans are always looking for new ways to share the fruits of our service with the world, showcasing how we've impacted communities for the better and brought people closer to God. That's why we've joined LinkedIn, so our efforts can cut through the noise of the working world, and direct the attention of those with so much to give to those who need it most.

Do you know any working professionals looking to support a mission-driven Catholic organization that serves the poor? If so, please encourage them to give us a follow as well. Even if you don't check LinkedIn often, your follow encourages social media algorithms to promote our content to those who have never even heard of the Capuchins. All it takes is the click of your mouse to participate in our calling to be fishers of men.

09/04/2026

Today marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the start of the Season of Creation. Let's unite to pray and act for a sustainable, peaceful world.

09/03/2026

In April 2024, 16-year-old Mary Bartold of DeWitt, a sophomore at Lansing Catholic High School, was struck with severe abdominal pain at school. Scans at University of Michigan Health found two tumors on her ovaries — one about 7.3 cm, the other about 1.5 cm.

Doctors diagnosed them as teratomas and scheduled surgery for August 2, 2024.

While preparing for the operation, her parents, Susan and Rick Bartold, made a pilgrimage to the tomb of Blessed Solanus Casey in Detroit and asked family, friends, and their parish to join a novena for his intercession. Mary also received the Anointing of the Sick.

On July 30 — Blessed Solanus Casey’s feast day — Mary had a pre-surgery MRI. The next day, July 31, the anniversary of the Capuchin’s death in 1957, her surgeon called.

“She told me she had looked at the MRI images with multiple radiologists and everything was gone. Both tumors were gone,” Susan said. The surgery was canceled.

A six-month follow-up scan in February 2025 still showed no tumors. The family has submitted Mary’s medical records to the Solanus Casey Center so the Church can study whether this healing may serve as a miracle in the Capuchin’s cause for canonization. One miracle has already been recognized for his beatification.

Blessed Solanus Casey (1870–1957) was the humble doorkeeper at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit. He is remembered for listening to the poor and the sick and telling them, “Thank God ahead of time.”

The Church will decide if this case meets the strict standard for a miracle. Until then, the Bartolds simply give thanks.

Blessed Solanus Casey, pray for us. Amen! 🙏