The Capuchin Friars of the St. Conrad Province welcome you! The Capuchins are a Catholic Order of brothers, both priests and lay, who live according to the Rule of St. Francis and the sound traditions of the Capuchin Reform. They minister to people in all walks of life, but most especially to the poor.
About the Capuchin Friars
Kneeling before the Crucifix in the crumbling remains of San Damiano, Francis Bernadone took his first step in a radical response to the Lord’s invitation. If you think God might be calling you to a vocation as a Capuchin Friar, there are a number of ways that we can assist you in the discernment... [more]
The Capuchin Poor Clares at Our Lady of Light Monastery in Denver, Colorado were founded in 1212 by St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi. As a distinct group they began in Naples, Italy in 1538 when Venerable Maria Laurentia Longo and other women professed the rule of St. Clare and embraced the... [more]
Thanks for visiting our website! The Capuchins began as a reform Order of the Franciscan
Observants in 1525. The brothers desired to follow more closely the Rule and Testament
written by St. Francis. In particular they sought a more contemplative life-
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Following the command of St. Francis, the Capuchins strive to provide for their needs through the work of their hands. In general, they are able to provide for the majority of their day to day needs. For this, thanks be to God! However, there are some areas of their lives where they do need help... [more]
