Capuchins Friars | Province of St. Conrad

The Novitiate

The Capuchin novitiate is a special year of prayer and discernment following the initial postulancy year. Characterized by greater solitude, quiet, and freedom from distractions, the novitiate year is a time to discern if one’s is called to follow Christ after the model of...

Rich in Saints

The Capuchin tradition is rich with men and women renown for their holiness. St. Pio of Pietrelcina, “Padre Pio,” is just one of 59 Capuchin friars and nuns, from the 16th to the 20th century, who have been honored by the Church as saints and blesseds. This prompted...

Vocation Discernment

The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad offers numerous opportunities for discerning a vocation through “Rebuild my Church” retreats and friary visits. There are numerous chances to spend time with the friars in 2012. Simply follow the link below to read and register for...

Chaput Philadelphia Archbishop

The official announcement has been made by Pope Benedict XVI and the Vatican. At 4:00 a.m. Denver Time this morning (Tuesday, July 19), the Vatican officially announced the appointment of our brother, Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap., to be the Archbishop of Philadelphia. ...

"The Rule of the Friars Minor is this: to observe the holy Gospel of Jesus Christ"

- The Rule of St. Francis of Assisi

Brothers

The Capuchin Franciscans are an order of brothers, also called “friars.” The Capuchin order began as a reform of the Franciscan Observants in 1525 when several friars, disillusioned with the relaxations of the life, desired to return to a stricter observance of the rule and testament of...

Charism

Unique among religious communities, and even among the Franciscan family, is the charism of the Capuchin reform. The fraternal Gospel life is the common form and unifying identity of all Franciscans (Conventuals, Capuchins, Franciscans). The Capuchins, in desiring to return to the original...

Vocations

Welcome to the vocation section of the Capuchin website. Here you will find plenty of information on the different aspects of a Capuchin vocation, as well as the process of initial formation in the Capuchin Order. If you have any questions or think God might be calling you to discern deeper, please...