Every religious order has its own charism or mission. The Capuchin-Franciscan charism is to build sister-brotherhood, inspired by Jesus' gospel and Francis of Assisi's example, as often as and wherever possible. This leads Capuchins to be involved in a great diversity of ministries, since every area of church life and ministry needs the healing touch of wholesome relationships. Capuchins are drawn strongly to the places and people whose relationships are particularly fragile and vulnerable. Thus, many Capuchins minister among poor and marginalized people. 

Further, the needs of the poor and the demands of justice shape all Capuchin ministries. Capuchins work to promote the equality of all people within the Capuchin Order, the Catholic Church, and the world. In the words of Fr. Solanus Casey [1870-1957], a Detroit Capuchin who is being considered for sainthood, “To be children of God, we must be lovers of justice, truth, and peace.”

We list below the ministries of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph in the upper Midwest of the USA. Sponsored ministries are those owned and operated by the province itself. Supported ministries are not owned by the province, but receive the support of the province through personnel or financial assistance.

 

Members of the Province of St. Joseph
during the Provincial Chapter of 2011

Sponsored ministries with no specific location
Capuchin Formation Ministry Capuchin-Franciscan Volunteer Program (Midwest Cap Corps)              Detroit-Chicago-Milwaukee-Nicaragua-Peru Capuchin Overseas Mission Ministry Capuchin Vocation Ministry Corporate Responsibility Program Justice, Peace, and Care for Creation Ministry Liturgical Consultation Preaching & Evangelization Office Pastoral Care and Conciliation Office Spiritual Assistance to the Secular Franciscan Order
Michigan
Province Sponsored Ministries Capuchin Retreat, Washington Twp Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit Graphic Art and Design, Detroit Solanus Center, Detroit Solanus Guild, Detroit	Province Supported Ministries St. Agnes Parish, Sanford St. Anthony Parish, Saginaw St. Charles Parish, Detroit St. Isaac Jogues Mission,                        Sault Ste. Marie St. Joseph Parish, Saginaw St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Hazel Park
Indiana
	Province Supported Ministries Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Huntington
Illinois
	Province Supported Ministries Catholic Theological Union, Chicago Eighth Day Center, Chicago Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish,                                   Chicago St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Chicago St. Joseph Seminary, Chicago St. Simon Parish, Chicago
Wisconsin
Province Sponsored Ministries House of Peace, Milwaukee Monte Alverno Retreat, Appleton St. Anthony Retreat, Marathon St. Ben's Community Meal, Milwaukee St. Benedict Parish, Milwaukee St. Francis Institute St. Francis Parish, Milwaukee St. Lawrence Seminary,       Mt. Calvary	Province Supported Ministries Agnesian Sisters' Motherhouse,               Fond du Lac Archdiocese of Milwaukee Dwelling Place, Milwaukee Franciscan text translation, Madison Messmer Schools, Milwaukee Milwaukee Co and Wisconsin               jails and prisons Spanish-speaking ministry, Madison St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac St. Isidore the Farmer Parish,              Eastern Fond du Lac Co.  Ss Francis and Mary Parish, Brussels St. Joseph Parish, Appleton St. Martin de Porres Parish,                 Milwaukee St. Mary Parish, Appleton St. Paul Home, Kaukauna University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Montana
	Province Supported Ministries Cheyenne Reservation Parishes Crow Reservation Parishes Little Flower Parish, Billings St. Bernard Parish, Billings St. David Parish, Broadus St. Joseph Parish, Hardin
Arizona
	Province Supported Ministries The Diocese of Tucson
California
s	Province Supported Ministries Archdiocese of Los Angeles Capuchin Novitiate (San Lorenzo)      at Santa Ynez
New York
	Province Supported Ministries Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx
Central America
	Province Supported Ministries Apostolic Vicariate of Bluefields,        Nicaragua Capuchin Missions in Panama Capuchin Vice-Province of St. Felix      (Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) Capuchin Vice-Province of       Our Lady of Hope (Guatemala,       Honduras, El Salvador)
Middle East
	Province Supported Ministries Pastoral care to foreign workers
The official website for the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph is thecapuchins.org

Many visitors are looking for information about our development offices. We list that information here for your convenience.  Detroit Development Office
Telephone:		(313) 579-2100, ext. 185
Postal Address:		Province of St. Joseph Development Office 1820 Mt. Elliott Street Detroit, MI 48207
On-line giving		www.thecapuchins.org//help/donations.shtml
Milwaukee Development Office
Contact Person:		Mr. Jim VanHoven
Telephone:		(414) 416-4284
Fax:		(414) 374-8843
Postal Address:		Province of St. Joseph Development Office 1927 N. Fourth Street Milwaukee, WI  53212
E-mail:		jvanhoven@thecapuchins.org
St. Lawrence Seminary Development Office    Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin
Telephone:		(920) 753-7503
Postal Address:		St. Lawrence Seminary Development Office 301 Church Street Mt. Calvary, WI  53057
E-mail:		devoff@stlawrence.edu
web site:		www.stlawrence.edu