"At all times and seasons, in every country and place, every day and all day, we must have a true and humble faith."

Saint Francis of Assisi

Capuchins

Mission Statement

As Capuchin Franciscans we follow St. Francis of Assisi as brothers, living the Gospel in prayer, fraternity and ministry, witnessing simply to Jesus Christ and the Church as a joyful presence of hope and salvation to all, especially to those most in need.

Guiding Principles

PRAYER – Rooted in our Capuchin contemplative tradition and expressed in many forms.
As followers of St. Francis, desiring to be conformed more perfectly to the crucified and risen Christ

  • We affirm that our prayer is rooted in our Capuchin contemplative tradition and is expressed in many forms.
  • We seek to witness both personally and communally to affective prayer.
  • We seek to become a living prayer and joyful presence to draw others to Christ.

FRATERNITY – Rooted in mutual love, humble reverence and respect for one another and for all people.

We Capuchins are friars minor, rooted in mutual love, humble reverence and respect for one another and for all people.

  • Individually and communally, we commit ourselves to be in greater solidarity with the poor.
  • We manifest a compassionate caring attitude toward one another as brothers.
  • We affirm, animate, support and encourage the building of community.

MINORITY – Following the meek and humble Christ and sharing our joy as lesser brothers by walking with people of every social condition.

As brothers of St. Francis, we faithfully follow the meek and humble Christ.

  • We cultivate a disposition of humility and respect of the dignity of others.
  • We share our joy as lesser brothers by walking with people of every social condition and by being instruments of reconciliation.
  • We commit ourselves to the evaluation of our lifestyle, both individually and communally.

COME AND SEE WEEKENDS

Gentlemen, do you wonder what it’s like to serve God as a Capuchin Franciscan?

The Western Province offers several “Come & See” weekends throughout the year, offering single Catholic men a chance to discern a possible Capuchin vocation.

A vocation retreat is a great opportunity to meet Capuchin Franciscan priests and brothers, talk to some of our students in formation and see first hand what our life is like.

These retreats are held at San Lorenzo Seminary in Santa Ynez, California and typically begin on a Friday at 5:00 PM and end by noon on the following Sunday.

For more information contact:

Vocation Director
Western America Province
Fr. Victor Taglianetti OFM Cap.
200 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada-Flintridge, CA 91011
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.CapuchinsWest.org/Vocations