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Reflections from Friars in Postulancy

Discerning a call to Religious Life can be overwhelming. Sometimes finding a common bond with another individual helps us to listen more closely to God's Call. To read some personal thoughts from our friars in formation, please click the link below.

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Discernment Weekends

Capuchin Franciscans offer six “Come and See” discernment weekends each academic year for Catholic men between the ages of 18 and 40. Our weekends provide an opportunity to meet other interested men discerning God’s Call, visit some of our various ministry sites in New York and New England and to speak with our Capuchin Brothers about their ministries.

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Capuchin Ministries

Capuchin Franciscans have numerous ministerial sites in the New York and New England area. We minister in suburban, rural and inner city parishes; elementary, high school and college teaching; retreat ministry; social work; hospital ministry; prisons/correctional facilities; and ministry to day laborers. We also are missioners in this country, Honduras in Central America, Guam in the Mariana Islands, the Hawaiian Islands and Ryukyu Islands in Japan.

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Living the Gospel...Making a Difference

The Capuchin Franciscans are inspired by the life and ideals of St. Francis of Assisi, dedicated to serving those in need, living a simple lifestyle together and drawing closer to the Lord through common and private prayer.

Are you looking to understand God’s Will in your life?

Are you looking for fulfillment?

Are you looking for a life of brotherhood, prayer and service to the poor?

...if you are asking yourself these questions maybe God is calling you to consider the Capuchin Franciscan way of life.

FRATERNITY MINISTRY PRAYER

“Inspired by God, St. Francis initiated a gospel form of life that He called a brotherhood according to the example of the life of Christ and His disciples.”
Capuchin Constitutions 83:5

Weekend Presentation New Postulant Class Weekend Social

We welcome your interest in the Capuchin Franciscans. If you are a Catholic man between the ages of 18 and 40, perhaps we could assist you in your discernment process and invite you to contact Brother Tim Jones, O.F.M., Cap., Director of Vocation Ministry, to learn more about our way of life, our ministries and answer any questions you may have.

Brother Tim Jones, O.F.M., Cap.
Good Shepherd Friary
608 Isham Street
New York, NY 10034
(212) 567-1300
Email: brotimjones@yahoo.com