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Your Franciscan Home

Capuchin Retreat is a center of Franciscan spirituality and retreat situated on 95 wooded acres in Washington Township, Michigan.

The Capuchin friars welcome you.

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Daily Mass

Join us for Mass in our chapel on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00 a.m. and on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Please note that there is no public Sunday Mass. We ask the faithful to worship at their home parish on these days.

 

First Wednesday Relic Blessings

During the first Wednesday of every month at our 7:00 p.m. evening Mass we will provide blessings with a first-class relic of Blessed Solanus Casey in union with our brothers and sisters at the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit.

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Meet Our Ministry Leaders!

Meet Father Vito and Father Julius, the Director and Program Director of the Capuchin Retreat Center!

Fr. Vito assumed the responsibility as Director of Capuchin Retreat in November 2021 and was previously stationed in Chicago, where he spent 10 years in ministry. Fr. Vito attributes his mother for his commitment to social justice, his roots of Latino theology, and his love of cats.

Fr. Julius joined the staff at Capuchin Retreat in June 2022 and currently ministers as our Program Director. He was previously stationed in Tamil Nadu, India where he completed the first seven years of his Franciscan Capuchin formation and Chicago where he completed his M.Div., and M.A in theology at Catholic Theological Union. Fr. Julius loves the Capuchin charism of preaching and accompanying people in their faith journey.

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A color photograph of Br. Vito Martinez, OFM Cap. and Br. Julius Milton, OFM Cap.

Inside Our Home

Our remodeled rooms feature climate control, furnishings from Michigan manufacturers, updated security, and artwork from the late Br. Mike Gaffney, OFM Cap. of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph.

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Upcoming Programs

Event Nov 26 – Nov 29

Building Closed for Thanksgiving

There is no Mass on these days. The building is […]

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Event Dec 01

“Foundations of Faith” – Catholic Gentlemen Gathering

In collaboration with St. Kieran Church in Shelby Township, MI, […]

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Event Dec 03

Advent Series 2025 – Day 1

Journey Toward the Manger will focus on the three key […]

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Recent Blog Posts

September 10, 2025
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Close-up photograph of laundry machine washing clothes. By Engin Akyurt on unsplash.com.

When Change Saves

Reflecting on the pandemic and today’s readings, consider the inner changes needed to live more fully in Christ and love others well.

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September 3, 2025
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Portrait of St. Gregory the Great painted by Francisco Goya, circa 1796-1799.

Servant of the Servants

St. Gregory the Great led with prayer, compassion, and humility—leaving a legacy that still shapes the Church today.

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August 27, 2025
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Color photo of a jogger running through Monument Valley, Utah at sunrise or sunset.

Motivation

Today’s readings and memorial offer us several different ways to get motivated or to motivate others.

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September 11, 2024
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The word "No" written on a chalkboard being held up.

When a No is a Yes

Jesus, in his ministry, often told people “no”. Not because he didn’t love them or want what was best for them, but because he did.

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Today’s Reflection

Today's Verse: Psalm 23:2

The Lord is my shepherd..., to safe waters you lead me; you restore my strength.

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Capuchins give priority in their ministries to the two loves of St. Francis’ life:
Serving our sisters and brothers in challenging circumstances, and preaching the Gospel.

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