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.
Learn MoreMeet Our Ministry Leaders!
Meet Father Vito and Father Julius, the Director and Associate 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 assumed the responsibility as the Associate Director of Capuchin Retreat in June 2022. He was previously stationed in Tamil Nadu, India where he completed the first 7 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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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.
Learn MoreUpcoming Programs
Morning of Reflection: Contemplating the Risen Christ on San Damiano Cross
San Damiano Cross was so dear to St. Francis of […]
DetailsWomen’s Retreat Weekend: In His Footsteps
Join us for a weekend retreat for women at Capuchin Retreat where, through the life and ministry of St Francis, we will rediscover the graces of our lives and God’s loving presence.
DetailsWomen’s Retreat Weekend: In His Footsteps
Join us for a weekend retreat for women at Capuchin Retreat where, through the life and ministry of St Francis, we will rediscover the graces of our lives and God’s loving presence.
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Viva Cristo Rey!
The life of Blessed Miguel Pro wasn’t long—he was only 36 years old when he died—but it was full. He ministered in his native Mexico during a time of rampant anticlericalism and persecution of the Church.
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Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
In the 18th century, more than 1400 years after the Lateran Basilica was first dedicated, Pope Clement XII had an inscription placed over the entrance. It was, of course, in Latin; and it proclaimed this massive cathedral the “mother and head of all churches of Rome and the world.”
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Good Shepherd
It is interesting to me that the image of Jesus as Good Shepherd has remained so popular and appealing to people down through the centuries. Most of us have no direct contact with sheep or shepherds, and yet there seems to be some sort of comfort or assurance that people feel with this kind of imagery.
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Interested in becoming a Capuchin?
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.