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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 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.

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Upcoming Programs

Event Dec 06 – Dec 08

Recovery Weekend Retreat: “Abundant Fruits”

Recovery Retreat, led by Deacon Pete Cornell Our retreat leader, […]

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Event Dec 11

Advent Series: “Theological Virtues of Blessed Solanus – Hope”

Join us at Capuchin Retreat Center this Advent for a […]

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Event Dec 13

OUTDOOR ADVENT PRAYER WALKS

“Journey” as an advent theme was a common thread among […]

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Recent Blog Posts

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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August 23, 2024
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Color photograph of a yellow piece of caution tape stretched out blocking access to an area in a building. The word "CAUTION" is printed in large black block letters on the yellow tape.

Warning Signs

Major events in history often are preceded a series of warnings. Signs that frequently go unheeded until it is too late.

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August 16, 2024
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Color photo of a white goat in a meadow.

Scapegoating

There is something of a cottage industry on social media these days: The posting to the internet of videos of people doing bad or stupid things… and then getting their just deserts. You might call it a variation of scapegoating.

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August 15, 2024
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Detail of the painting "La Asunción de la Virgen" by Luca Giordano, circa 1698. Oil on canvas. Pubic Domain photo from the collection of the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

What do the Crucifixion, the Assumption and college graduation have in common? A reflection by Br. McLean Bennett, OFM Cap.

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