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Mass
Join the Capuchin Franciscans for Mass inside the Chapel every Monday through Friday at 8:00 am. Note that there is no Sunday Mass offered at Capuchin Retreat at this time. We ask the faithful to worship at their home parish on Sundays.
Tap into Life Young Adult Ministry
Connect with other Catholic young adults while exploring the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi at Capuchin Retreat.
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COVID-19
In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Capuchin Retreat is operating with a reduced capacity for in-person retreats and programs. Masses are held outdoors Monday through Saturday at 8:00 pm on the front lawn of the retreat house. The grounds of the retreat center are open for individuals and members of the same household to enjoy while observing social distancing. We ask that those visiting the grounds check in at the front desk. In compliance with Michigan guidelines, face masks are required to be worn in the Retreat House and at outdoor Mass.
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Upcoming Programs
Women’s Retreat Weekend: “Blessed be God in all His designs”
The Friars of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph invite you to celebrate in this great opportunity of gratitude for the gift of Solanus Casey in our world and Church. Capuchin Retreat Center would like to focus the theme of our annual retreat on how the gift of Bl. Solanus Casey can shape and help us in our own living of spirituality and build a stronger relationship with God and our neighbor.
DetailsMass at St. Kieran
Saturday Holy Mass at St. Kieran Parish celebrated by one of the Capuchin Franciscan friars from Capuchin Retreat.
DetailsOutdoor Stations of the Cross
Join us for an outdoor Stations of the Cross prayer service. We will walk the paved path around the Stations of the Cross using scripture and hymns as we pray.
DetailsRecent Blog Posts
Lenten Gospels
As Lent comes around each year, I recall the lesson I learned some years ago. I was already a priest for about 30 years, and this struck me as new knowledge. It was always there, but how would I know “unless someone shows me?”
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Who Are We?
When people say “this is not who we are,” we are called by Christ to examine who we truly are, and look to him for guidance, wisdom, and healing.
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Baptism of Jesus
We close the Christmas Season with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. I’m sure, as this day comes along each year, some people ask, “Why would Jesus have to be baptized?”
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The Sign of the Cross
We are in the beginning of a New Year. It is the custom of Catholics to begin and end many things with the Sign of the Cross.
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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.