Staff
Fr. Vito assumed the responsibility as Director of Capuchin Retreat in November 2021. Br. Vito comes to us from Chicago, where he has spent the past 10 years in ministry. He was previously involved with youth and young adult ministry and has strong connections with the Hispanic community on Chicago’s southwest side.
Fr. Julius was born and raised in Tamil Nadu, a Southeast state in India. After his theological studies and priestly ordination, he assumed the responsibility as the Associate Director of Capuchin Retreat Center in June 2022. He loves the Capuchin charism of preaching and accompanying people in their faith journey.
Fr. Biju came to Capuchin Retreat in 2017. Prior to that, he worked in the postulancy program in Milwaukee and before that seminarian formation and parish work in Punjab, India. He made perpetual profession of vows in 1998 and was ordained a priest in 2000. He studied in Rome from 2003-05 and received his Masters in Franciscan Spirituality.
Father Sullivan joined the preaching staff at Capuchin Retreat in 2021. Fr. Michael entered the Capuchin order in 1971 and was ordained in 1984. He served as provincial minister for the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph from 2014-2020. Prior to that, he ministered at St. Clare Montefalco Parish in Chicago from 2002 to 2014.
Lesley joined the staff in July 2017 as a part time administrative assistant. Her desire to joyfully serve others leads her here to assist in the hospitality and office work at Capuchin Retreat.
Michael joined us in May 2019 as the Maintenance Supervisor for the entire facility and grounds. He coordinates the day to day upkeep of the center and helps with long-term preventative maintenance. He is ecstatic to be part of a wonderful facility and a very caring staff.
Steve Endres has worked in our maintenance department for the past 12 years and coordinates with the Maintenance Supervisor for the smooth running of the facility and grounds on a daily basis.
Christine Pilzninski came on board in March 2019 as the housekeeper. Christine loves how peaceful the Retreat Center is and enjoys the people, the atmosphere, and her job of service.