Capuchin Ministries

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world.
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Br. Gary Wegner, OFM Cap., and Br. Tien Dinh, OFM Cap., serve lunch at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

// MISSION

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world.


// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

Capuchin Retreat: A 95-acre spirituality center in Washington, Michigan.

Capuchin Soup Kitchen: Tending to basic needs, especially the need for food.

  • Meal Program: Two community hubs serving 1,000 fresh, nutritious meals per day.
  • Earthworks Urban Farm: A 1.25-acre organic farm teaching sustainable urban agriculture.
  • On the Rise Bakery: Providing a fresh start for citizens returning from incarceration or addiction treatment.
  • Jefferson House: A CARF-accredited residential treatment center for indigent men overcoming addiction.
  • Rosa Parks Children & Youth Program: Tutoring, art, and leadership development for Detroit youth.
  • Capuchin Services Center: Social workers, clothing distribution, and food pantry providing nearly 3.4 million pounds of food annually.

Solanus Casey Center: An urban oasis housing the tomb of Solanus Casey. Masses, reconciliation, healing service, tours, museum, and more.

Br. David Preuss, OFM Cap., blesses a pilgrim at the Solanus Casey Center. In the background, pilgrims pray at the tomb of Father Solanus Casey.

// UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 53rd SOCK Dinner
    sockdinner.org
    Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
  • Bocce with the Brothers
    boccewiththebrothers.org
    Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Novena and Feast
    of Solanus Casey
    solanuscasey.org
    July 22-30, 2026
  • A Gouda Evening
    ofmcap.cc/gouda
    Sunday, June 14, 2026
Capuchin Retreat Center is your Franciscan home, a place of spiritual renewal and growth, situated on 95 wooded acres in northern Macomb County.

// LEADERSHIP

Br. Mark Joseph Costello, Provincial Minister
Br. Ben Joseph, Director, Solanus Casey Center
Br. Vito Martinez, Director, Capuchin Retreat Center
Br. Gary Wegner, Executive Director, Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Kristi Hassouna, Director of Development


// CONTACT INFORMATION

1820 Mt. Elliot St.
Detroit, MI 48207
313-479-2100
thecapuchins.org