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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More than 100,000 pilgrims visit the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit each year. The Capuchin Retreat center is a spiritual oasis located on 95 wooded acres in Washington Township. The Capuchin Soup Kitchen provides 1,000 meals per day from two locations, along with additional programs aimed at supporting people experiencing hunger, homelessness, and other challenges.

// 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 more than 1.25 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.


// UPCOMING EVENTS


// LEADERSHIP

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


// CONTACT INFORMATION

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