Welcome
The Capuchin Franciscan friars of the Province of St. Joseph, along with our partners in ministry, welcome you to this space dedicated to the memory and spirituality of our brother, Blessed Solanus Casey. Here, you can learn about Blessed Solanus and his cause for sainthood. You can plan a visit or take a virtual tour of the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit. You can learn about and become a member of the Father Solanus Guild. You can shop our online store, or submit prayer petitions.
Remembering Pope Francis
We unite in prayer with the faithful around the world for the ripose of the Holy Father Pope Francis as we pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the Church.
Memorial events at the Solanus Casey Center
Visit the Solanus Casey Center
Inspired by the life and example of our brother, Blessed Solanus Casey, this Center strives to be a place of pilgrimage, healing, reconciliation and peace.
Location:
1780 Mount Elliott StDetroit, MI 48207-3427
USA Hours, Mass times and confession schedule
Cause for Canonization
Blessed Solanus Casey, beatified in 2017, is on the path to sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. If canonized, Blessed Solanus would be the first U.S.-born priest to become a saint.
Many favors have been reported due to the intercession of Blessed Solanus, both in his lifetime and following his death in 1957. The Vice-Postulator of the Cause for Canonization collects and tracks these favor reports. We invite the public to report any favors received to us.
Report a favor
The Father Solanus Guild
In becoming a member of the Father Solanus Guild, you are keeping alive the inspiring memory of Blessed Solanus and bringing knowledge of his exemplary life to others. In addition, you are making possible the archiving of information about his life and work, and providing prayer, support and material assistance to the Vice Postulator for the Cause of Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey.
Membership, monthly reflections and eventsFrom the Vice-Postulator of the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey
Recent Blog Posts
All Praise be You, My Lord…
One of the ministries of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen is Earthworks Urban Farm. It is one of the oldest urban farms in the city of Detroit. Most of the food we grow — 3 tons last year! — goes to our two soup kitchens. Some goes to…
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Inaugural Solanus Casey Essay Prize awarded
Br. Gregory Armstrong, OFM Cap., a Capuchin friar from the Denver-based Province of St. Conrad currently studying at the Oblate School of Theology, has been awarded the inaugural Blessed Solanus Casey Essay Prize in the Graduate Student category.
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“Both tumors are gone”
Read the compelling story of Mary Bartold, who credits a stunning favor to the intercession of Blessed Solanus Casey.
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Isn’t that Enough to Make us Happy?
Recently I was talking with a friend about prayer. I was sharing with him how when I was working in the hospital in Chicago, I would find myself praying on my bus ride into the city. My friend kind of gave me a puzzled look…
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Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis
To mark the date of the Funeral Mass for Pope Francis in Rome, the Father Solanus Council of the Knights of Columbus will pray the Holy Rosary at 3:00 p.m. Join us in St. Bonaventure Chapel as we pray for our departed pontiff.
DetailsSolemn Mass of Suffrage for Pope Francis
Join us for a noon Mass at St. Bonaventure Monastery Chapel as we unite in prayer for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father Francis.
DetailsFirst Friday Eucharistic Adoration
Join the Capuchin friars and the wider Catholic community in prayer and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament each First Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with noontime benediction.
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Canonization Prayer
O God, I adore You. I give myself to You. May I be the person You want me to be, and May Your will be done in my life today.
I thank You for the gifts You gave Father Solanus. If it is Your Will, bless us with the Canonization of Father Solanus so that others may imitate and carry on his love for all the poor and suffering of our world.
As he joyfully accepted Your divine plans, I ask You, according to Your Will, to hear my prayer for… (your intention) through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
“Blessed be God in all His Designs.”
The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit
May 2017
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