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.
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
Grace in Suffering
It was only after my arrival in Detroit that I came to know more about Blessed Solanus. One day, a theme for a reflection I was writing was, “how Solanus looked at the suffering he confronted in his life”. I am happy to share…
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Do This in Memory of Me
It was June, 1937, and there was going to be a grand celebration at St. Joseph’s Church in Prescott, Wisconsin. The parish was celebrating its 75th anniversary! St. Joseph’s was memorable…
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Phil’s Story of Healing and Grace
Phil found God’s grace and healing through the intercession of Blessed Solanus Casey.
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Rejoice and Be Glad: Yours is the Kingdom of God
With the arrival of July, we joyfully prepare to commemorate the feast of Blessed Solanus Casey, a simple Capuchin friar whose life still inspires countless hearts worldwide…
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Rosary Prayer
Join the Knights of Columbus Blessed Solanus Casey Council #3797 in praying the Holy Rosary the last Saturday of every month.
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.
DetailsTransitus of St. Francis of Assisi
Join us at St. Bonaventure Chapel as we celebrate the Transitus or “crossing over” of our Holy Father Francis of Assisi from his early life to eternal life, presented by the St. Bonaventure Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order. This prayer service takes place on the vigil of the Feast of St. Francis and includes music and prayers, and concludes with a distribution of almond cookies.
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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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