Born Bernard Casey in Oak Grove, Wisconsin
Baptized, St. Joseph Mission Church in Prescott, Wisconsin
First Communion, St. Patrick Church in Hudson, Wisconsin
Father Solanus leaves St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee.
Father Solanus arrives at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit and joins the Capuchins as a novice
Invested as Capuchin Novice Francis Solanus
Father Solanus professes his first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar
Immediately after professing his vows, Solanus takes the train to Milwaukee to begin his preistly formation at St. Francis of Assisi Monastery
Solanus professes his solemn vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar to live in poverty, chastity and obedience
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Father Solanus is ordained a subdeacon at St. Francis de Sales Seminary Chapel in Milwaukee.
Ordained as Priest, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Milwaukee
His first assignment at Sacred Heart Friary in Yonkers, New York
Transferred to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, New York City
Transferred to our Lady of Angels, Harlem
Transferred to St. Bonaventure Monastery, Detroit
Transferred to St. Michael Parish in Brooklyn, New York
Semi-retired at St. Felix Friary in Huntington, Indiana
Returns to Detroit for medical treatments
Gives up his soul to God at St. John Hospital, Detroit
Declared Venerable by St. John Paul II
Pope Francis Announces Plan for Beatification of Fr. Solanus
Fr. Solanus is Beatified and is now known as Blessed.
