News and updates from the Cause for Canonization, the Solanus Casey Center and the Father Solanus Guild.
The late Br. Michael Crosby, OFM Cap. recalls in Thank God Ahead of Time: The Life and Spirituality of Solanus Casey, that near the end of his sermon, Fr. Gerald recalled “two loves” of Solanus—people who were sick and those who…
Fr. Edward Foley, Capuchin, Vice-Postulator of the Cause for Canonization, on his research into Blessed Solanus Casey’s surprising sacramental ministry.
January invites the Church into a season of deep reflection and renewed hope. As the new year begins, Christians around the world pause during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to pray for the fulfillment of Jesus’ heartfelt desire…
At age fifteen Stephen was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. But his life wasn’t the first in the family to be touched by Solanus’ intercession.
The time before Christmas every year is filled with signs of preparation all around us. Even before the liturgical season of Advent begins, one cannot help but notice the Christmas decorations already on the light poles along the roads…
The Seraphic Mass Association was founded in Lucerne, Switzerland, on October 18, 1899. A Third Order Secular Franciscan named Frieda Folger discovered the need to financially support Capuchin Missionaries around…
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…
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…
Phil found God’s grace and healing through the intercession of Blessed Solanus Casey.
