The Word of God: The Heart of Franciscan Life

October is a special month for Franciscans, and this year is especially meaningful as we continue to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi…

septembre 22, 2026

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Novena of St. Francis of Assisi

Join us for a noon Mass in St. Bonaventure Chapel on weekdays and Saturdays from September 25 to November 3 as we prepare for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4.

août 27, 2026

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Join the Capuchin Franciscan friars and the St. Bonaventure Fraternity of Secular Franciscans as we celebrate the Feast of Our Seraphic Father St. Francis of Assisi.

juillet 22, 2026

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Transitus de Saint François d'Assise

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.

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Transformed by Failure

As we begin our Novena, one of the themes that already speaks deeply to my heart is the reflection on the fourth day: “Solanus the Humble Servant: Transformed by Failure.” It continues to speak powerfully to the reality of our lives today…

juillet 21, 2026

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Rejoice and Be Glad: Yours is the Kingdom of God

Jesus sitting on top of a mountain surrounded by those listening to him.

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…

juillet 9, 2025

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Feast Day Mass

Black and white photograph of Blessed Solanus Casey and a group of the faithful with superimposed text that reads: "Blessed Solanus Casey Novena."

Join us for this year’s Novena and Feast Day for Blessed Solanus Casey, holy and beloved Capuchin priest, on the road to sainthood in the Catholic Church. Our nine-day Novena will begin on July 22 and culminate with the Feast of Solanus Casey on July 30.

juin 6, 2025

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Join the Capuchin Franciscan friars and the St. Bonaventure Fraternity of Secular Franciscans as we celebrate the Feast of Our Seraphic Father St. Francis of Assisi.

septembre 12, 2024

Bienheureux Solanus Casey

Solanus Casey Novena 2024

Le bienheureux Solanus Casey, prêtre capucin bien-aimé de Détroit sur la voie de la sainteté dans l'Église catholique, sera commémoré au Centre Solanus Casey par une neuvaine de neuf jours commençant le 22 juillet et culminant avec la fête de Solanus Casey le 30 juillet.

7 juin 2024

Bienheureux Solanus Casey