Many PathsOne Journey

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Many PathsOne Journey

• Capuchins of Central Canada

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The Capuchin Family

• Founded in 1528 by Fr. Matthew of Bascio in Italy
  to renew the vigor of religious life rooted in
  poverty and service to others.
• With over 11 000 Friars around the world in 102
  countries, Friars look to a two fold life of
  prayer and apostolic activity.

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80 Years of Service in Canada

• In 1927, Flemish Capuchins brought the Franciscan
  vision to Canada. Today we imitate the
  cosmopolitan character of our country having
  members that are English, Irish, French-Canadian,
  Italian, Spanish, African, Polish and so on.

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On the Journey . . .
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Franciscan Life Men of Many Paths, Traveling a
Common Journey

• Fraternity What is fraternity?
• A special bond means belonging to a family of
  faith, with freedom to be himself and acceptance
  from his brothers.
• Capuchins are men of varying talents and
  interests, bound together by the common call to
  express the Gospel.

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Two Fold Life Ministries

• Ministry within the Church is the
• answer to that call of the Lord.
• Capuchins are in our world today in cities and
  towns, in classrooms and farms, hospitals and
  prisons, in pulpits and foreign ministries
  following the footsteps of Christ.
• Capuchins have varying ministerial roles such as
  chaplains, social workers, teachers, and pastors
  - all gathered as brothers.

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News - Read All About it!
Br. John Corriveau, OFM Cap A New Capuchin Bishop
in the Diocese of Nelson, BC A man known by many
titles a son a man ... a brother a
priest a teacher a leader a servant a
bishop a Capuchin
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On the Front Lines of Service

• Being a Capuchin, means actively searching for
  ways to serve and to help others.
• By living amongst and journeying with the
  marginalized and impoverished of our communities,
  Capuchins understand their needs and worries.
• Often, this means answering Gods call in radical
  and innovative ways, for every hunger of humanity
  is a Friars concern.

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St. Francis Table

• Started in 1987, St. Francis Table sought to
  offer a service to the poor and low income
  members of our society in a radically different
  way.
• The restaurant style, offers patrons a nourishing
  meal in a manner that recognizes and emphasized
  their dignity.
• Hungry and fed, stranger and welcomed, thirsty
  and living water make a difference at 1322 Queen
  Street.

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Ministries in Your Own Backyard

• Parishes Since 1927, our Friars have come from
  different parts of the world to minister among
  immigrants Flemish, Dutch, Czech, Polish,
  Italian, Spanish, and Eritrean families both in
  Ontario and Manitoba.
• Chaplaincies Friars have answered the call to
  serve in hospitals, jails, and in educational
  institutions.
• Social Justice Ministries You will find Friars
  involved in a range of activities ranging from
  marching on picket lines to handing out coffee
  and sandwiches to street people. A unique
  ministry is Poverello Charity, where members of
  our society who have been afflicted with mental
  illness are invited to live a supportive,
  community experience.

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Attending to our Youth and Adult Spiritual Needs

• Mount Alverno provides a relatively quiet area in
  the building, as well as a hermitage for
  individual retreatants. The beauty of the
  picturesque Caledon Hills, the nature paths on
  our 102 acres, and the location of Mt. Alverno
  away from the city all lend to individuals
  enjoying a reflective getaway.

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Two Fold Life Prayer

• Capuchins feel a deep and lasting friendship and
  trust in God through frequent, open, and
  uninhibited conversation in prayer.
• Through community prayer, Friars find strength
  and encouragement.
• In community prayer, the brothers remember
  problems and worries of those in need.
• Daily, the Friars gather together to pray the
  official prayer of the Church, the Liturgy of the
  Hours.
• Monthly, the Friars gather for a day of
  recollection and yearly, for a common week of
  retreat.
• Friars are encouraged to leave their work from
  time to time and to spend time in individual
  reflection.

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• In this world I cannot see the Most High Son of
  God with my own eyes, except for His Most Holy
  Body and Blood.
• St. Francis of Assisi

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Saint Francis of Assisi
Make Me A Channel of Your Peace
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Capuchin Franciscan Saints
St. Anthony of Padua
St. Conrad
St. Seraphim
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Capuchin Saints for Our Lifetime
St. Padre Pio
Bl. Solanus Casey
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Becoming A Franciscan

• Emphasis is placed on training to be a Capuchin
  as part of the Initial Formation.
• Steps In Beginning the Journey
• Pre-Postulancy living with and as a Friar for a
  small period of time.
• Postulancy living the Capuchin life and in
  ministry to the poor.
• Novitiate Invested with the Habit, a year of
  reflection and prayer on Franciscanism and
  vows.
• Taking the Vows vows that form the Capuchin
  Commitment.
• Beginning of Ministry Preparation brotherhood
  or priesthood.

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The Habit, the Cord, and the Meaning

• A simple white cord with three knots tied in it.
  Thats what a Capuchin wears around his waist
  to bind himself to Jesus Christ.

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Getting into the habit . . .
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Young Men Wear Beards of Austerity
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Old Friars Wear Smiles of Fulfillment
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Want to know more?

• Contact the Vocation Director
• Br. Louis Mousseau
• P.O. Box 520, Station A
• Toronto, ON M3M 3A8
• Office 416-241-3101 ext 248
• Cell 416-819-6687
• vocations_at_capuchins.ca
• www.capuchins.ca