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Inspired by the Past.

Dedicated to the Future.

Committed to the Present
.


St. Vincent de Paul Circle V Ranch
Fr. Peter giving Communion
to one of the campers
during an outdoor mass

 

Fr. Peter Banks, OFM Cap.
Vocation Director

Office located at 
Old Mission Santa Inés, Solvang, CA
Phone: 805-686-4127
e-mail: peterbanksofmcap@yahoo.com

The Capuchin Franciscans follow St. Francis of Assisi as brothers, living the Gospel in prayer, fraternity and ministry.

Through contemplative prayer, we witness to Jesus Christ, Mary, the Blessed Mother, and the Church as a joyful presence of hope and salvation to all—especially those most in need. Our worldwide brotherhood spans 101 countries, with 11,000 religious living in more than 1,800 communities. Our work includes ministries in parishes, schools, hospital and prison chaplaincies, retreat houses and historic missions.

If you’re contemplating a vocation, we’d like to invite you to learn what it really means to be a Capuchin brother or priest.


Attend one of our 
Come and See
Discernment Weekends


Come and experience contemplative prayer with Capuchin brothers and priests, reflect on the life of
St. Francis, and witness the sharing of vocation stories.

Schedule a one-on-one meeting
with our Vocation Director

Experience first hand our urban ministries
at St. Lawrence of Brindisi Parish in
Watts and St. Francis High School in
La Cañada Flintridge. Learn about Francis'
steadfast love for the poor, and more,
while on a personal tour with our Vocation Director, Fr. Peter Banks, OFM Cap.

E-mail peterbanksofmcap@yahoo.com or
call 805-686-4127 to arrange a meeting.





Br. Peter Ciolino, OFM Cap.
Student House, Berkeley
Vocation Assistant, Northern Region



Fr. Harold Snider, OFM, Cap.
Chaplain, Lompoc Federal Prison
Vocation Assistant, Central Region


Fr. Ron Talbot, OFM, Cap.

Fr. Hai Ho, OFM, Cap.
St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Vocation Assistants, Southern Region


Meet Our Definitory

 (left to right)
Fr. Harold Snider, OFM, Cap, Fr. Jesus Vela, OFM Cap, Fr. Matthew Elshoff, OFM Cap,
Fr. Antonio Marti, OFM Cap, Fr. Robert Barbato, OFM Cap


In The News!     In The News!     In The News!

 

 
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Our Invitation to serve: Our Ministries

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Capuchin Franciscan Friars of Our Past


In the News Around the Province
Mass in Mexico of the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Two Men Accepted into Postulancy

Br Hai Ho Ordained a Priest
Province to Aid Mission in Vietnam
A Parking Lot of Love - St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Fr. Jesus brings 8th Graders to visit Old Mission
Spotlight on Fr. David Beaumont

Calendar of Events

 

  • Pray for Vocations (Mon-Fri 1:00 PM) Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Old Mission Santa Ines

 



Let us remember:
Our Father is the Pilot!
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Abril 2013







The Mendicant
Fall 2012

Capuchins Franciscans - 2012 Annual Fund
Click to read the official newsletter of our Province





Contact Fr. Peter Banks, OFM Cap.
e-mail: peterbanksofmcap@yahoo.com or
call 805-686-4127 to arrange a meeting



Updated:May 17, 2013
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