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Inspired by the Past.

Dedicated to the Future.

Committed to the Present.

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 at
San Lorenzo Prayer Center in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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.

 


The Mendicant Winter 2012
"Fr. Peter Banks Children’s Library in Watts" is just one of the stories
Click on picture to read the official newsletter of our Province



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. JohnDe La Riva, OFM, Cap.
Associate, St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Vocation Assistant, Southern Region

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

 

Fr. Camillus MacRory, OFM, Cap.
Born In Belfast, Ireland
May 26th, 1925
Entered his heavenly home
December 25th, 2011

 

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Meet Our Newly Elected 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

 

 

Novices Invested


(Fr. Peter feels so proud
of his two new brothers)

 Fr. Peter Mary Banks, OFM Cap and
the Capuchin Franciscan Order 
are very proud of Ernesto Sanchez and
Christopher Silva, who were invested
with the Capuchin habit on Sunday,
July 24, at San Lorenzo Friary. 
Three Men Receive Tau



Tau Ceremony
at
The National Shrine of
St. Francis of Assisi
San Francisco, CA
On the Feast of the Stigmata
of Our Holy Father Francis
September 17, 2011

In the News Around the Province
*  A Parking Lot of Love - St. Lawrence of Brindisi  *
*  Br Hai Ho Ordained Deacon  *
 * 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
  • Religious Education Congress 2012

 



Newsletter of the North American Pacific
Capuchin Conference Novitiate
Issue 5, December 2011


Click to read the January 2012 Newsletter




'Listen to the Lord and follow His Will'
Capuchins make Front Page News
The Tidings, November 11, 2011





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


Updated: January 10, 2012