The Caperone October 2020
Newsletter from San Lorenzo Novitiate The Caperone is a newsletter produced and edited by the novices of the NAPCC.
Capuchin Vocation Office
Skip to main contentFr. David visiting from Mexico and Fr. Peter in the Vocation Office 2020
Is God Calling You?
Virtual fundraising for Circle "V" camp for children (St. Vincent de Paul) 2020
Come and See Weekend-October 2-4-2020 St. Conrad Friary, Berkeley
Marciano begins the Postulancy! Marciano received the TAU on the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis 2020
On Saturday, August 22/2020 the Capuchins from Mission Santa Inés; the novitiate and Franciscans from other communities
join Bishop Barron for a Mass and prayer service in Solvang, CA to honor St Junípero Serra as a prayerful response to
the destruction of his statues at various locations throughout California.
Bishop Barron celebrates Mass for the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary at OMSI
Jesus came to save us!
Farewell! Br. Austin and Br. Artie are leaving OMSI after completing their summer assignment.
Great student friars. We will miss them!
NAPCC Novitiate-San Lorenzo 2020/21
Corona Virus Pandemic: Small businesses closed in Solvang.
A haunting memory of the many that have visited before the virus.
Corona Virus Pandemic: Blessings and prayers for senior citizens and care-givers at Friendship House.
Corona Virus: Blessings and prayers for senior care residents at Atterdag Village
Corona Virus Pandemic: Praying for all who have walked these now empty streets of Solvang
Fr. Javier's first English Mass at OMSI March 2020
Jackie, Fr. Rapael-visiting from El Salvador,Fr. Peter, Jesus and Cody
Religious Education Congress 2020
Br. Austin (Province of New York-Guam) former Novice at San Lorenzo with friends and Capuchin students. Studies are at the University of the Philippines.
Meeting of Vocation Directors at San Lorenzo February 2020
Students from Berkeley attending Fr. Michael James funeral services-Br. Marvin, Br. Artie and Br. Austin
January 2020
Long time friends of the Capuchins-Doris is celebrating her 90th birthday!
Student House in Berkeley 2020
Senior Friars 2020
Fr. Robert, Fr. Peter and Fr. Moses after morning Mass at OMSI
Mass at Circle "V" Camp near Lake Cachuma. Counselors and supporters work together for a week of
spiritual and country experience for inner city children. (St. Vincent de Paul)
July 13th, 2019, Profession of Simple Vows-Friars gathering after the Mass.
Fr. Reynaldo, visiting from the St. Augustine Province is welcomed by
Br. Alex (Vocations Asst.), Fr. Peter (Vocations Director) and Br. Victor (Vocations Asst.) "Welcome Fr. Reynaldo!"
Memorial Mass for Fr. Jesus Vela OFM Cap. May 25th, 2019
Fr. Peter Banks, O.F.M. Cap., Vocation Director
Capuchin Vocation Office
P.O. Box 618
Solvang, CA 93464
(805) 686-4127
peterbanksofmcap@yahoo.com
CAPUCHIN FRANCISCANS: Hearing the Call
CAPUCHIN FRANCISCANS: Inspired by St. Francis
Special Dates to Remember
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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Date: 12/8/2020 |
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Date: 12/12/2020 |
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The Nativity of the Lord Date: 12/25/2020 |
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Date: 12/27/2020 |
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Latest News
Virtual Fundraising for Circle "V" children's camp
The team and Fr. Peter are preparing a virtual fundraising for the Circle "V" children's camp.
(St. Vincent de Paul)
Assistant Vocation Director
Br. Victor will be assisting Fr. Peter Banks in the Vocation ministry. He resides in Burlingame and will be an asset in contacting young men interested in religious life.