The Capuchin Franciscan friars are a Roman Catholic religious order of brothers and priests inspired by the life and ideals of St. Francis of Assisi and living a life of prayer and service to others.

The Capuchin order, a branch of the Franciscan order of which Boston Archbishop-Elect Sean Patrick O’Malley is a member, was formed in 1525 by friars who wanted to recommit to a life of simplicity in ...

Catholics in Nigeria are mourning the death of seven Capuchin Franciscan friars who died in a tragic road accident while traveling from Enugu to Cross River state on May 3. According to a statement ...

Volunteering to support the mission of Detroit’s Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph can have a real impact on one’s life. Just ask Mike Schodowski, whose experience with the friars has made ...

Members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in Nigeria are appealing for prayers following a car accident that claimed the lives of seven of their brothers and left several others injured.

CLEVELAND — The newest restaurant at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland celebrates monastic cuisine while aiming to serve the community, provide workforce training, and bring people together.