Welcome
The Capuchin Franciscan friars of the Province of St. Joseph, along with our partners in ministry, welcome you to this space dedicated to the memory and spirituality of our brother, Blessed Solanus Casey. Here, you can learn about Blessed Solanus and his cause for sainthood. You can plan a visit or take a virtual tour of the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit. You can learn about and become a member of the Father Solanus Guild. You can shop our online store, or submit prayer petitions.
Visit the Solanus Casey Center
Inspired by the life and example of our brother, Blessed Solanus Casey, this Center strives to be a place of pilgrimage, healing, reconciliation and peace.
Location:
1780 Mount Elliott StDetroit, MI 48207-3427
USA Hours, Mass times and confession schedule
Cause for Canonization
Blessed Solanus Casey, beatified in 2017, is on the path to sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. If canonized, Blessed Solanus would be the first American-born priest to become a saint.
Many favors have been reported due to the intercession of Blessed Solanus, both in his lifetime and following his death in 1957. The Vice-Postulator of the Cause for Canonization collects and tracks these favor reports. We invite the public to report any favors received to us.
Report a favor
The Father Solanus Guild
In becoming a member of the Father Solanus Guild, you are keeping alive the inspiring memory of Blessed Solanus and bringing knowledge of his exemplary life to others. In addition, you are making possible the archiving of information about his life and work, and providing prayer, support and material assistance to the Vice Postulator for the Cause of Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey.
Learn MoreFrom the Vice-Postulator of the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey
Recent Blog Posts
Father Solanus and the Eucharist
We have heard and we know from our life’s experiences that trauma redeemed, as well as the Gospel spirit of poverty, are fundamental for understanding St Francis and his power in the world and in the history of the Church, as well as in his humble son Blessed Solanus
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😇 Example of Holiness
There are so many examples of holiness to celebrate and imitate. Solanus through his witness offers a prime example of a life of holiness through his way of doing everyday things in an extraordinary way.
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Reverence, Solanus, Holiness…
Reverence was the fundamental virtue that accompanied Blessed Solanus in all his ministries to the poor and the sick. It is, in fact, the core virtue that led him on the path of holiness.
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The Parable of “Bazinga”
There you have it – a baptized equivalent of a Sheldon Cooper “bazinga,” the unexpected final twist that catches us off guard ambushes us with wisdom pulls the rug out from under our presumptions and delivers a considerable dose of humility to those who think they understand. It’s called a parable!
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Walking with our Grief: Holiday Edition
Holidays can be stressful and have the potential to bring us a lot of anxiety, but when we are grieving the loss of a loved one, they can make it even more difficult. During this one-hour presentation, Br. Fred Cabras, a licensed social worker and Capuchin friar, will teach us key components to better walking with our grief.
DetailsFirst Friday Eucharistic Adoration
Join the Capuchin friars and the wider Catholic community in prayer and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament each First Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with noontime benediction.
DetailsAnointing of the Sick
Join us for the sacrament of the anointing of the sick at St. Bonaventure Chapel.
DetailsLivestream
Canonization Prayer
O God, I adore You. I give myself to You. May I be the person You want me to be, and May Your will be done in my life today.
I thank You for the gifts You gave Father Solanus. If it is Your Will, bless us with the Canonization of Father Solanus so that others may imitate and carry on his love for all the poor and suffering of our world.
As he joyfully accepted Your divine plans, I ask You, according to Your Will, to hear my prayer for… (your intention) through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
“Blessed be God in all His Designs.”
The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit
May 2017
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