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.
Membership, monthly reflections and eventsFrom the Vice-Postulator of the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey
Recent Blog Posts
Redefining Success – The Stigmata of St. Francis
Br. Gary Wegner recaps his experience of getting to know the stories of Blessed Solanus Casey during his tenure as a Capuchin.
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Blessed be God in All His Designs
Br. Gary Wegner recaps his experience of getting to know the stories of Blessed Solanus Casey during his tenure as a Capuchin.
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New Solanus Casey Documentary to premiere July 28
A new film “The Violinist: Stories of Solanus Casey” will hold its public premiere at the Solanus Casey Center on July 28 and will be available on the Formed streaming platform.
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Independence Reconsidered
A highlight of the month of July in the USA is our celebration of Independence Day. This year, the 4th of July marks the 248th anniversary of our founders’ declaration that we would be free from the rule of…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Capuchin Golf Classic
Tee up your support for the Solanus Casey Center and Capuchin Retreat for the inaugural Capuchin Golf Classic, a day of golf, dinner and fun at the beautiful Greystone Golf Club.
DetailsTransitus of St. Francis of Assisi
Join us at St. Bonaventure Chapel as we celebrate the Transitus or “crossing over” of our Holy Father Francis of Assisi from his early life to eternal life, presented by the St. Bonaventure Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order. This prayer service takes place on the vigil of the Feast of St. Francis and includes music and prayers, and concludes with a distribution of almond cookies.
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.
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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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