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.
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.
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1780 Mount Elliott StBlessed Solanus Casey, beatified in 2017, is on the path to sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. If canonized, Blessed Solanus would be the first U.S.-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.
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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 eventsThe year 2026 has been proclaimed the Year of St. Francis by Pope Leo XIV, marking an extraordinary jubilee to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. From January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the global Church is invited to reflect on Franciscan themes of peace, simplicity and care for creation. Pilgrims who visit Franciscan sites during this time may receive a plenary indulgence. This includes the Solanus Casey Center.
We have journeyed through Lent, which has brought us to Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday. To put it in a nutshell, we have been meditating on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. This is what the Church calls the Paschal Mysteries…
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“Hi Yo, Silver” and the Lone Ranger was on his way to another adventure, rescuing the innocent and capturing the villains. The masked man provided me with many hours of entertainment, usually…
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The late Br. Michael Crosby, OFM Cap. recalls in Thank God Ahead of Time: The Life and Spirituality of Solanus Casey, that near the end of his sermon, Fr. Gerald recalled “two loves” of Solanus—people who were sick and those who…
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Fr. Edward Foley, Capuchin, Vice-Postulator of the Cause for Canonization, on his research into Blessed Solanus Casey’s surprising sacramental ministry.
Read MoreJoin the Knights of Columbus Blessed Solanus Casey Council #3797 in praying the Holy Rosary the last Saturday of every month.
DetailsJoin 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.
DetailsJoin the Knights of Columbus Blessed Solanus Casey Council #3797 in praying the Holy Rosary the last Saturday of every month.
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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.”
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Capuchins give priority in their ministries to the two loves of St. Francis’ life:
Serving our sisters and brothers in challenging circumstances, and preaching the Gospel.
