St. Joseph of Cupertino Province Serving the Western United States
Sunday, November 30, 2025, marks the first day of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming and the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. HOPE The 1st Week of Advent we embrace Read More …
National Vocation Awareness Week is celebrated November 2-8, 2025, by the Catholic Church in the United States. Through prayer and education, we dedicate the week to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. This 2025-2026 vocations poster shows Read More …
The four Provinces of Conventual Franciscans in the United States had a retreat for some of the Friars the week of October 26 through November 1. This was held at the Friar’s Holy Cross Retreat Center at Mesilla Park, NM.
On October 4th we celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis, our Founder of the Franciscan Order. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) is the patron saint of Italy, animals, and ecology. During his life, he astounded and inspired the Read More …