St. Joseph of Cupertino Province Serving the Western United States
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 …
Each year on the evening of October 3rd the Franciscan family around the world pauses to celebrate Transitus, the passing of St. Francis from this life to life with God. It is celebrated the night of October 3, the eve Read More …
On September 23, 1981, the St. Joseph of Cupertino Province was established. The Province was established at our then Provinicialate and Novitiate at Arroyo Grande. The Provincialate was moved to Castro Valley in 2016. The Story of the Foundation of Read More …
Named after the patron saint of students and aviators, our Province remembers the Feast Day of St. Joseph of Cupertino. Let us take time to reflect on the life of St. Joseph and be inspired by his devotion to the Read More …