St. Joseph of Cupertino Province Serving the Western United States
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 …
On October 3, 1226, Francis of Assisi died. 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 Read More …