Past Events

The Capuchin Friars are inviting single Catholic men (18-35) who are discerning a possible religious or priestly vocation to come for an enquiry evening at our Hermit's Retreat, 180 Power Street, Hawthorn VIC (near St Anthony's Shrine). The program for the night will be as follows: 6:00pm Welcome and introduction 6:30pm Adoration, Evening Prayer & Benediction 7:15pm Dinner 7:45pm Presentations on Religious life/Priesthood & Capuchin life and spirituality 9:00pm Night Prayer Please RSVP to Father Thomas to let us know…

*** CAPFEST is back for 2018! *** :) Join other young people (18-35yrs) from around Australia for the 2018 Capuchin Youth Fest! This year’s THEME is: "HIS WORD. MY LIFE. FULFILMENT! – A Practical Approach to the Scriptures" Come along and find out how we can, as young Catholics, approach the Scriptures and learn how to deepen our relationship with God through the very important gift of His Word that He has given us - as well as have a…

Live the Gospel! Build the Kingdom! Share the Joy! Change the world with us! The Capuchin Friars are inviting single Catholic men (18-35) who are discerning a possible religious vocation to come for a weekend of discernment. It's at 98 Catherine Street, Leichhardt NSW from 7:30pm on Friday evening until 4pm Sunday afternoon on the weekend of 24-26th August 2018. There will be Mass on Saturday and Sunday, Adoration, quiet prayer, talks, confession available and quiet time. These types of…

We are holding a Discernment Reflection Weekend for young men (18-35) at the beautiful location of Marian Valley from 7:30pm on Friday evening until 3pm Sunday afternoon 16-18 November 2018. So if you're in Queensland (or elsewhere) and you would like an opportunity to further discern your vocation, come along! There will be Mass on Saturday and Sunday, Adoration, quiet prayer, talks, confession available and quiet time. These types of days are so beneficial for the discernment process. Make the…

Live the Gospel! Build the Kingdom! Share the Joy! Change the world with us! The Capuchin Friars are inviting single Catholic men (18-35) who are discerning a possible religious vocation to come for a weekend of discernment. It's at the Marymount Mercy Centre, Castle Hill NSW from 7:30pm on Friday evening until 4pm Sunday afternoon 15-17th February 2019. There will be Mass on Saturday and Sunday, Adoration, quiet prayer, talks, confession available and quiet time. These types of days are…

Vocations Enquiry Day with the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Saturday 30th March Young men (18-35) are invited to come and hear about the life and vocations of the priesthood and consecrated religious life. The Capuchins will be hosting this opportunity to hear about our way of life, to pray, and have your questions answered. It will be 10am-3pm on Saturday, 30th March in the Bishop Kennedy Room which is above the church foyer at St Francis Church, Newton Rd, Newton. Lunch…

*** CAPFEST is back for 2019! *** :) Join other young people (18-35yrs) from around Australia for the 2019 Capuchin Youth Fest! From Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th August 2019, there will be TALKS, GAMES, DAILY MASS, ADORATION, LIVE MUSIC...and MORE! all at a scenic location on the Port Hacking River in the Royal National Park, Sydney (the Rathane Centre at Youthworks Port Hacking Conference Centres). The Theme for this year's CAPFEST is "Like Mary, becoming what we are made…

Vocations Enquiry Day with the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Saturday 24th August 2019 Young men (18-35) are invited to come and hear about the life and vocations of the priesthood and consecrated religious life. The Capuchins will be hosting this opportunity to hear about our way of life, to pray, and have your questions answered. It will be 2pm-7pm on Saturday, 24th August 2019 at St Fiacre's Parish Hall, which is at the top of the driveway at 98 Catherine Street,…