Past Events

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,…

The Capuchins invite young men (18-35yrs) for an information evening to find out more about the vocations to religious life and priesthood, to hear about the Capuchins, and to answer any questions. When: 6:30pm Friday, 20th September 2019 Where: The Hermit’s Retreat, 180 Power Street, Hawthorn (which is through the gate at the rear of the carpark - near St Anthony’s Church) Dinner will be provided. RSVP: To register or find out more, contact Father Thomas McFadden OFM Cap by…

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 22-24th November 2019. 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 9:00am on Saturday morning until 4pm Sunday afternoon 15-16th February 2020. There will be Mass on Saturday and Sunday, Adoration, quiet prayer, talks, confession available and quiet time. These retreat opportunities are very…

*** CAPFEST is postponed for 2020! *** Due to COVID-19, we are unfortunately unable to hold Capfest 2020 this year. We apologise for any inconvenience. We will be looking for opportunities to do something else later in the year - even if only virtual via Zoom. So stay tuned!! Join other young people (18-35yrs) from around Australia for the 2020 Capuchin Youth Fest! From Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2020, there will be TALKS, GAMES, DAILY MASS, ADORATION, LIVE…

The Secular Franciscan Fraternity and the Capuchin Friars of Newton will begin 'St Francis Week' on Saturday, and conclude with Mass on the occasion of the Secular Franciscan Fraternity of Newton's 62nd Anniversary on Thursday. The scheduled events (below) include: the Blessing of Pets; the Transitus; Masses including one celebrated by the new Archbishop Patrick O'Regan; an encore of the Pope's Mass and the launch of the new encyclical; the screening of documentaries and movies on St Francis of Assisi;…