The Capuchin Franciscans are inspired by the life and ideals of St. Francis of Assisi- dedicated to serving those in need, living a simple lifestyle together as a community of brothers, and drawing closer to the Lord through common and private prayer.
While every person is called to serve God through humble service of our neighbor, there are many ways to live out this calling. The Capuchin Franciscans, like other Franciscan groups and other religious communities, aim to live the Gospel life in a spirit of fraternity, ministry, and prayer. What makes the Capuchins so unique, however, is their emphasis on being contemplatives in action.
In other words, the goal of each Capuchin friar, no matter what ministry he is engaged in, is to be a contemplative. But it does not and it cannot stop there. Once the friar sees and experiences God’s presence in every part of our world, he then works, in whatever way he is called to do, toward making sure that the light of Christ is not being obscured by ignorance, poverty, or injustice. The Capuchin friars, lay brothers and priests, are able to do this through an incredible diversity of ministries and opportunities that empower the people they serve to become the best persons they can be.
If you are a Catholic man between the ages of 18 years old and a second - year student of any college degree or SHS graduate,would like to assist you in your discernment process. We invite you to contact Fr. Sergio Arenga, O.F.M. Cap.,Regional Director of Vocation Ministry here in the Southern Philippines, and Br. Wilson Atienza, O.F.M. Cap. Local Vocation Director, Davao City to learn more about our way of life and our ministries and answer any questions you may have.
Fr. Rex Cutamora, O.F.M. Cap.
National Vocation Director
0917-855-8133
Fr. Sergio Arenga, O.F.M. Cap.
Regional Vocation Director, Southern Philippines
0917-506-7623
Br. Wilson Atienza, O.F.M. Cap.
Local Vocation Animator, Padre Pio Formation House, Davao City
0922-401-4183
A vocation is a call from God to a particular way of life. Discernment is the process of coming to discover that vocation in one’s life and it's not always easy to recognize the voice of God. If you think the Lord might be calling you to the Capuchin way of life, we are ready to help you find out. After all, each one of us friars has been through that process of discernment, albeit in different ways.
Formation is the process by which a person is gradually “formed” into the life and spirituality of the Capuchin Franciscans.
Capuchins live a joyful life that revolves around fraternity, prayer and ministry to God's people.