Upcoming Events

• Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Mass of the Lord’s Supper
  Join the friars for the beginning of the Triduum and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Chapel at 7 p.m. Adoration to follow in the Glassroom until 9 p.m.
• Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  Outdoor Stations of the Cross
  Join the friars for an outdoor Stations of the Cross prayer service at 12 p.m. on Good Friday.
• Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  Good Friday Service and Veneration of the Cross
  Join the friars for Good Friday with a service in the Chapel and opportunity for veneration of the Cross.
• Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  Easter Egg Hunt
  Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! You’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch (pizza will also be available for purchase) and stay and enjoy the grounds after the festivities. The Shrine Gift Shop will be open. There is no Noon Mass as the Easter Vigil will begin at 8 p.m. Please click here to let us know you’re coming!
• Saturday, April 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  Easter Vigil
  Join the friars for the Easter Vigil Mass in the Chapel at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, April 5, 2026, 6:00 AM
  Sunrise Mass: Easter Morning
  Join the friars for Easter Sunrise Mass on the lawn behind Carrollton Hall (facing East) for the Easter Sunrise Mass. The Mass will begin around 6 a.m. Limited seating is available. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
• Sunday, April 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  Easter Sunday Mass
  He is risen! Join the friars for Easter Sunday Mass in the Chapel at 12 p.m.
   

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Order of Friars Minor Capuchin www.capuchincollege.com

For questions, contact Br. Ben duphiney@cua.edu

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** OFS Fraternity FLASH Announcement **

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We wish to share an important update with you:
Due to unforeseen challenges with the venue, fees, and Italian regulations, the Chapter of Mats event in Rome, Italy (2026) has been cancelled.

But here’s another way for our Franciscan family to come together… We enthusiastically invite you to join us at the Quinquennial Congress 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky!

Let’s unite in this special gathering to share in fraternity, fellowship, warmth, and the vibrant spirit of our Secular Franciscan Order.

We look forward to celebrating together at the… Q!

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Our 21st Quinquennial Congress will be held July 29th through August 2nd, 2026 in Lexington Kentucky.  The theme of the Congress is The Easter of Francis: Rekindle the Flame.

We hope to see you there.  For more details and registration, Please visit 21st Congress Secular Franciscan Order – USA.

Blessings!

Your Quinquennial Committee

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