Friars of St. Joseph of Cupertino Province
Father Alphonse Van Guilder Celebrated 60 Years of Priesthood
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, Father Alphonse Van Guilder, OFM Conv celebrated the 60th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Pismo Beach, CA, where he is Read More …
Easter Message from the Minister Provincial
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Greetings, blessings, and welcome! The friars and I offer you Easter prayers. We look forward to the lengthy Easter season with the hope that you and yours will be strengthened in the wonderful light Read More …
Holy Week
Sunday, March 24, 2024, begins Holy Week. We celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord when Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem. It leads us through the Last Supper and the crucifixion of the Lord and ends on Read More …
Prayer: The Courage To Listen
When spending time in prayer, we strive to live out our deep desire to grow closer to God and to receive what God longs to give all of us: God’s unconditional love. Prayer, then, is the courage to listen to Read More …