St. Joseph Parish Lenten Mission 2025

Sunday, February 9 - Tuesday, February 11

 

We are embarking on a parish mission with Father Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., of the Capuchin Franciscan friars. All are welcome and encouraged to join us for this opportunity to slow down and become closer to Jesus in a very special way as we prepare for Lent.

WHAT IS A PARISH MISSION?
A parish mission is a special pastoral effort that extends over a number of days. It is an opportunity to experience spiritual rituals and sacraments in a heightened and intense way, while focusing on the major themes of the Catholic faith. A parish mission touches the heart and reminds us of God’s infinite love.

 

REPENT AND BELIEVE

 

Mission talks with Fr. Joseph Tuscan will begin at 6:45pm each night in the St. Joseph Worship Space, with opportunities for Confession both before and after. Mass will also be celebrated before the Sunday and Tuesday talks.

Fr. Tuscan will also be available as time allows for spiritual direction and visits to the homebound.

The Subjects for Each Day’s Mission Conferences are:

  • The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today (Sunday, February 9)

  • Pray, Hope, Don’t Worry: How to Raise Faithful Catholics and Encourage the Return of Those Who Have Left the Faith (Monday, February 10)

  • The Solution for the Spiritual Crisis of Our Time (Tuesday, February 11)

 
 

WOMEN’S RETREAT

Saturday, February 8
Fr. Joseph Tuscan, National Director of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, will be leading a retreat on the vital role of motherhood, both spiritual and biological, in bringing Christ’s presence to the world. The retreat will begin at 9am with Mass and conclude at noon with lunch hosted by the St. Joseph Women’s Group.

All women, married or unmarried, with or without children, are invited to attend. No registration is required, but RSVPs help us with planning for lunch.

 
 

WHO IS FATHER TUSCAN?
Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1989 from Borromeo College Seminary. In 1990, he professed his first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. Making his Perpetual vows in 1993, he went on to earn his Master's degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.

Fr. Joseph currently serves as the national director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, offering retreats and reflection days for parishes, Religious and Priests.