{"id":121221,"date":"2026-07-14T12:03:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ofmcap.org\/x-giornata-della-famiglia-cappuccina-rinnovamento-e-fedelta-alle-origini\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T12:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:06:53","slug":"x-giornata-della-famiglia-cappuccina-rinnovamento-e-fedelta-alle-origini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ofmcap.org\/en\/x-giornata-della-famiglia-cappuccina-rinnovamento-e-fedelta-alle-origini\/","title":{"rendered":"10th Capuchin Family Day: Renewal and Faithfulness to Our Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marking the 800th anniversary of the Testament of St. Francis and looking ahead to the 500th anniversary of our reform (1528\u20132028), the Capuchin Family gathered in Rome for a day of prayer, formation, and fraternity.<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rome, ITALY<\/strong>\u2014On July 3, 2026, the Friary of the Immaculate Conception, located on Rome\u2019s historic Via Vittorio Veneto, served as the venue for the 10th<\/sup> Capuchin Family Day<\/strong>. About 80 people attended the gathering. Among them were the new Provincial Ministers and Custodes elected over the past year (who were gathered at a meeting in Frascati), members of the General Curia, Capuchin friars from friaries in the Rome area, Capuchin Poor Clares, and religious sisters from other congregations affiliated with the Order.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event coincided with anniversaries of great historical and spiritual significance. On the one hand, 2026 marks the final year of the Franciscan Centenaries<\/strong>, which commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis and the drafting of his Testament. On the other hand, the day was part of the spiritual pilgrimage leading up to the 500th<\/sup>anniversary of the Capuchin Reform (1528\u20132028)<\/strong>, a journey conceived not as a mere evocation of the past, but as a vital impetus to rediscover the freshness of our origins.<\/p>\n

To honor these commemorations, the central theme this year was the vital importance of the Seraphic Father\u2019s Testament<\/em>for the spirituality of the Order. This text became the focal point that inspired reflection and sharing, reminding us that the Testament<\/em> is that \u201cdistinctive\u201d trait of the Capuchins that enriches the great Franciscan tree and helps to perpetuate a history of creative fidelity and continuous renewal.<\/p>\n

Details of the Gathering<\/strong><\/p>\n

The day began at 9:00 a.m. with a Mass with the General Minister, Br. Roberto Genuin<\/strong> as the main celebrant. In his homily, he emphasized that the diversity of charisms, institutes, and congregations that have emerged throughout the history of the Capuchin family is a great gift from God. He also reflected on the need for constant renewal, and for a return to our origins by being faithful to our charism; in this way, we bear fruit in the tasks entrusted to us by the Church.<\/p>\n

After Mass, those present went to the friary\u2019s auditorium for an instructional session featuring several speakers, some of whom are well-known for their expertise. Afterward, the participants were able to visit the Capuchin Museum and Crypt, concluding the day with a fraternal lunch at the General Curia.<\/p>\n