Confraternity of Penitents' Spiritual Guardian , priest representative to Bishop

Confraternity of Penitents Spiritual Guardian

The CFP Spiritual Guardian (called Visitor in the Original Rule) is Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap. Fr. Joseph previously served the CFP as a Spiritual Advisor for Franciscan Matters.

Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He entered Borromeo College Seminary in 1986 where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences in 1989. 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 at the Washington Theological Union in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.

Fr. Joseph's first assignment after ordination was on the Pacific island of Papua New Guinea where he served for four years with Capuchin friars there. Returning to the US in 2001, he has served in various capacities as Parochial Vicar, Military and Hospital Chaplain and as Pastor.

Most recently, Fr. Joseph worked with the Capuchin in the Custody of Puerto Rico and currently serves as a full-time Minister of the Word and Evangelization for his Capuchin Province, offering retreats and reflection days for parishes, Religious and Priests. He is also worldwide pastoral director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers.

Father Joe's Ministry is giving retreats and parish missions as well as hosting pilgrimages.

Fr. Joe's Schedule -- He welcomes you to attend a mission!

Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.

SCHEDULE

November 2024 – August 2025

NOVEMBER

3-7 Parish Mission & Formation retreat at Old St. Mary Cincinnati (Archdiocese of Cincinnati)

8 – 10 Parish Mission St. Andrews Gibsonia (Byzantine Archeparchy of Pittsburgh)

15 Retreat for the Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Hubbard, OH (Diocese of Youngstown)

17 – 23 Retreat for Norbertine Fathers, Springfield Illinois (Diocese of Springfield, Ill)

23-26 Parish Mission at Sacred Heart Parish Manassas, VA (Diocese of Arlington, VA)

DECEMBER

NOV 31 to DEC 1 – FOCUS Share weekend Ss. Simon & June Cathedral Phoenix, AZ (Diocese of Phoenix)

7 – 10 Parish Mission St. Cecilia Church Rockaway, NJ (Diocese of Paterson, NJ)

14 – 17 Parish Mission St. Joan of Arc parish Phoenix, AZ (Diocese of Phoenix)

21 – Jan 2 Pastoral Coverage Sancta Clara Monastery Canton Ohio (Diocese of Youngstown)

JANUARY

4 - 8 Parish Mission St. Raphael Parish Lehigh Acres, FL (Diocese of Venice, FL)

11- 14 Parish Mission at St. James Charlestown, WV (Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston)

18-19 FOCUS Appeal weekend St. Mark Wilmington, NC (Diocese of Raleigh, NC)

20 – 24 Retreat for CFR Friars at (Deer Run Ranch) in Granbury, TX (Diocese of Ft. Worth)

25-28 Parish Mission at St. Augustine Natchez, LA (Diocese of Natchez)

FEBRUARY

31-4 Parish Mission St. Mary Church Floyds Knobs, IN (Archdiocese of Indianapolis)

8-12 Parish Mission St. Joseph Parish Issaquah, WA (Diocese of Seattle)

15-18 Parish Mission St. Bernadette Parish Lancaster, OH (Diocese of Columbus)

22 – 25 Parish Mission St. Coleman Parish Washington C.H., OH (Diocese of Columbus)

MARCH

1-5 Parish Mission St. Pio Parish Lawrenceville, PA (Diocese of Pittsburgh)

8- 11 Parish Mission St. Pius X Parish Reynoldsburg, OH (Diocese of Columbus)

15 – 18 Parish Mission St. Francis Solano Parish Quincy, IL (Diocese of Springfield, IL)

22-25 Parish Mission St. Mary Magdalen Parish Greenville, SC (Diocese of Charleston)

29-Apr 3 Parish Mission Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel Loretto, PA (Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown)

APRIL

5-8 Parish Mission Holy Trinity Parish Zoar, OH (Diocese of Columbus)

26-29 Ss. Edward & Lucy Parish Middle Field, OH (Diocese of Cleveland)

30-May 4 CFP Retreat at Mt. St Francis Retreat Center Binghamton, NY (Diocese of Syracuse, NY)

MAY

17 – 20 Parish Mission St. Philomena Parish Brookville, IN (Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend, IN)

24-26 Arise Retreat for Women Loyola Retreat Center Clinton, OH (Diocese of Cleveland)

JUNE

(May 27- June15 Vacation with family in Italy)

June 23-26 Retreat for Mercedarian Priests at Holy Family Parish Columbus, OH (Diocese of Columbus)

JULY

1-22 Three Retreats for Capuchin Friars Province of Tanzania, Africa (Archdiocese of Dar Es Salaam)

24-27 National officers convocation Hyacinth Epp Hall 175th Anniversary of the CCM