Frares Franciscans Caputxins de Catalunya i Balears
A Capuchin Franciscan order in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, with convents, parishes, adult education, pastoral care, and services to people in need.
About Frares Franciscans Caputxins de Catalunya i Balears
Capuchin Franciscans in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands
Frares Franciscans Caputxins de Catalunya i Balears is a Catholic religious order of Capuchin friars. Its institutional website describes the order's spirituality, history, and activities and provides information about its convents and services.
Spirituality and Charism
The order follows the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi, centered on seeking God, fraternity, prayer, and care for people who are poor. Living in fraternity is a central goal: members make decisions together and dedicate themselves to prayer and ministry.
Locations
The order has communities and ministries across Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, including:
- Convent d'Arenys
- Convent d'Igualada
- Santuari de la Mare de Déu de l'Ajuda
- Convent de Palma de Mallorca
- Convent de Pompeia
- Convent de Sarrià
- Parròquia de Sant Joan de la Creu
- Sant Martí del Montnegre
The central office, or curia, is at Av. Diagonal 450, 08006 Barcelona.
Activities and Services
The order offers adult education, children's catechism, discussion and prayer groups, outreach to people in need, and hospitality. It publishes materials such as Catalunya Franciscana, Estudios Franciscanos, and books, and organizes gatherings and educational programs.
Contact
For general inquiries, call the curia at 934 161 812 or email curia@caputxins.cat. The Consell de Laics can be reached at conselldelaics@caputxins.cat.
Franciscan religious life, pastoral services, adult education, and community outreach