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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SCHEDULE (subject to change)
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December 2025 - December 2026
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DECEMBER
5-10 Parish Mission St. University parish Morgantown, WV (Diocese of Wheeling – Charleston)
13-16 Parish Mission St. Christopher Parish Columbus, OH (Diocese of Columbus)
23 – 1/1 Pastoral coverage PCPA Sancta Clara Monastery, Canton OH (Diocese of Youngstown)
JANUARY
10-26 Pastoral Coverage: Shrine of the Epiphany; Tampa, FL (Diocese of Tampa)
FEBRUARY
1/31- 2/6 Retreat for the Congregation of St. John; Princeville, IL (Diocese of Peoria)
7-10 Parish Mission: St. Stanislaus Church; Milwaukee, WI (Diocese of Milwaukee)
14-18 Parish Mission: St. Leo Oratory; Columbus, OH (Diocese of Columbus)
21-24 Parish Mission: Our Lady Star of the Sea; Bremerton, WA (Archdiocese of Seattle)
MARCH
2/28-3/4 Parish Mission: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish New Port Richey, FL (Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL)
7-12 Parish Mission: St. Raphael Church; Lehigh Acres, FL (Diocese of Venice)
14-19 Retreat: PCPA Nuns at Our Lady of Solitude Monastery; Tonopah, AZ (Diocese of Phoenix)
21-24 Parish Mission: St. Paul Church; Westerville, OH (Diocese of Columbus)
APRIL
3/29-4/5 Pastoral Assistance for Holy Week: St. Lawrence Parish; Harrisburg, PA (Diocese of Harrisburg)
9-12 Men's Retreat: Apostolate for Family Consecration; Bloomingdale, OH (Diocese of Steubenville)
14 Catholic Conference Key note address: St. Raphael Center; Canton, OH (Diocese of Youngstown)
22-26 Retreat for Confraternity of Penitents: Mt. St. Francis Hermitage; Endicott, NY (Diocese of Syracuse)
MAY
2-5 Parish Mission: St. Joseph the Worker Parish; Tyler, TX (Diocese of Tyler)
21-24: Retreat: Edelweiss House; Greensburg, IN (Diocese of Greensburg, IN)
JULY
12-18 Retreat: Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration; Mishawaka, IN (Diocese of Ft. Wayne – South Bend)
25-26 FOCUS Appeal: Christ Prince of Peace Parish; Manchester, MO (Archdiocese of St. Louis)
AUGUST
15-22 Retreat: PCPA Nuns Our Lady of the Angels Monastery; Hanceville, AL (Diocese of Birmingham)
SEPTEMBER
3-6 Participation in the Pan-American Confraternity Forum at the St. Augustine Institute: Florissant, MO (Archdiocese of St. Louis)
10-21 Pilgrimage to France with the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
OCTOBER
8-15 Retreat: Carmelite Nuns; Loretto, PA (Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown)
17-20 Parish Mission: St. Patrick Oratory; Green Bay, WI (Diocese of Green Bay)
21-25 Retreat: Confraternity of Penitents; Huntington, IN (Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend)
26-27 Forty Hours Devotions: St. Joseph Parish Lancaster, PA (Diocese of Harrisburg)
DECEMBER
11/28-12/1 Parish Mission: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish; Littleton, CO (Archdiocese of Denver)
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