CFM Reunion & Fr. Fred Memorial

Thanks to all who gathered for our reunion and Fr. Fred Memorial!

It was especially touching to host Fr. Fred's family from Georgia to share with them the love our CFM community continues to hold for Fr. Fred. Check out the photos here:

View Reunion Photos

Jonah & The Prophettes video!

Check out the video of the 2026 CLASP production! After two spectacular, full-house showings, the official video of our performance is finally ready. Don't miss your chance to witness the incredible work of this cast and crew of CLASPers and Jr. CLASPers performing the original musical written by Fr. Erik Lenhart, OFM Cap. Tap the link to Watch the full performance

Knights Fundraiser for CFM!

November 29, 2026, 12 - 6 PM

We are deeply grateful to Knights of Columbus Council 7460 at St. Marianne Cope Parish for hosting a fundraiser to benefit Capuchin Family Ministries! Join the friars, families, and friends of CFM at Newburgh Brewing Company. Enjoy good food and beverages, live music by Hurley Mountain Highway (2–5 PM), fun prizes, and a 50/50 raffle—all while supporting CFM's ministry and programs.

Bring your family and friends. We hope to see you there!

Agape Retreat!

January 8-10, 2027

Open to high school students in grades 10–12 and college students. AGAPE invites young people to encounter Christ through Catholic community, prayer, reflection, and the sacraments while making new friends and sharing moments of fun.

Agape Interest Form

Women's Retreat

The Suffering Servant: A Work of Mercy

January 30, 2027 • 8:30 am–5 pm.

Come encounter Christ's mercy and be renewed in the call to extend that mercy to others. Led by the Women of the Waters, this retreat invites women to find comfort and renewal in God’s presence through prayer, quiet reflection, and Scripture. Fee: $75 per person. Includes the full program, continental breakfast, lunch, and Vigil Mass. Location: Capuchin Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, Garrison, NY. Click Women's Registration to register or visit cyfm.org today; this retreat fills quickly!

SAVE THE DATES for CFM's SUMMER EXPERIENCES!

• Summer Outreach Week (SOW): June 27-July 2, 2027
• Capuchin Appalachian Mission (CAM): July 10-18, 2027
• Catholic Literature & Arts Summer Program (CLASP): August 1-6, 2027

Applications available in January 2027; info at cyfm.org is available now

Discernment Events With Fr. Erik!

Did you know that in addition to running CFM programs, Father Erik is also the vocation director for the Province of St. Mary? Please invite young men to consider discerning the Capuchin life with us.

Upcoming events:

November 13–15, 2026, Boston, MA

February 12–14, 2027, New York, NY

March 12–14, 2027, Interlaken, NY

April 9–11, 2027, Boston, MA

For more information about discernment, check out Capuchin Vocations or e-mail vocations@capuchin.org.