Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.

Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1989 from Borromeo College Seminary. 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 in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.

His first assignment after ordination was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific where he served for four years. On January 3, 2025, Fr. Joseph was one of our friars who received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal as a commendation for their service to the country of Papua New Guinea.

Returning to the US in 2001, he has ministered in various capacities as a parochial vicar and pastor, as well as a military and hospital chaplain; he also served in our Province's Custody of Puerto Rico.

Fr. Joseph currently serves as the Director General of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, offering retreats and reflection days for parishes, Religious and Priests. He can be viewed on several YouTube channels and has appeared on Catholic Radio and TV outlets.

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For availability and opportunities
for your parish or community contact Fr. Joseph.
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Information when planning . . .
Your Parish Mission
The Mission Template with detailed suggestions can be found here in PDF format.
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MISSION TITLE:REPENT AND BELIEVE

Sunday:
The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today

Monday:
Pray, Hope and Don't Worry:
How to raise faithful Catholics
and how to encourage the return of those
who have left the practice of their Catholic faith.

Tuesday:
The Solution for the Spiritual Crisis of our time: How to Grow in Holiness
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Regardless of the three conference themes listed above,
the pastor may choose to substitute the evening conferences with themes that appear below.
Also, at the pastor's discretion, Morning conferences, lasting approximately 35 minutes,
can be included during the mission on any of the themes that follow.

The Importance of Salvation
The Holy Eucharist
The Blessed Mother
Confession / Reconciliation
Final Perseverance
Discerning One's Vocation
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The First Commandment
The Second Commandment
The Third Commandment
The Seventh Commandment
Sins of the Tongue
Mortal sin
Death and Judgement
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View the Mission Prayer
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For availability and opportunities
for your parish or community contact Fr. Joseph.
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Recommended Reading

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You can also view this appearance from EWTN's At Home with Jim and Joy:

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