FATHER SOLANUS GUILD TO REQUEST ARTWORK FROM STUDENTS ACROSS THE U.S.

Detroit, MI  (April 27, 2010)  – The Father Solanus Guild has invited students from across the United States to actively participate in the Father Solanus Guild’s upcoming 50th anniversary by submitting a piece of artwork that captures the spirit of Father Solanus.

 “In 2008, over 7,000 educational materials were requested by parish and school educators.  The materials explained the life and holiness of Father Solanus,” Brother Richard Merling, Solanus Guild Director, explains.  “In honor of the Guild’s 50th anniversary, we wish to invite these students to submit artwork that reflects the holiness and simplicity of Father Solanus, a humble Capuchin friar who served in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana and New York.”

The artwork will be displayed throughout the months of November and December at the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, Michigan.  There will be over 10,000 visitors to the Center during this time of anniversary celebration.

The Father Solanus Guild, a Capuchin ministry, was founded in 1960 by Detroiters Clare and Daniel Ryan for the purpose of keeping alive the inspiring memory of Fr. Solanus; bringing knowledge of his exemplary life to others; collecting information about his life and work; providing prayer, support, and office services to the Vice Postulator for the Cause of Solanus Casey. 

Efforts continue to move forward as healings attributed to the intercession of Venerable Solanus are studied in Rome.  One miraculous cure approved by the Vatican attributed to the prayers of Venerable Solanus will advance the Cause to Beatification and the title of “Blessed.” Another approved miracle after that will advance the Cause finally to Canonization with the title of “Saint.”

Solanus Casey was a beloved Capuchin Friar credited with miraculous cures and valued for his wise and compassionate counsel. He faithfully served the people of Detroit by providing soup for the hungry, kind words for the troubled, and a healing touch for the ill. 

The Father Solanus Guild, a Capuchin ministry, is part of the Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order headquartered in Detroit which serves Capuchin ministries worldwide.

If you are not in the Detroit area and would like to arrange drop-off/pick-up for large items, or if you need help with shipping, please contact Colleen Crane at the Public Relations Office: 414.374.8841, ext 27 or ccrane@thecapuchins.org

Please send mail-friendly works to:

Attn: Mary, Fr. Solanus Guild, 1780 Mt. Elliott, Detroit MI 48207.