UNITED STATES
Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph in the United States

The Auditors
Mr. Michael Burnett, J.D., Esq.
Fr. Thomas Doyle, J.C.D., C.A.D.C.
Dr. James Freiburger, Psy.D.

Executive Summary
Audit of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph in the United States

The Capuchin Order is a religious order of men in the Roman Catholic Church. It is one ofseveral related orders that follow the example of St. Francis of Assisi. Capuchins profess toemulate St. Francis and to animate their mission, ministries and religious life with the“charism” of St. Francis, meaning St. Francis’ special qualities and virtues and influences thatcharacterized his unique Christian religious expression. Following the example of St. Francis, the Capuchins seek to create a community of equals in which the message of Christ is brought to others, especially poor and marginalized people. They profess to have a particular affinity for and…