Advent Parish Mission
with Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.
December 12–15, 2026Advent is a season of watching and waiting — and this year, St. Ann’s is blessed to prepare for Christmas with a parish mission preached by Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., a Capuchin Franciscan friar with over twenty-five years in priestly ministry.
Over four days, Fr. Joseph will offer conferences on the spiritual life, celebrate Mass, and be available for confession and spiritual direction. All parishioners — and anyone seeking a deeper conversion of heart this Advent — are warmly invited.
Meet Fr. Joseph
Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.
Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1967 and raised in Canton, Ohio. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Borromeo College Seminary in 1989, professed first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar in 1990, and made perpetual vows in 1993. He completed a master’s degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.
Fr. Joseph now serves as Director General of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and works in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, leading retreats and missions for parishes, religious, and priests across the country.
Read more about Fr. JosephMission schedule
Open to all Catholic women 18 and over, whether or not they are married or have children.
- 9:00 AMSaturday Morning Mass
- 10:30 AMPresentation and Q&AOn the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
- All MassesRegular Sunday MassesFr. Joseph will preach at all the weekend Masses. He will also be available for the Sacrament of Confession.
- 6:00 PMRosaryConfessions begin while the Rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.
- 6:30 PMFirst Mission ConferenceThe Greatest Threat to Holiness Today
- 6:00 PMRosaryConfessions begin while the Rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.
- 6:30 PMSecond Mission ConferencePray, Hope and Don’t Worry: How to raise faithful Catholics and encourage the return of those who have left their Catholic faith
- 6:00 PMRosaryConfessions begin while the Rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey available for veneration.
- 6:30 PMMassConcluding with the Apostolic Blessing
- 7:00 PMFinal Mission ConferenceThe SolutionA reception with refreshments follows.
The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
Open to all Catholic women 18 and older, regardless of marital or family status, the Saturday gathering introduces the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers — a pious association uniting mothers in prayer for the Christian upbringing of their children, under the patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows. Fr. Joseph currently serves as the confraternity’s Director General.
Good to know
The mission’s conferences are aimed primarily at adults.
Fr. Joseph may be available for spiritual direction during the day throughout the mission.
A freewill offering will be taken up on the last night of the mission to support Fr. Joseph’s preaching ministry.
The mission talks will be livestreamed. You can watch on our YouTube page.
Families are welcome
We are arranging quiet activities and support in the narthex for parents with little children.
We are also planning lessons with Sr. Maria Immaculata, SOLI, in the basement meeting room for children around ages 4 to 10.
More details to come.
Prepare your heart
Come pray, listen, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ this Advent.
Advent Parish Mission
with Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap. December 12–15, 2026
Advent is a season of watching and waiting — and this year, St. Ann's is blessed to prepare for Christmas with a parish mission preached by Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., a Capuchin Franciscan friar with over twenty-five years in priestly ministry.
Over four days, Fr. Joseph will offer conferences on the spiritual life, celebrate Mass, and be available for confession and spiritual direction. All parishioners — and anyone seeking a deeper conversion of heart this Advent — are warmly invited.
Meet Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.
Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1967 and raised in Canton, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree from Borromeo College Seminary in 1989, professed first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar in 1990, and made perpetual vows in 1993. He completed a master's degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.
Fr. Joseph now serves as Director General of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and works in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, leading retreats and missions for parishes, religious, and priests across the country.
Mission Schedule
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9:00 AM Saturday Morning Mass - Open to all Catholic women 18 and over whether or not they are married or have children.
10:30 AM Presentation and Q & A - Regarding the Confraternity of Christian Mothers
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Regular Sunday Masses - Fr. Joseph will preach at all the weekend Masses. He will also be available for the Sacrament of Confession and spiritual direction.
6:00 PM Rosary- Confessions begin while rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.
6:30 PM First Mission Conference: The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today
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6:00 PM Rosary- Confessions begin while rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.
6:30 PM Second Mission Conference: Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry: How to raise faithful Catholics and encourage the return of those who have left their Catholic faith
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6:00 PM Rosary — Confessions begin, with the Rosary prayed by the parish; Relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey available for veneration
6:30 PM Mass — concluding with the Apostolic Blessing
7:00 PM Final Mission Conference — The Solution
A reception with refreshments follows
The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
Open to all Catholic women 18 and older, regardless of marital or family status, the Saturday gathering introduces the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers — a pious association uniting mothers in prayer for the Christian upbringing of their children, under the patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows. Fr. Joseph currently serves as the confraternity's Director General.
Good to Know
The mission's conferences are aimed primarily at teens through adults.
Confession and spiritual direction with Fr. Joseph are also available during the day throughout the mission.
At all Sunday Masses and mission conferences, a freewill offering will be taken to support Fr. Joseph's preaching ministry.
The mission talks will be livestreamed; parishioners can watch on our YouTube page.
Come pray, listen, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ this Advent. All are welcome.