This site is meant for Capuchin Friars of the English speaking world ... or anyone interested in the history of beginnings of the Capuchin reform.

This happened in Italy in the first half of the 16th Century - a special period in the history of Italy and Europe.

Some documents are presented in their original language, Italian ... with a little bit of Latin sometimes.

The publication of these documents is definitely a work in progress.

The number of translations here is minimal. There is so much more that can be translated.

I apologise for any translation blunders.

All the files are in PDF format. Most are in Word too.

NB: All the texts are free for your use, but should not be republished elsewhere, either in part or in full, without written permission.

Please feel free to send me corrections, comments, observations and suggestions.

You'll find a link to my email address on the home page.