FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2025 Support the Cause for Beatification of Franciscan Martyr Fray Casimiro Cypher, OFM Conv. While there has been no active solicitation of donations for the Cause for Fr. Casimir Michael Cypher, OFM Conv., some people have been inspired and have asked where they could make a donation to assist...
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2014 letter about the update on the cause at that time....
Continue readingStained Glass Window of Fr. Casimir
This is a photo of the stained glass window of Fr. Casimir at the St. Josephat Basilica in Milwaukee WI. Retired Bishop William Callahan, OFM Conv. was instrumental in its procurement. This photo is courtesy of Brother Bernard from the St. Bonaventure Province who snapped it when visiting the Basilica. Since Fr. Casimir isn’t...
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An old family photo of the Cypher Boys sans Joseph....
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This pencil color drawing is another in the possession of Joseph Cypher, depicting Fr. Casimir at his work in Honduras....
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Gossling Pencil Color 3...
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Maryam Gossling Pencil Color 2...
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Maryam Gossling, Pencil Color 1...
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The Tau, a symbol resembling the letter “T”, is a significant emblem in Franciscan spirituality. It represents St. Francis’s devotion to the cross of Christ and his call for personal conversion and living a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Franciscans often wear the Tau Cross, sometimes with three knots symbolizing their vows, as a reminder...
Continue readingThe Star News article, July 17, 2025
50 years later, a martyr is rememberedby Brian Wilson, News Editor Dan Brandner and Fr. Patrick McConnellat Fray Casimiro Cypher’s tomb in St. Jerome church, Gualaco, Honduras No one would have thought poorly of Michael Cypher had he chosen to stay in the United States in 1975. No one would have thought twice had...
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