Who are the Capuchin Monks?
The Capuchin monks are an order of monks originally regarded as a subset of the Franciscans. Today, the Capuchins are recognized as their own distinct order, with a mission and way of life separate from that of the Franciscans. Capuchin monasteries can be found in several regions of the world, although the numbers of Capuchin monks are shrinking, as are members of many other monastic orders. Capuchin nuns, incidentally, are known as Capuchines.
