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Leadership and Staff

The Capuchin Franciscan friars, joined by our many partners in ministry, including staff and volunteers, minister every day to provide basic human needs to our neighbors. We seek to answer the call in the 25th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew to provide for "these least brothers of mine" (Matthew 25:31-46).

Friars and Staff

Br. Gary Wegner wearing a brown Capuchin habit and eyeglasses.
Br. Gary Wegner, OFM Cap.

Executive Director

(313) 579-2100 ext 2220
Br. Tien Dinh, OFM Cap.
Br. Tien Dinh, OFM Cap.

Assistant Executive Director

(313) 579-2100 ext 2210
Wendy Casey, Director of Earthworks Urban Farm
Wendy Casey

Director, Earthworks Urban Farm

(313) 579-2100 ext 2204
Alison Costello
Alison Costello

Director of Food Service & Hospitality, Refettorio Detroit

(313) 579-2100 ext 2205
Br. Fred Cabras, OFM Cap.
Br. Fred Cabras, OFM Cap., LMSW

Director of Social Services

(313) 579-2100 ext 3103
Amy Kinner
Amy Kinner

Director, Residential Programs

(313) 331-8900 ext 5522
Br. Thomas Skowron, OFM Cap.
Br. Thomas Skowron, OFM Cap.

Director of Pastoral Care

(313) 579-2100 ext 4212
Teron Gaines
Teron Gaines

Director, Conner Community Center

(313) 579-2100 ext 4216
David Balla
David Balla

Director, On the Rise Bakery & Café

(313) 579-2100 ext 7101
Br. Michael Dorn wearing a brown Capuchin habit and a long gray beard.
Br. Mike Dorn, OFM Cap.

Manager, Capuchin Services Center

LeAnda Hicks
LeAnda Hicks

Director, Business Services

(313) 579-2100 ext 2219
Kristi Hassouna
Kristi Hassouna

Director of Development

(313) 579-2100 ext 1185
Tim Hinkle wearing blue eyeglasses.
Tim Hinkle

Director of Public Relations

(313) 579-2100 ext 1158
Maxwell Morrison
Maxwell Morrison

Director of Volunteer Services

(313) 579-2100 ext 1146

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