Hadrian Lucke: A life in the service of the Capuchins ends in Munich

Hadrian Lucke: A life in the service of the Capuchins ends in Munich

Altötting, Deutschland - On June 27, 2025, Hadrian Lucke, an estimated Capuchin and priest, died in Munich. The 94-year-old, born on August 7, 1930 in Gablonz on the Neisse, left an impressive life story that began in a novitiate in Laufen in 1950. Under the name Brother Hadrian from Gablonz, he joined the Capuchins and campaigned for his fellow human beings throughout his life. He received his priestly consecration on June 29, 1956 in Eichstätt and then started his pastoral work in Altötting, before taking on a formative role in the seraphic love work in St. Ingbert, where he headed until the dissolution in 1978. It is these years that decisively shaped his career and donated many people.

After his time in St. Ingbert, Brother Hadrian took over various significant offices, including as a cleric minister in Eichstätt, hospital chaplain in Munich-Nymphenburg and as a Guardian in Aschaffenburg. His return to Eichstätt in 2001 and the later move to the newly founded convent in Ingolstadt show how strong his commitment in the Capuchin community was always. In 2023 he finally moved to the St. Anton convent in Munich, where he lived in the Kreszentia-Stift in February 2025 until his last move.

last trip and burial

Brother Hadrian's burial is planned for today, July 3, 2025. At 8.45 a.m., his coffin is buried in the St. Anton Capuchin Cemetery. Previously, a requiem takes place in the church of the St. Kreszentia pen, in which brothers and sisters of the order as well as numerous mourning guests will come together in honor of his life and work. The tradition of Capuchins, who maintain a close relationship to the community, becomes clear in these ceremonies, where the faith and memories of the deeds of the deceased play a central role.

The Capuchins themselves, whose history goes back to 1528, stand for a life in modesty and the service to the weakest. Your order name is derived from the hood of the brown Franciscan habit. Hadrian Lucke also lived these ideals with great dedication and served in different functions to help the needy in his area. The Capuchins are known for a wide range of activities, from pastoral care to nursing, and are still actively involved in the communities today.

A quick look at the Capuchin Ordinance

The Capuchins, who count around 10,500 brothers worldwide, live in “praying and working” communities, with each convent being managed by a Guardian. In Austria and South Tyrol there are 20 branches with a total of 120 Capuchin brothers who have joined together in the Capuchin Province of Austria-Südtirol. The Capuchins are active not only in Austria, but also in international missions in countries such as Madagascar and Chile.

The rich tradition of the Capuchins is often accompanied by the history of their funerals in the Capuchin crypt in Vienna, a place that offers famous personalities like Otto Habsburg eternal calm. Here the ceremonies follow a centuries -old rite that reflects the appreciation and respect for the deceased. The loss of brother Hadrian Lucke can also be seen as part of this larger story about the service and legacy of the Capuchins.

The memories of Hadrian Lucke and his tireless work will live on in the hearts of many people who have benefited from his pastoral care and his commitment. His life was shaped by a deep connection with faith and community, and his burial will be another significant moment in the history of the Capuchin and her honor

For more information, it is worth taking a look at the pages of diocese of Eichstätt , Kapuchinerruft and katholisch.at , which provide detailed information on the life story and the traditions of Capuchin.