We recently laid to rest Br Alexius Healy ages 97. Alexius was a well-known preacher especially at Parish missions and retreats throughout the country. He died in the excellent of Nazareth House Nursing Home in Dublin. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Over the last week the Friars in Great Britain gathered for their three yearly chapter. This is an opportunity for the brothers to reflect on their life and ministry as Capuchin Friars. At the meeting a new leadership team is elected. Pictured here are Br. Gordon Pesterfield (2nd Councillor), Br Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister of…
Last week we laid to rest out dear brother, Anthony. Here is a short reflection on a long life, well lived. May he rest in peace. Amen. Remembering Brother Anthony Boran OFM Cap Br Anthony was born in Clogh, Co. Kilkenny on 22nd May 1923, the son of Peter and Margaret (Darcy) and was…
Br Antony Kurian OFM Cap was ordained Deacon by Archbishop Dermot Farrell in St Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church Dublin on Sunday 28th of January 2024. In his homily, Archbishop Farrell spoke of this day being ‘a day of hope’. He said that ‘any day you make a significant commitment is a day of…
Brother Antony Kurian will be ordained Deacon in St Mary of the Angels Church Street at 11.30M this morning by Archbishop Dermot Farrell. This is our first ordination since 2016. We wish Antony every blessing in his ministry.
Congratulations to the newly elected Custos and his Council in South Korea. Left to Right: Br.Patrick Kelleher (2nd Counsellor). Br.Francis Mary Hang (1st Counsellor). Br. Stephano Kim (Custos). Br. Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister).
We regret to announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere Fr Michael Murphy OFM Cap. Full fuenral details here : https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-michael-patrick-murphy-ofm-cap-kilkenny-kilkenny-city-541319 Michael’s funeral can be viewed at www.memoriallane.ie/livestream
It is with regret that we announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere, Fr Peter Rogers. Peter faithfully served the Capuchin Order in many roles both at home and as a member of the General Council in Rome. Funeral details below. May he rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-peter-rogers-ofm-cap-dublin-dublin-7-540360 Obituary for Fr Peter: Fr Peter Roger…
Church Street, Dublin 7 Capuchin Friary Kilkenny