A wonderful reminder this morning in the Irish Independent Newspaper supplement of the pastoral work of of the brothers during the 1916 Rising and on into today! Don’t forget! Our heritage conference celebrating 400 years of Irish Capuchin Franciscan Service, including talks on the role of the Capuchins in 1916, will take place in Church…
We are delighted to report that while on pilgrimage to Rome for the Year of Mercy our Brother Kevin had the immense privilege of meeting Pope Francis this morning after Mass in the guesthouse of Santa Marta. Brother Kevin was presented to His Holiness by Brother Peter who has accompanied him on his pilgrimage to…
Christmas Eve: Irish tradition says that the Holy Family still travel throughout the world this night seeking shelter… Is there room for them at your inn? at my inn? Can you see them pass by? Joseph lost in thought… Mary tired and heavy with child… Can you see their eyes looking out at you from…
We are delighted to announce that our annual Christmas collection for the Capuchin Daycentre on the streets of Dublin raised a massive €42,000 euro yesterday! On behalf of Brother Kevin, the friars, and the volunteers, and above all on behalf of the thousands of homeless and needy people who will benefit directly from these…
Br. Kevin and the staff of the Capuchin Daycentre were very happy to launch a new initiative in their ongoing mission to serve the homeless and poor of Dublin this weekend when their brand new barbers/hairsalon opened off Bow St. While at first it may seem a peripheral service to offer to those who find…