A development from our recent Provincial Chapter was to create a new Padre Pio Apostolate Team to enhance the great work already done on Padre Pio ministry in Ireland. For the last three years, Fr Bryan Shortall has been the National Director of Padre Pio Ministry in Ireland. We now have a Team in place…
With great sadness we announce the death of Brother Kevin Crowley OFM Cap.
All roads lead to Knock Shrine on Sunday 30th of June 2025 for the annual Franciscan Pilgrimage.
With great joy we announce the election of our new Provincial Minister and his Council.
As we gather in Chapter, we ask for your prayers and please be assured of our prayers for each of you.
Last Saturday (10th May 2025) Friars, family and friends gathered in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street as we celebration the ordination of Br Antony Kurian to the Priesthood. Fr Antony’s family travelled from as far as Kerala and New York to be there for this very special occasion. We wish Antony well as…
We the Capuchin Franciscans would like to renew our invitation to anyone who has been harmed, in any way, by a member of our Order to come forward and report their experience. Further to RTÉ’s documentary ‘Leathered’ which aired on the 30th of October 2024, we want to specifically reach out to those who may have…
We regret to announce the death of our brother, Sean Cahill, of the Custody of South Africa. Br Sean died after celebrating the 10 a.m. Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the parish of Parow of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, where he was the Assistant Priest, on Sunday 15th September 2024. …
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.