Consecrated Life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar

With great sadness we announce the death of our Capuchin confrere, Br. Padráig O’Cuill OFM Cap. Br Padráig joined the Capuchin Order in 1957 and was ordained to the Priesthood in 1967. During his years as a Capuchin Friar, Padráig ministered as an Irish language teacher, hospital chaplain (Richmond & Beaumont) and chaplain to Dublin…

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…