Free Event: Living with grief amidst a global pandemic

This online seminar explores the complexities of living with grief during a pandemic. Information will be provided on the grief process and the range of supports available in the Dublin region. 

Blessings on this great feast of Corpus Christi ! In 2012 we published a series of short reflections on St Francis and the Eucharist on our Vocations Blog in time for the International Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin. Below are those reflections. May the Body and Blood of Christ brings us to everlasting life. Amen….

Today (21 April 2021) we mark the feast of one of our Capuchin brothers, St Conrad of Parzham. St Conrad is probably not so well know in Ireland however his life and ministry is truly inspirational. He spent over 40 years opening the door to those who called to the Friary. Below is more detail…

Brother Kevin reflects on the Pope’s visit to the Capuchin Day Centre as well as how COVID has impacted those who attend the centre. You can listen to the full interview here: Brother Kevin Interview with Vatican News

Christ is Risen I like the story about an ageing flower-lady with an outdoor stall.  Her clothes were old and shabby, her face weather-beaten and wrinkled. A regular customer asked how she was always in good form.  “It’s my friend Jesus”, she replied. “Good Friday was the worst of days.  Three days later, Easter Sunday,…

We offer our warmest fraternal congratulations to our brothers in the Western American Province of Our Lady of the Angels. This province was founded by Irish Capuchin Friars over 100 year ago and today is an independent province with some Irish Friars still ministering there. The following is taken from their Facebook page ((1) Be…

Today is International Women’s Day. This is a very important day. The theme of IWD 2021 is ‘Choose to Challenge’ The fact that we still have to speak in terms of equality for women in 2021 is shocking. But sadly we do. The United Nations forum for Women’s Rights states that ‘Women of the world…

Today marks the Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse. Dioceses and religious orders around the country are joining in prayer today in support of all those who have suffered.  This Prayer of Atonement has been penned to help focus our hearts and minds as we remember those who have suffered so…

The over arching symbol of St Valentine’s Day is, without doubt, the heart. This heart is the symbol of love. It’s red, full and vibrant; filled with life, joy and expectation. The Carmelite Friars in Whitefriar Street Church, Dublin are keepers of the heart of St Valentine. Each year engaged couples from all over Ireland,…