The Foundational Leadership Programme (FLP) returns this October. We Capuchin Friars are delighted to have been involved with this programme since its inception. Brother Martin Bennett OFM Cap. is the Co-Director of the programme and Brothers Richard Hendrick & Philip Baxter have been regular lecturers. Check out the promo video and meet some of the…
We celebrate the Feast of St Pio of Pietrelcina on Monday 23rd of September. In advance of this, some of our Friars are leading Padre Pio Masses around the country. Here are some of the details: Padre Pio Mass. Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, Dublin – Thursday 20thSeptember. Mass at 7.30pm followed by…
Brother Kevin and Archbishop Martin today celebrated the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ visit to the centre with a lovely prayer service followed by a full Irish Breakfast for all!
Ireland has a great tradition of lighting candles for special occasions – weddings, job interviews, for the sick and of course for good exam results. Over 50,000 young people will receive their Leaving Certificate results tomorrow and the pathways they follow will take them in many and varied directions. Tonight we pray for them, for…
Today is the feast of St Clare of Assisi although this year it’s not celebrated on the date as it falls on a Sunday. Clare died in 1253 and left behind her a legacy that burns brightly to this day – The Poor Clare Nuns and Sisters. Clare’s life was centred on radical poverty and…
Padre Pio Weekend in Knock Rooms are available for the St Padre Pio weekend in the Knock House Hotel (Sat night, Sept 21st Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast) Please contact the Office for details and bookings. 01 9025282 or padrepiocentre@capuchins.irl.com €78.00 pps. €98.00 single
A nice article published by the Conference for Religious in the UK on the life and ministry of Brother Jude McKenna OFMCap and his twin brother Brian, also a Capuchin Friar. Jude recently received an award from the Japanese Government for his services to Judo. Thanks to the Conference for Religious in the UK for…
Today begins the nine days of prayer (novena) leading to the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. This Novena prayer is used by the Poor Clare’s and they invite you to join with them over the coming days. Happy feast of Our Lady of the Angels! We begin the novena to St. Clare today,…
Chapter 2019 was a grace-filled time for all of us. It was a time of prayer and discussion that had a palpable fraternal atmosphere, and we are thankful to all involved for creating that. Here are some images of the week that capture a little of that atmosphere. Enjoy!