Our Provincial Minister, Br Seán Kelly, and our Mission Secretary, Br James Connolly, are attending a meeting of Capuchin Mission Secretaries in Rome. Brother James is seen here presenting on the Capuchin Mission to Zambia which he spent over 40 years working in. We wish them well in this important work.
L-R: Br Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister), Mr Brian Friel and Br Kevin Kiernan (Capuchin Day Centre) The Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless has announced the appointment of a new CEO following an open recruitment campaign led by Crowe Consulting. The new CEO, Mr. Brian Friel, comes to the Day Centre with extensive experience…
Brother Edwin’s funeral Mass takes place in Holy Trinity Church, Cork on Tuesday 30 August 2022 at 11am. The Mass will be live-streamed on: https://www.memoriallane.ie/livestream/
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Bosco Connolly OFM Cap. Brother Bosco was based in Ard Mhuire, Co Donegal. He was a Capuchin Missionary in South Korea for many years before returning to Ireland. Funeral arrangements to follow. May he rest in Peace. Amen
Today we have Apps for everything! So why not an App that introduces us to the life and teachings of St Francis and St Clare. Well, that’s exactly what Brother Igor from Detroit has developed. You can read more here about this fascinating story: https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/capuchin-friar-develops-smartphone-app-to-bring-franciscan-spirituality-to-masses
This weekend, Brother Anthony Boran OFM Cap., celebrates a very signifiant birthday as he turns 99 years of age. We wish Anthony well and give thanks to the Lord for his many years of service to the people of God. We hope you have great day!
Holy Trinity, Cork Holy Thursday Mass : 7.30pm Good Friday Stations: 12.00noon Commemoration of the Passion: 3.00pm Holy Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.30pm Easter Sunday: 8.00am; 9.30am; 11.00am; 12.30pm Rochestown, Cork Palm Sunday 10:00 am Blessing of Palms and Mass (College Chapel) Mon- Wed 8:00 am & 10:00 am Mass in Friary Chapel Holy Thursday No…
The Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars would like to wish you every blessing on the feast of St Patrick. Thank you for your continued generosity and support. As we honour our National Saint – let us pray for Christ’s protection for Ireland, the World and especially Ukraine at this time. Christ with me, Christ before me,…
Since our very foundation in 1525, the Capuchin Friars have been called to serve the people of God in some of the most difficult and challenging situations including times of plague, famine and war. Today is no different. Our brothers ministering in Ukraine are sheltering the displaced who have come to them for help. Their…