Carlow Friary - CLOSED in 2022

Founded in 1978, the Friary contributes much to the life and spirit of Carlow. Carlow can certainly be said to be a ‘Franciscan Town’ with both the Poor Clare Nuns and The Capuchin Friars in situ.

The Friary in Carlow closed in 2022.

News And Events, Carlow Friary - CLOSED in 2022

Newly elected Custos and Council in South Korea
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
  Congratulations to the newly elected Custos and his Council in South Korea. Left to Right: Br.Patrick Kelleher (2nd Counsellor). Br.Francis Mary Hang (1st Counsellor). Br. Stephano Kim (Custos). Br....
Peter Rogers OFM Cap.
Saturday, 23 December 2023
  It is with regret that we announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere, Fr Peter Rogers. Peter faithfully served the Capuchin Order in many roles both at home and...
The relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis to visit Church Street Dublin
Monday, 20 November 2023
  This week the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis visits the Capuchin Friary in Church Street. More details here: St Mary of the Angels Church, Church Street, Dublin 7 Friday,...
Gospel reflection – 32nd Sunday
Sunday, 12 November 2023
Keep your Oil topped up (Matt 25:1-13) Some people get a bit sore about this parable of the sensible and foolish bridesmaids.  They feel it was very selfish of the...
New Capuchin Vocation Booklet
Thursday, 31 August 2023
Our Vocations and Communications Commissions have created a vocations booklet designed to help those discerning a call to life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. The booklet contains information on St...
Gospel Reflection – Vocation Sunday
Friday, 28 April 2023
Vocation of all Christians The Fourth Sunday of Easter each year is known as Vocations Sunday.  The Gospel is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd who called his flock to follow...
Gospel Reflection – The Commandments are guidelines to Virtues
Saturday, 11 February 2023
The Commandments are guidelines to Virtues Jesus proclaimed that his mission was to bring people back from evil ways to the reign of God in their lives.  His words were...
Sunday Reflection – The Kingdom of God & Its Task-force
Saturday, 21 January 2023
The voice of John the Baptist is now silenced behind prison walls.  It is time for Jesus to begin his mission.  He leaves his home and work in Nazareth and...
Sunday Reflection – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 14 January 2023
The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world This Sunday’s Gospel (John 1:29-34) begins with John the Baptist pointing towards Jesus and saying, “Look, there is...
Sunday Reflection – 1st Sunday in Advent
Saturday, 26 November 2022
Advent is the season of Hope Dark November will soon be past, and in the Church’s calendar, today is the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the new liturgical...
Sunday Reflection : Therapy of Divine Love
Saturday, 12 November 2022
Therapy of Divine Love Purgation is a process of purification.  Purgatory is not specifically mentioned in the bible but the doctrine of purgatory is a beautiful development which holds in...
Sunday Reflection – How the Saints put flesh on Theology
Saturday, 05 November 2022
  Normally, our weekly reflection is based on the Gospel of Sunday, but this week we will concentrate on November which commenced last Tuesday, the Feast of All Saints. In...