Carlow Friary

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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.

Services:

Masses
Monday to Saturday inclusive: 1.00pm
Sunday – closed
Holy days – closed

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Forgiveness
From 12.00 to 12.45 pm and
From 4.00 to 5.30 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration
all day

Secular Franciscans meetings
Last Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm

Padre Pio Group
Last Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm

Capuchin Friary

43 Dublin Street
Carlow
Tel no – 0599142543

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News And Events, Carlow Friary

Gospel Reflection – 17 Sunday, Year B – The Loaves and Fishes

Thursday, 22 July 2021

Five Loaves and Two Fish Today we commence five Sundays when our Gospel is taken from Chapter 6 of John which is all about the bread of life. The...

Celebrating the Gift of Grandparents – 24/25 July 2021

Monday, 19 July 2021

[caption id="attachment_4446" align="alignleft" width="328"] Image by Günther Simmermacher from Pixabay[/caption] Pope Francis has encouraged all parishes around the world to celebrate the gift of grandparents and the elderly this coming...

Gospel Reflection (16 Sunday, Year B) – Come Apart and Rest A Little

Monday, 19 July 2021

[caption id="attachment_4440" align="alignleft" width="275"] Image by Bananayota from Pixabay[/caption] I will always remember the first time I had to preach to a Sunday Mass congregation. All the prayers at...

Gospel Reflection – Sharing in Christ’s Mission

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Sharing in Christ's Mission When Jesus sent out the apostles to extend his mission, he said more about their lifestyle than what they might say (Mark 7: 7-13). As...

Br Donatus McNamara RIP

Monday, 05 July 2021

We regret to announce the death of our Capuchin brother Donatus McNamara. Donatus died today at the hospital run by the Assisi Sisters in Makeni, Zambia. May he rest in...

Sunday Gospel Reflection – Ordinary Little Nazareth

Friday, 02 July 2021

Ordinary Little Nazareth When Jesus returned to his hometown, Nazareth, his reception was disappointing to say the least (Mark 6: 1-6). People had heard about extraordinary things he did in...

Funeral Mass for Br Matthew Gormley OFM Cap.

Friday, 25 June 2021

Brother Matthew Gormley's funeral takes place this morning (25th of June 2021) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Here is the link to watch the Mass at 9.45am Irish time :...

Free Event: Living with grief amidst a global pandemic

Monday, 21 June 2021

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...

Sunday Reflection – Tempest of the Heart

Saturday, 19 June 2021

Tempest of the Heart About ten years ago we celebrated the Year of Faith and the logo chosen as a symbol of the times was the boat tossed about in...

Gospel Reflection for the 11th Sunday, Year B – The Power of Little Seeds

Thursday, 10 June 2021

The Power of Little Seeds There are many priests, teachers and parents who feel totally inadequate in the face of today’s society. The answers of yesterday seem to have no...

St Francis and the Eucharist

Sunday, 06 June 2021

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...

Corpus Christi: The Body & Blood of Christ

Friday, 04 June 2021

The Body and Blood of Christ The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is a celebration of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Eucharist. It is...