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 – Ascension Sunday 2021

Thursday, 13 May 2021

The Ascension of the Lord Some of the doors that have kept people locked in have been opened in recent days. But there is still a long wait until all...

Gospel Reflection – Greater Days Ahead

Thursday, 06 May 2021

Greater days ahead Our Gospel today, John 15:9-17, is a continuation of the statement of Jesus, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” The context is the discourse of...

Gospel Reflection for Vocations Sunday 2021

Thursday, 22 April 2021

Vocation of all Christians The Fourth Sunday of Easter each year is known as known as Vocations Sunday. The Gospel is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calling his flock, leading...

Opening the Door to Christ – St Conrad of Parzham

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

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...

Gospel Reflection – 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B

Sunday, 18 April 2021

The Risen Lord is with us Have you ever wondered what it would be like to enter a Time Machine and go back to Galilee or Jerusalem and spend a...

Gospel Reflection – Divine Mercy Sunday

Sunday, 11 April 2021

Encountering the Risen Lord As we noted at the start of Lent, the number forty is usually associated with a period of preparation. Following the forty days of Lent, there...

Interview with Brother Kevin on Vatican News

Saturday, 03 April 2021

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...

Gospel Reflection for Easter Sunday 2021

Saturday, 03 April 2021

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...

Congratulations to the New Provincial and Council in the Western American Province

Thursday, 25 March 2021

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...

Gospel Reflection – Palm Sunday

Thursday, 25 March 2021

Jesus the Wounded Healer It is the time of year when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus, the most important days in human history. Keep your eyes fixed...

Gospel reflection – 5th Sunday of Lent – Dying & Rising with Christ

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Dying and Rising with Christ “When I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to myself”. Lent is advancing rapidly and we are coming close to...

Blessings on International Women’s Day 2021

Monday, 08 March 2021

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...