New Padre Pio Apostolate Team
A development from our recent Provincial Chapter was to create a new Padre Pio Apostolate Team to enhance the great work already done on Padre Pio ministry in Ireland. For the last three years, Fr Bryan Shortall has been the National Director of Padre Pio Ministry in Ireland. We now have a Team in place…
Br Kevin Crowley OFM Cap.
With great sadness we announce the death of Brother Kevin Crowley OFM Cap.
Franciscan Sunday 2025, Knock Shrine
All roads lead to Knock Shrine on Sunday 30th of June 2025 for the annual Franciscan Pilgrimage.
New Provincial Minister and Provincial Council are elected
With great joy we announce the election of our new Provincial Minister and his Council.
Chapter 2025
As we gather in Chapter, we ask for your prayers and please be assured of our prayers for each of you.
Congratulations to Fr Antony !
Last Saturday (10th May 2025) Friars, family and friends gathered in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street as we celebration the ordination of Br Antony Kurian to the Priesthood. Fr Antony’s family travelled from as far as Kerala and New York to be there for this very special occasion. We wish Antony well as…
Safeguarding Invitation
We the Capuchin Franciscans would like to renew our invitation to anyone who has been harmed, in any way, by a member of our Order to come forward and report their experience. Further to RTÉ’s documentary ‘Leathered’ which aired on the 30th of October 2024, we want to specifically reach out to those who may have…
Br Sean Cahill OFM Cap
We regret to announce the death of our brother, Sean Cahill, of the Custody of South Africa. Br Sean died after celebrating the 10 a.m. Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the parish of Parow of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, where he was the Assistant Priest, on Sunday 15th September 2024. …
Br Alexius Healy OFM Cap
We recently laid to rest Br Alexius Healy ages 97. Alexius was a well-known preacher especially at Parish missions and retreats throughout the country. He died in the excellent of Nazareth House Nursing Home in Dublin. May he rest in peace. Amen.










Br James Connolly and Br Antony Kurian visiting the Apostolic display in Kilmore diocese on Mission Sunday. The Diocese offers incredible support to Irish foreign missions and Missionaries. Pictured with Fr Jordan MacGabhann of Kilmore Diocese. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all involved in the annual Padre Pio Mass in Ferns. Thank you for the wonderful welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week the Padre Pio Apostolate travels to Ferns for the annual Padre Pio Mass there. In advance, Br. Kevin Kieran gave an interview about Padre Pio and the work of the Apostolate Team on the Simply Divine Programme. Thanks to Patricia McNally and all the team in Ferns. You can listen here: on.soundcloud.com/ZEKKjA842gAc9AZU6N ... See MoreSee Less
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Some amazing images from the final night of the Novena to Our Lady of Aparecida in Capuchin Friary Church Street ... See MoreSee Less
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Since Sunday the local leaders from Ireland and Great Britain along with the Provincial Leadership Team met in Dromantine Retreat Centre to discuss how we can best work in collaboration while supporting each other as Brothers together in mission. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester
Gratitude is the heart of prayer (Luke 17:11-19) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland ... See MoreSee Less
Gratitude is the heart of prayer (Luke 17:11-19) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Luke, more than the other writers, is the evangelist of prayer. This Sunday’s Gospel, the healing of ten lepers, instructs us on having trust in our prayer of petition and returning to God in thanks...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Some wonderful images from Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation in Donegal. The poly tunnel is busy as are day retreat groups. Congratulations to all involved. Visit www.ardsfriary.ie for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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Capuchin Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick , celebrating Our Lady of Aparecida with the Brazilian Catholic Community in Capuchin Friary Church Street. ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br. Silvester
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Lord, increase our faith (Luke 17: 5-10) The apostles asked the Lord to increase their faith. How did he answer them? Would their faith be deepened by an astounding miracle like planting a mulberr...1 CommentsComment on Facebook