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.
Newly elected Delegate and Councillors for Great Britain
Over the last week the Friars in Great Britain gathered for their three yearly chapter. This is an opportunity for the brothers to reflect on their life and ministry as Capuchin Friars. At the meeting a new leadership team is elected. Pictured here are Br. Gordon Pesterfield (2nd Councillor), Br Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister of…
Fr Anthony Boran OFM Cap
Last week we laid to rest out dear brother, Anthony. Here is a short reflection on a long life, well lived. May he rest in peace. Amen. Remembering Brother Anthony Boran OFM Cap Br Anthony was born in Clogh, Co. Kilkenny on 22nd May 1923, the son of Peter and Margaret (Darcy) and was…
The Ordination of Br Antony – A day of hope.
Br Antony Kurian OFM Cap was ordained Deacon by Archbishop Dermot Farrell in St Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church Dublin on Sunday 28th of January 2024. In his homily, Archbishop Farrell spoke of this day being ‘a day of hope’. He said that ‘any day you make a significant commitment is a day of…
We pray for peace in the Middle East and an end to violence. Lord make us instruments of your peace. St Francis, Patron of Peace: Pray for all who suffer because of war. ... See MoreSee Less
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Blessings on the feast of St Anthony of Padua!
Feast of our brother St. Anthony of Padua today!
Known as the "Good Doctor" for his immense wisdom and learning he was an indefatigable preacher and teacher of the Gospel and the first teacher of theology to the Friars from amongst their own number.
Known for the immense number of miracles worked during his life he was granted the title of Thaumaturge or Wonderworker. He also worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor and opposed corruption wherever he found it. His last years were spent living as a hermit (in a treehouse!) and teaching the brothers. He is the patron of the poor, of children and pregnant women and of preachers and teachers, and is invoked to find that which is lost and, above all, of miracles!
He is one of our truly extraordinary brothers and one of my own special spiritual teachers and friends. We entrust ourselves to his prayers this day and always +
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(Photos include wonderful the cross St. Anthony burned into the wall of the Cathedral in Lisbon with his finger when only 12 years old in order to repel a temptation of the devil to leave his studies to become a priest, his shrine in some of our churches, his blessing and his relics preserved in Padua.)
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Glorious St. Anthony, I salute thee as a good servant of Christ, and a special friend of God. You once were favored to hold the Christ Child in your arms as you cherished His Word in your heart.
Today I place all my cares, temptations, and anxieties in your hands. I resolve ever to honor you by imitating your example.
Powerful patron, model of Purity, please win for me, and for all devoted to thee, perfect purity of body, mind, and heart I promise by my example and counsel to help others to the knowledge, love, and service of God. Amen.
The creator of the heavens obeys a carpenter; the God of eternal glory listens to a poor virgin. Has anyone ever witnessed anything comparable to this?" .
"The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that they have no business on earth. They do not labour, but by contemplation alone they already live in heaven." ~ St Anthony of Padua
The relics of St. Anthony of Padua (of Lisbon originally) exposed for veneration. A detail of them that always makes my heart ache is that upon forensic examination of his bones it was found that his foot bones were worn almost away due to the countless miles he walked to preach the Gospel and serve the poor... Miraculously, his tongue and vocal cords have remained incorrupt to this day.
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Great news from Zambia! Six of our brothers will make perpetual profession on the 2nd of August. Please keep them in your prayers. ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap:
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Trinity Sunday 2025 - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Anthony De Mello was a writer with a great gift of simplifying deep truths. He wrote that theology is the ability to tell stories about God: and prayer is knowing that you are part of the story.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Dr Liam Temple works on Capuchin Franciscan research in the University of Durham. Here is an insightful video on who we Capuchins are. Enjoy. For more information on our way of life email: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely behind the scenes look at our Chapter last week. Thanks to Br Antony Bibin Kurian for putting this together. For more information on our way of life email: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, with Fr Richard Hendrick OFMCap and Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh. Best wishes to Fr Richard, who has been elected Provincial Minister of the Irish Capuchin Province. He is Parish Priest of Halston Street in Dublin.
(Photo by John McElroy) Report by Archdiocese of Dublin
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