Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine
Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The organisers have designed a virtual pilgrimage to Knock will now take place this Sunday 26th April. Details of how you can take part are outlined below. The programme is as follows: A Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock…
Capuchin Social Theatre
Capuchin Social Theatre is a new initiave of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office of the Capuchin Curia in Rome. Read more on their web page: http://capsocialtheatre.org/
RTE’s Broadcast Schedule for the Easter Ceremonies
Palm Sunday 5 April 1100-1150 – Mass on Palm Sunday. Rev Professor Michael Mullaney, President of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, celebrates Mass in the Kairos chapel studio, Maynooth, Co Kildare, with music from internationally acclaimed singer, Celine Byrne, accompanied by Ronan Murray. (RTÉ One TV / RTÉ Radio 1 Extra / LW252 /…
On-line Ministry from Irish Capuchin Friars
At the time when movement is limited, our on-line communications have taken on new importance. Some of our Friars are ministering in an active way on social media to help keep people connected. Br Bryan Shortall OFM Cap. (Parish Priest, St Francis of Assisi Parish) – https://www.facebook.com/PriorswoodParish/ Streamed on Facebook Live – Mass 12 Noon (Monday…
The Raising of Lazarus – 5th Sunday in Lent
The Raising of Lazarus The story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead begins with a puzzling situation. When Jesus is told that his friend is seriously ill, he remains distant and aloof. It’s so unlike him. When eventually he goes to the house, Lazarus has died. The sisters Martha and Mary seem to…
Phone a Friar
Do you need to Phone a Friar? For many this time of social isolation may also be a time of heightened anxiety, stress or loneliness. Should you feel the need to chat with someone, perhaps share a moment of prayer and meditation, seek a remembrance in the prayers of our community, or just vent a…
Update on Padre Pio Masses and Prayer Group Meetings
Please Note. Covid -19 Corona Virus Reminder: There is no Padre Pio prayer group in the Capuchin Friary, Church St tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th. We wait for further updates from Govt/CMO/HSE but at this stage it is very unlikely we will go ahead with: Capuchin Friary Church St prayer group at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday,…
Blessings on St Patrick’s Day
Blessings to you on the feast of St Patrick. It’s an usual year for all with parades, gatherings and Masses cancelled. St Patrick was a man of deep faith and that faith was centred on the powerful protection of the Holy Trinity. In this time of worry and social distancing, let us surround ourselves with…
Suspension of Church Services
Masses and other church services in our Friaries have been impacted by the recent instructions from the Department of Health. Please contact your local Friary or Capuchin Church to find out their arrangements. Contact details for each of the Friaries can be found of the ‘Our Places’ page of this website. All Friary offices are…
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Today we celebrate the Queenship of Our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth. This is also the day that we Capuchins take up our new assignments. We ask you to keep us in your prayers. We pray for all our communities in Ireland who may be welcoming or saying goodbye to Friars today. Pictured is Br Dermot Lynch who says slán go fóill to Knock as he takes up his new appointment in Holy Trinity, Cork. We wish all our brothers every blessing. ... See MoreSee Less
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A message from Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell:
Unprovoked attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin
Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell
August 11, 2025
Recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin have been truly shocking. These unprovoked attacks on people, including a child, who were apparently targeted solely because of their ethnic identity have generated understandable fear and alarm among the Indian community.
The truth is that the Indian community in Dublin comprises many people who have come to Dublin to make an important and valued contribution to our society. We are all familiar with the vital presence of Indian professionals in our healthcare system, without whom many healthcare needs simply could not be met. Others apply their skills in other important sectors of the economy and also contribute to funding public services through their taxes.
It is not only through their work lives that our Indian neighbours and fellow citizens are enriching our society. The diversity of Indian culture and traditions add to the vitality of life in Dublin. In particular, many Indian families are playing an increasingly prominent role in the parishes and school communities of the Archdiocese of Dublin. Indian priests, religious and lay volunteers are an increasingly important presence in the pastoral life of the Church in Dublin. That gives the lie to the vile and blasphemous claims of some who spread the poison of racial hatred on social media and otherwise that their views are somehow protecting Christianity.
It is time to call out those who peddle racial hatred. It is time to stand up to those who seek to divide our community through rumour and malice. Our parishes and school communities have already given a warm welcome to Indian families who have made their homes here. I urge them to strengthen that spirit of solidarity, not only with Indian members of parish communities, but with all our Indian neighbours. I call on everyone to support the Gardaí in every way to confront and defeat those whose actions have contributed to the fear now being experienced in the Indian community in Dublin.
Dermot Farrell
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Today we celebrate the feast of St Clare of Assisi. We offer our blessings to the Poor Cleares, Sisters of St Clare and all who follow her path. You can find out more about the life and Spirituality of St Clare thanks to Franciscan Media:
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