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…
Ststement from the Irish Bishops concerning liturgical celebrations
Statement from the Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference concerning cornonavirus and liturgical celebrations including Mass, Baptism, Sacrament of the Sick and funerals. https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2020/03/11/irish-catholic-bishops-conference-statement-on-liturgical-considerations-in-the-context-of-covid-19-coronavirus-2/
Novena of Grace – Halston Street Parish
The Novena of Grace continues in Halston Street Parish until Thursday 12th of March. The themes of this year’s Novena is ‘The Grace to Love one another as Jesus loves us’. The main Novena Mass (6pm Sat, 12Pm Sunday, &.30pm Mon – Thursday) has confession, preacher, music and blessing with the relic. The 10am Mass…
Coronavirus and Religious Services
Please read the attached advice from the HSE https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/religioussettingsguidance/COVID%2019_Guidance%20for%20religious%20services%20V1.pdf
Fitzgibbon Cup brought to Rochestown
UCC GAA brought the Fitzgibbon Cup to Rochestown College to visit the grave of the Capuchin Friar from whom the cup gets its name – Edwin Fitzgibbon. Edwin Fitzgibbon was once rector of Rochestown College and then Professor of Philosphy in UCC. Fitzgibbon was a passionate supporter of Gaelic games and funding the commissioning of…
Return to me with all your heart
Next Saturday evening (22nd of February) Gerard Gallagher will speak at the 6pm Mass in Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7 to share a little about his new book of Lenten reflections – Return to me with all your heart. It’s an excellent book to help us focus our minds and hearts during Lent. The book…
Vocation Morning – 15th February 2020
Capuchin Franciscan Vocation Morning – 15th Februaury 2020 in the Capuchin Friary Raheny. The morning begins with coffee at 9am and ends with lunch at 1pm. In between we have time to explore God’s call and what it might mean to be a Capuchin Friar today. If you feel called to the Capuchin Vocation –…
Catholic Schools Week 2020
Catholic Schools Week (CSW) runs from 26 January until 02 February and this year’s theme is a very important and relevant one – Living in Harmony with all God’s Creation. This theme was at the heart of the life and example of St Francis of Assisi, Patron of Animals, Ecology and Peace. We only have…
Job Vacancy – Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7.
St Michan’s Parish, Halston Street is under the pastoral care of the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars and is currently looking to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the role of ‘Bookkeeper / Office Administrator’. The closing date is Friday 31 January 2020. Details below:
Last year Br Antony Kurian was ordained to the Priesthood for the Irish Capuchin Province. This weekend, The Irish Times Newspaper featured the story of Antony's path to ordination.
We believe the Lord continues to call men to join us as Capuchin Franciscan Friars. It takes certain amount of courage to hear and respond this call in a noisey world however it's a call that can only be answered by you. Contact us for more information on our way of life: vocations@capuchins.ie
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The ordination in Dublin of Br Anthony Kurian was a milestone for the Kerala native, his family and the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Ireland6 CommentsComment on Facebook
As we celebrate a year of St Francis, here is a recent online event that provides an excellent overview of the life and legacy of St Francis of Assisi, 800 years after his death in 1226:
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Yesterday the Capuchin Day Centre distributed 4,000 Christmas vouchers to those in need. A huge work of thanks and congratulations to all invloed in putting this outreach together. And a very special thanks to the donors who make it all possible. Find our more about this work from Br Kevin Kiernan, Capuchin Director of the Day Centre who was interviewed for the RTE Morning Ireland programme:
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Early this morning over 3,000 people queued around Church Street and on to the door of the Capuchin Day Centre on Bow Street. Each waiting to receive a voucher to help them this time of year. Some good reporting on the event. Well done to all involved.
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‘It’s poverty’: Capuchin Christmas food voucher tickets draw ‘longest’ queue in years
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An extra 500 tickets were printed this year after distressing scenes last December when they initially ran out13 CommentsComment on Facebook
Some pictures from today's Christmas Fair in the Priorswood Parish Centre. Thanks to everyone who came along and congratulations to all who organised the event. Even Fr Patrick got a chance to speak to Santa! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Fr Bryan Shortall who was installed as Parish Priest of St Michan's Halston Street. Pictured here with Bishop Paul Dempsey, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, and Carmel Keogh of the Parish Pastoral Council. We wish the new team in Hal Street every blessing and good wish as they begin their pastoral work together. #capuchinparishes2gether ... See MoreSee Less
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A nice way to pray and prepare this Advent. Follow the link to join the journey:
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Our Sunday reflection thanks to Br. Silvester :
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Jesus Christ, the Universal King (Luke 23:35-43) Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, is when we celebrate Jesus Christ, the Universal King. In today’s Gospel, Luke takes us to the foot ...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Br Antony Bibin Kurian speaking today at the YouthCon2025 event in St Patrick's College Drumcondra on the work of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. Many congratulations to all involved in the event. ... See MoreSee Less
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