Brother Angelus O’Neill OFM Cap.
It is with deep sadness, that we announce the death of our dear brother, Angelus O’Neill OFM Cap. Angelus was a great apostle of Padre Pio in Ireland and served in many varying ministries including as Minister Provincial of the Irish Capuchin Province. A funeral Mass will take place on Monday morning at 11…
‘Cocoon’ by Brother Richard Hendrick OFM Cap.
Cocoon Do not expect cocooning To be easy. It is not a time of rest But of rebirth. They used to think That the Caterpillar Merely slept there, Awaiting the wonder of wings. This is not true. To cocoon means The breaking down of self, Of letting go of all that may be considered Caterpillar….
A Vocation’s Sunday Message from Brother Richard – Vocation Director
Discerning a Vocation in a time of Lockdown The path of finding one’s vocation in life, a path traditionally known as discernment, would usually include a lot of travelling. The one who is wondering if the Capuchin Franciscan life is for them would normally visit the friaries regularly, meet with some of the brothers there,…
Vocation Sunday – 03 May 2020
This coming Sunday is the Day of Prayer for Vocations. This annual event invites us to pray, in a particular way, for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Sunday’s Gospel is the parable of the Good Shepherd and outlines for us the way in which God searches for each of us, calls each of…
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…
Details of how St Francis of Assisi Priorswood are celebrating the Feast of St Francis. Jubilee Mass on Sunday at 11.30am celebrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell. ... See MoreSee Less
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We gathered this evening in the beautiful setting of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Merchant's Quay for the second night of three in honour of the 800th anniversary of St Francis death in 1226.
The evening began with a pilgrim walk from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street to Merchant's Quay to bring the image of St Francis and our peace candle. These symbols are a focal point for each celebration. It was a powerful experience to walk silently through the streets of Dublin in the pouring rain. Many people stopped on their way to bless themselves, pause a moment or to take a photo of the fifty strong pilgrim group.
Inside the church at Merchant's Quay, we heard readings from the life of St Francis interspersed with beautiful music and song. The ceremony came to a conclusion with the blessing of Dublin City echoing the way in which St Francis blessed Assisi before he died.
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Thanks to all who joined us in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street for the Mass for the Care of Creation last evening. This was the first night of three nights for St Francis in Dublin City Centre. We were honoured to welcome the Italian Ambassador to Ireland as well as the Italian Minister for Health to Church Street for the celebration. Minister, Professor Orazio Schillaci, spoke of the enduring importance of St Francis in Italian life and culture as well as the deep friendship between Ireland and Italy.
Principal celebrant: Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap (Provincial Minister).
Homilist: Br. Martin Bennett OFM Cap (Provincial Vicar).
Principal concelebrant: Br Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap (Guardian, Church Street Friary).
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You can look back at our 'Mass for the Care of Creation' from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street:
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Join us this evening in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7 as we celebrate 'A Mass for the Care of Creation' as part of the three nights for St Francis's feast day in Dublin city. The Mass can be live streamed from 7.30pm on
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The main celebrant is Capuchin Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap. The Mass will be attended by the Italain Ambassador to Ireland and the Italian Minister for Health who will share a greeting from the Italian Government.
Tomorrow evening we gather at 7.30pm in the Church of Adam and Eve, Merchant's Quay Dublin where the OFM Friars host a blessing of the City.
On Saturday, 03 October, we gather for the Transitus of St Francis with the Conventual Franciscan Friars in Fairview. The transitus begins at 7.30pm.
All are welcome to join us as we prepare for the feast of St Francis on the occassion of the 800th anniversary of his death in 1226. ... See MoreSee Less
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Some images from the wonderful Franciscan Family Day in Multyfarnham Franciscan Friary today. This occassion was organised as part of the jubilee celebrations for St Francis 1226 - 2026. The day was filled with prayer, conversation, togetherness and joy. A sincere word of thanks to all involved in organising the day. ... See MoreSee Less
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A quick look back at the last night of the Padre Pio triduum in Church Street. St Mary of the Angels, Church Street is the home of the National Shrine of St Pio and the Padre Pio Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to all who came to the Padre Pio Triduum in Church Street over the last three nights. Our Provincial Minister, Br Richard, was main celebrant for the final night. In his homily, Br Richard reminded us that Padre Pio was a minister of God's mercy, compassion and love. Thanks to all involved in the triduum. St Pio, pray for us. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow we celebrate the feast day of St Pio (Padre Pio) in Dublin, Cork and Donegal. ... See MoreSee Less
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