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…
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…
Read the latest news and updates from around the Irish Capuchin Province with our latest (an first on-line) issue of Capuchin Connection. Let us know what you think:
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A Warm Fraternal Welcome: A word of welcome to Brother Thomas and Brother Suneesh who arrived in Ireland on the 25th of April as part of our International Fraternal Collaboration with the Capuchin Pro...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Reflecting on the road to Emmaus:
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Emmaus and Eucharist (Luke 24:13-35)There are ten meals in Luke’s Gospel, each one with an important message. Today we shall ponder on the meal that the Risen Lord shared with two travellers on the ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great news! Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation have just launched their newly designed newsletter, and it's fantastic! You can read it here from their website and while you're on the site, why not take a look around at the amazing work done there (and maybe even consider supporting their work in some way):
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Newsletter Welcome to our newsletter. Keep up-to-date by joining our mailing list to hear the latest news from the Friary. The Primrose Edition Spring 2026 View now Other publications Trees of Ards Th...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Capuchin Friary Raheny was presented with a 'Biodiversity Corridor' plaque in acknowledgement of their efforts to promote and sustain biodiversity. Read the full story here:
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Consider life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar working and ministering in Ireland:
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A sincere word of thanks to the Irish Catholic Newspaper for their two page feature on the Irish Capuchins as part of a special edition on Consecrated Life. Called to a life of Prayer and Service as B...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Just a taste of some of the amazingly creative work under way at Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation. Congratulations to Br Ade and all the team at Ards. If you have a chance to visit that part of Donegal, Ards is not to be missed with it's stunning beaches, woodland walks, walled garden, working farm, stunning scenery and the best coffee and cakes in Donegal. You'll be assured of a very warm céad mile fáilte. Why not visit their website for more information and to find out how you can support the work of Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation: www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap:
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Today’s Gospel is about understanding the positive meaning of the commandments. At the time of Jesus, the Scribes and Pharisees were the dominating legalists. On the one hand they brought in m...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Look out for our two pager in the Irish Catholic Newspaper's feature on Consecrated Life. Thanks to the the design team in the The Irish Catholic Newspaper for such great work. If this little article raises your interest in Capuchin life, feel free to make contact by emailing: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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With great sadness we announce the death of our Capuchin confrere, Br. Padráig O'Cuill OFM Cap. Br Padráig joined the Capuchin Order in 1957 and was ordained to the Priesthood in 1967. During his years as a Capuchin Friar, Padráig ministered as an Irish language teacher, hospital chaplain and chaplain to Dublin Port and Docks. For many years he served as the Archivist for the Irish Capuchin Province.
Br. Padráig died peacefully in Beaumont Hospital this morning (04/02/2026) following a short illness. Padráig was a kind, helpful and cheerful man who often caused howls of laughter with his quick wit and razor sharp sense of humour. He will be very much missed in the Capuchin Friary Raheny and beyond.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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