The Christmas Crib: A Franciscan Story
This time every year in schools, churches, homes, hospitals, hospices and shopping centres the Christmas Crib stands as a tangible reminder to us that God is real and God is with us. Cribs come in all shapes and sizes and often reflect the cultural context they are in. A crib is an important part of…
New Custos and Council in South Africa
The Capuchin Custody of South Africa recently held a Chapter and elected a new Custos and Council. The Chapter was presided over by Brother Adrian Curran OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of the Irish Capuchin Province (South Africa is a Custody of the Irish Capuchin Province). We send our warmest congratulations to our newly elected Brothers and…
Brother Kevin receives the Oireachtas Human Dignity Award
Today Brother Kevin Crowley was awarded the Oireachtas Human Dignity Award for his work with homeless people. Brother Kevin founded the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People in 1969 and today the centre provides support to those most in need. Congratulations to Brother Kevin on this great achievement and to all those associated with the…
Capuchins at World Meeting of Families 2018
We are delighted to have an active presence at the WMOF2018 in the RDS this week. Three of our brothers are speakers at the event and we have a dedicated vocations stand in exhibition hall 1 (Stand 17). At our vocations stand we will have the privilege of offering blessings with the relics of St…
Blessings on the Feast of Saint Clare
Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. Clare was born in Assisi in 1193 and died on the 11th of August 1253. She was canonised in 1255. Clare is the founders of the ‘Poor Ladies of San Domino’ or the Poor Clare’s as we know them today. Clare is the patroness of…
Capuchin Archival Descriptive Catalogues
We are delighted to announce that some of our archival catalogues can now be accessed online via the Irish Capuchin Franciscan website and we would like to pay special thanks to our Archivist Dr Brian Kirby for his work on bringing all of this to fruition. The descriptive catalogues can be accessed on this website…
Letter of Thanksgiving from Pope Francis
On the 17th of March 2018 Pope Francis went on pilgrimage to the sites associated with Saint Pio of Pitrelcina. A few days ago the Pope wrote to the Capuchin Minister General Br Mauro in thanksgiving for the life and example of St Pio. In the letter the Pope reaffirms his commitment to create a…
Check out our vocation page in this weeks Irish Catholic
This week to mark vocation Sunday we have a full page in the Irish Catholic newspaper explaining a little about Capuchin life and answering some frequently asked questions. For more information on what life as a Capuchin friar is like today you can: Visit on vocation page: http://www.capuchinfranciscans.ie/vocations-introduction/ Visit our vocations blog: www.capfrans.blogspot.ie Visit our social…
A new Custos for Zambia
Many congratulations to Br Augustine Mwape OFM Cap. recently elected Custos for the Capuchin Province in Zambia. The Irish Capuchin Frairs have been ministering in Zambia since the 1930’s. To find out more about our overseas missions work and how you can help, visit http://www.capuchinmissions.ie/ Also elected to serve on the Council were Br Lawrence Katongo, Br…
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This evening we received the remains of Brother Kevin back to St Mary of the Angels, Capuchin Friary Church Street.
In his words this evening, Capuchin Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick, stressed that for Brother Kevin, 'Brother' wasn't merely a title but rather a mission. Brother Kevin lived this Capuchin mission to the best of his ability in all he did. He was indeed a man of the people but more fundamentally, he was a man of deep prayer who spent long hours each day deep in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. His understanding of his own humanity allowed him to connect deeply with the human experience of others, no matter what that experience might be. As a result, he had the ability to see whoever stood before him as brother or sister.
Br Kevin will lie in repose tomorrow (Friday, 4th of July) from 8.30am ending with solemn vespers at 6pm. Requiem Mass takes place on Saturday morning at 11am followed by burial to the Capuchin plot in Dardistown Cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed on www.memoriallane.ie/livestream ... See MoreSee Less
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Funeral arrangements for Br Kevin Crowley OFM Cap:
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Death Notice of Br. Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. (Dublin 7, Dublin) | rip.ie
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The death has occurred of Br. Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. of Dublin 7, Dublin Ireland, on 02/07/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Statement from Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the death of Br. Kevin Crowley. We thank Archbishop Farrell for his kind words and expression of sympathy.
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With sadness we regret to announce the death of Br Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. Brother Kevin served the poor of Dublin through his work with the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. Please see below for Brother Kevin's funeral arrangements and obituary. May he rest in peace. Amen.
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Br Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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With great sadness we announce the death of our Capuchin confrere, Brother Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. Brother Kevin died early this morning (02 July 2025) in the wonderful care of Mount Desert Nursing Hom...146 CommentsComment on Facebook
Our prayer to the Sacred Heart for Vocations. The beautiful image of the heart of love was painted by the incredible American artist, Ida Woll. The Heart of Jesus burns with love and, in turn, calls us to live lives of burning love. vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Why not take a few moments to rest in the Word of God with our 'Sunday Reflection' thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn?
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