St Francis College Rochestown are U19 Munster Champions
Many congratulations to the team, teachers and coaches of our school in Rochestown, Cork. Full match report available here thanks to the Irish Examiner newspaper: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews//sport/gaa/st-francis-college-secure-first-tom-collum-cup-win-over-hamilton-high-school-904935.html
The death has occurred of Br Philip Connor OFM Cap.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our brother, Father Philip Connor OFM Cap. Philip was a member of the Capuchin Community in Kilkenny. May the Lord and St Francis welcome him to his eternal reward.
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Capuchins at the Divine Mercy Conference 2019
The Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars are delighted to be part of the Divine Mercy Conference again this year. The conference will be held on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of February in the RDS Dublin. A special evening for young people will take place in the RDS on Friday 23rd of February beginning at 6.30pm….
Capuchin Connection Spring Issue
The Spring Issue of Capuchin Connection is now available to read here or you can pick up a copy from our Friaries and Churches. In this issue we reflect on Spring as the time of hopefulness that follows the long, dark days of winter. Brother Richard Hendrick reports from Ard Mhuire Retreat Centre in Donegal…
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
February 2nd is set aside in the Church’s year as the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. All over the world religious orders, congregations and societies gather to give thanks for their calling to serve the Gospel as consecrated religious. We may more readily know consecrated religious by other titles such as brothers,…
World Youth Day begins in Panama
At the invitation of Pope Francis, over excess of one million young people from around the World have gathered in Panama to celebrate World Youth Day (WYD). WYD began in Rome in 1986 at the request of St John Paul 2. His desire was to invite young people from around the World to come together…
Synod 2018 Final Document
In October 2018 Pope Francis invited the Bishops of the world to Rome for a Synod meeting. The theme of the synod was ‘Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment’. Worldwide preparation for the synod had been ongoing for over a year and included input from young people in Ireland through an online survey, diocesan level focus…
Posthumous award for Br Killian Flynn OFM Cap.
THE AWARD OF THE YEAR During its diamond jubilee celebrations (1958-2018) in Lusaka, the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS) awarded Br Killian Flynn OFM Cap for his outstanding contributions to its formation. The celebrations were held at Roma Parish on 17th November 2018. Br Augustine Mwape OFM Cap (custos) received the said award on behalf…
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...0 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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