Queen’s University Orchestra’s visit to Church St. Friary
The Capuchin fraternity in Church St. had the privilege of welcoming the Symphony Orchestra from Queen’s University to the Church where they delivered a very enjoyable concert of well known classical pieces including extracts from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and “Morning” from Peer Gynt. The evening was a wonderful reminder that music can build bridges…
Capuchin Day Centre prepares 3,000 food parcels
The Capuchin Day Centre was a hive of activity this evening as staff and nearly 100 volunteers gave up their time to pack 3,000 food parcels to be distributed to the homeless and poor of Dublin. People will queue from early tomorrow morning to collect the parcels from the Day Centre. As demand grows, so…
Christmas Schedules in our Friaries
Ard Mhuire, Donegal Saturday 23rd December 8am “Rorate Coeli” Advent Candlelit Dawn Mass of Our Lady, preceded by exposition from 7am (Side Chapel) Christmas Eve: Sunday 24th 9am Sunday Mass Confessions: available all day. (NO 5:30 Mass.) 9pm: First Mass of Christmas (Midnight Mass of the Angels) with carols from 8:30pm Christmas Day: Monday 25th…
Visit of Relatives of Bl. Solanus Casey at Mass of Thanksgiving for Beatification
On Friday, December the 1st, the friars of the Dublin houses, in the presence of our Provincial Minister Br. Adrian Curran, gathered with a group of relations of Blessed Solanus Casey to celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving for his recent beatification. Many of his relatives had been present in Detroit for the occasion…
Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Televised Mass from Halton Street Parish, Sunday 19th of November
This year the Mass to remember those killed in road traffic accidents will be televised live on RTE from St Michan’s Parish, Halston Street at 11am. The Mass will be celebrated by Parish Priest of St Michan’s Parish, Brother Bryan Shortfall OFM Cap. This Mass marks the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims…
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Mass of Thanksgiving for Beatification of Fr. Solanus Casey
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of our brother Fr. Solanus Casey on Friday 1st December in Church St. Friary, Dublin. More info below! Next Saturday, in the largest stadium in Detroit, Capuchin friar Solanus Casey will be declared Blessed! He is of special interest to us because both his parents were Irish-born, and…
Capuchin Franciscan Vocation Retreat, 2nd – 3rd December, Kilkenny
Aged between 20 and 40? Discerning God’s call in your life? Attracted by the message of St Francis? Then come and see what life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar is like.
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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The Commandments are guidelines to Virtues (Matt 5:17-37) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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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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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