Blessings and warm wishes on the Feast of Saint Francis
We wish you every blessing and good wish on the feast of St Francis and we thank you for your continued prayers and support.
St Pio Triduum Dates and Times
Ard Mhuire Friary, Creeslough Donegal Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd (Feast Day). Mass at 7.30pm each evening. Celebrant and preacher: Br Kieran Shorten OFM Cap. Brother Kieran served for many years as a missionary in Zambia and is now part of our community in Ard Mhuire, Co. Donegal. Holy Trinity, Father Mathew Quay,…
Year of Capuchin Vocation
We are delighted to announce that we will launch a ‘Year of Capuchin Vocation’ in Knock Shrine on Sunday 17th of September as part of the annual Padre Pio Pilgrimage to Knock. This year of vocation is an opportunity for us to promote vocations to our way of life by means of prayer and presence….
Visit of Capuchin students from Eastern Europe
We were delighted to welcome five students from Eastern Europe along with their Formator for a three week experience of Capuchin life in Ireland and Irish culture. The progress of the trip was closely followed by hundreds of people on Social Media who eagerly awaited the daily updates. Over the course of their trip our…
Come and pray for Peace
On Friday 14th July all are invited to come together and pray for peace in the Capuchin Friary Kilkenny. Gathering at 7pm in the Friary Church we will make prayer the foundation of our peace-making, it is where we must begin. So please come and join if only for a short time to offer our…
Capuchin Connection Summer Issue
We are delighted to bring you the summer issue of Capuchin Connection. Please click on the link below to access it. Capuchin Connection Magazine 4pp A4 June 17
Ministers of Mercy. UCC Historical Conference on the Capuchins and Ireland’s struggle for independence
On Saturday 10th of June 2017 UCC History Department in conjunction with the Capuchin Friars in Rochestown and Douglas Parish Assembly hosted a very well attended historical conference on the Capuchins and Ireland’s struggle for independence. Dr Gabriel Doherty (UCC History Department and one of the organisers) remarked on how the Capuchins had been…
Saint Anthony Triduum Kilkenny
Sunday 11th at 12 Noon Mass Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th at 10.30am Mass Blessing of lillies on Tuesday 13th at 10.30am Mass Blessing of children on Tuesday 13th from 3pm to 4pm Preacher: Br Eddie Dowley OFM Capuchin.
Raheny Secular Franciscan Order pilgrimage to Knock
Annual SFO Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 25th June. Coach leaving the Capuchin Friary, Raheny at 8 am. Contact: Brid 01-8313420, Niall 087-3141310.
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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