St Francis College Students visit the Capuchin Day Centre
Brother Kevin Crowley (founder of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People) was delighted to welcome fourth year students from St Francis College Rochestown to the Capuchin Day Centre. The students had prepared for the visit over a number of weeks by watching video clips, class discussions and project work that focused on the work…
Holy Trinity Christmas Crib raises 2,700 for St Vincent de Paul
Brother John Hickey (Capuchin Community, Holy Trinity) presents a cheque for €2,700 to Mr Brian Cullen of the St Vincent de Paul’s South West Region (Cork and Kerry). This money was raised because of the generosity of the people who visited the crib. A word of sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who visited…
Praying for Families and the World at the Crib
Join Brother Martin for a few minutes of reflection and prayer in the midst of all the last minute Christmas preparations as we pray for families and the world from the Christmas crib. Brother Martin incorporates the beautiful ‘Prayer to the Holy Family’ produced by the World Meeting of Families 2018 Team. Take a little…
Christmas in Zambia. A reflection by Brother Edwin
In the last of our short reflections on life as a Capuchin Missionary, we are joined by Brother Edwin. Brother Edwin spent over 50 years as a Capuchin Missionary in Zambia and reflects on what Christmas was like there. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the podcast
Brother Pius Higgins reflects on Christmas as a Capuchin Missionary in the United States
Brother Pius spent many years ministering in the United States both in Oregon and California. In this short podcast, he reflects on what Christmas was like there. We hope you enjoy this podcast.
Church Street Christmas Schedule 2016
Below is the Christmas schedule for Church Street Friary, Dublin.
Christmas Greeting from Brother Adrian Curran, Capuchin Provincial Minister
“The fact that Christmas is almost upon us reminds us of the way in which God entered the world: born of the Virgin Mary like all children, wrapped in swaddling clothes, picked up, nursed. Not only him, but his mother and Joseph had to contend with the fact that there was no room for them…
Capuchin response to those most in need
This week saw huge queues for food parcles outside our Friary in Kilkenny and over 3000 food parcels packed in the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People in Dublin ready for distribution. Our response to the need of those on the margins of society is an intrinsic part of what it means to be…
Franciscan Prayer Episode 4: Prayer Around the Crib
https://soundcloud.com/irishcapuchinpodcasts/franciscan-prayer-episode-4-prayer-around-the-crib
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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