Michael Murphy OFM Cap. RIP
We regret to announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere Fr Michael Murphy OFM Cap. Full fuenral details here : https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-michael-patrick-murphy-ofm-cap-kilkenny-kilkenny-city-541319 Michael’s funeral can be viewed at www.memoriallane.ie/livestream
Peter Rogers OFM Cap.
It is with regret that we announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere, Fr Peter Rogers. Peter faithfully served the Capuchin Order in many roles both at home and as a member of the General Council in Rome. Funeral details below. May he rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-peter-rogers-ofm-cap-dublin-dublin-7-540360 Obituary for Fr Peter: Fr Peter Roger…
Christmas Mass Schedules Church St and Kilkenny
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The relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis to visit Church Street Dublin
This week the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis visits the Capuchin Friary in Church Street. More details here: St Mary of the Angels Church, Church Street, Dublin 7 Friday, November 24, and Saturday, November 25 The relic arrives on Friday 1.30pm. This will be followed by a talk, a blessing with the relic, recitation…
Capuchin Safeguarding Sunday 09 October 2023
This year’s theme for our Safeguarding Sunday is ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’. Please see our Safeguarding brochure to be distributed at all Capuchin Friaries and Churches this weekend. Safeguarding Sunday is an opportunity for us all to reflect on our individual and collective responsibilities to ensure our places are safe places for children and vulnerable…
Capuchin Friars officially welcomed to Knock
The 17th of September is the day Franciscans around the world celebrate the Feast of the Stigmata of St Francis. This is a day of new beginnings for us Capuchins; traditionally Postulants are welcomed and Novices are recived on this day. Today we celebrated a new beginning of a different kind as the Capuchin…
Capuchin Friars officially welcomed to Knock
This weekend the Capuchin Friars were officially welcomed to Knock by Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector of the Shrine, on behalf of Archbishop Francis Duffy. This weekend pilgrims from all over Ireland travelled to Knock for the annual Padre Pio Retreat and Pilgrimage, filling the Basilica while crowds queued outside St John’s Rest Centre to…
Brother Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap. Brother Eustace served as Provincial to the Irish Province and on the Capuchin General Council in Rome. He also ministered in Belfast and Donegal however he’s probably remembered by most in his role as Chaplain to St Francis…
New Capuchin Vocation Booklet
Our Vocations and Communications Commissions have created a vocations booklet designed to help those discerning a call to life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. The booklet contains information on St Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin way of life, frequently asked questions and the Capuchin formation process. You can access and download your copy online on…
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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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