Congratulations to Fr Antony !
Last Saturday (10th May 2025) Friars, family and friends gathered in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street as we celebration the ordination of Br Antony Kurian to the Priesthood. Fr Antony’s family travelled from as far as Kerala and New York to be there for this very special occasion. We wish Antony well as…
Safeguarding Invitation
We the Capuchin Franciscans would like to renew our invitation to anyone who has been harmed, in any way, by a member of our Order to come forward and report their experience. Further to RTÉ’s documentary ‘Leathered’ which aired on the 30th of October 2024, we want to specifically reach out to those who may have…
Br Sean Cahill OFM Cap
We regret to announce the death of our brother, Sean Cahill, of the Custody of South Africa. Br Sean died after celebrating the 10 a.m. Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the parish of Parow of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, where he was the Assistant Priest, on Sunday 15th September 2024. …
Br Alexius Healy OFM Cap
We recently laid to rest Br Alexius Healy ages 97. Alexius was a well-known preacher especially at Parish missions and retreats throughout the country. He died in the excellent of Nazareth House Nursing Home in Dublin. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Newly elected Delegate and Councillors for Great Britain
Over the last week the Friars in Great Britain gathered for their three yearly chapter. This is an opportunity for the brothers to reflect on their life and ministry as Capuchin Friars. At the meeting a new leadership team is elected. Pictured here are Br. Gordon Pesterfield (2nd Councillor), Br Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister of…
Fr Anthony Boran OFM Cap
Last week we laid to rest out dear brother, Anthony. Here is a short reflection on a long life, well lived. May he rest in peace. Amen. Remembering Brother Anthony Boran OFM Cap Br Anthony was born in Clogh, Co. Kilkenny on 22nd May 1923, the son of Peter and Margaret (Darcy) and was…
The Ordination of Br Antony – A day of hope.
Br Antony Kurian OFM Cap was ordained Deacon by Archbishop Dermot Farrell in St Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church Dublin on Sunday 28th of January 2024. In his homily, Archbishop Farrell spoke of this day being ‘a day of hope’. He said that ‘any day you make a significant commitment is a day of…
Diaconate Ordination – Br Antony Kurian OFM Cap
Brother Antony Kurian will be ordained Deacon in St Mary of the Angels Church Street at 11.30M this morning by Archbishop Dermot Farrell. This is our first ordination since 2016. We wish Antony every blessing in his ministry.
Newly elected Custos and Council in South Korea
Congratulations to the newly elected Custos and his Council in South Korea. Left to Right: Br.Patrick Kelleher (2nd Counsellor). Br.Francis Mary Hang (1st Counsellor). Br. Stephano Kim (Custos). Br. Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister).
Our Vicar Provincial and Vocations Director, Br Martin, recently gave an interview to the Faith Alive programme on Midwest Radio speaking about St Francis, the Capuchin vocation and our life in fraternity. Thanks to Monica Morley and Midwest Radio for organising the interview. You can copy the link here to listen on SoundCloud :
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Blessings to all on the feast of our Holy Father, St Francis of Assisi. May the Lord bless you and keep you always. St Francis, pray for us, for peace and for our world. ... See MoreSee Less
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The homily given by our Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap at the celebration of the Transitus of St Francis of Assisi, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
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Some images from this evening's celebration of the Transitus from the Conventual Franciscan Church in Fairview Dublin. This celebration concludes the three nights of preparation for the feast of St Francis. ... See MoreSee Less
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Details of how St Francis of Assisi Priorswood are celebrating the Feast of St Francis. Jubilee Mass on Sunday at 11.30am celebrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell. ... See MoreSee Less
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We gathered this evening in the beautiful setting of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Merchant's Quay for the second night of three in honour of the 800th anniversary of St Francis death in 1226.
The evening began with a pilgrim walk from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street to Merchant's Quay to bring the image of St Francis and our peace candle. These symbols are a focal point for each celebration. It was a powerful experience to walk silently through the streets of Dublin in the pouring rain. Many people stopped on their way to bless themselves, pause a moment or to take a photo of the fifty strong pilgrim group.
Inside the church at Merchant's Quay, we heard readings from the life of St Francis interspersed with beautiful music and song. The ceremony came to a conclusion with the blessing of Dublin City echoing the way in which St Francis blessed Assisi before he died.
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Thanks to all who joined us in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street for the Mass for the Care of Creation last evening. This was the first night of three nights for St Francis in Dublin City Centre. We were honoured to welcome the Italian Ambassador to Ireland as well as the Italian Minister for Health to Church Street for the celebration. Minister, Professor Orazio Schillaci, spoke of the enduring importance of St Francis in Italian life and culture as well as the deep friendship between Ireland and Italy.
Principal celebrant: Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap (Provincial Minister).
Homilist: Br. Martin Bennett OFM Cap (Provincial Vicar).
Principal concelebrant: Br Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap (Guardian, Church Street Friary).
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You can look back at our 'Mass for the Care of Creation' from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street:
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