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).
Follow the latest news and events for the Year of St Francis celebrations in Ireland including the Franciscan Family Day & Dublin City Triduum of Prayer to the Transitus of St Francis as well as resources for schools, communities and families:
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Today begins the Season of Creation which runs from the 1st of September to the feast of St Francis of Assisi on the 4th of October. St Francis is the Patron Saint of peace, ecology and animals. The theme for the 2026 Season of Creation is 'Living Water' taken from the Prophet Ezekiel (47:9 & 12). The springs of 'Living Water' bring life to everything and are a powerful image of a hopeful future touched by the grace of healing.
Trocaire have some excellent resources available on their webiste: www.trocaire.org
The Season of Creation is a wonderful opportunity for us as individuals and communities to reflect on the great gift of Creation and our special role in protecting and safeguarding it.
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As we advance in our readings from Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus leaves Galilee and heads south towards Jerusalem. He tries to make it clear to his disciples that Jerusalem would mean his rejection, his death on the cross but also his rising on the third day. This is a shock to the disciples. Peter takes Jesus aside and starts to remonstrate with him. “Heaven preserve you, Lord, this must not happen to you.” But Jesus repeats that his way is the way of the cross and resurrection, but it is a temptation of Satan to seek the way of selfishness. To be a genuine follower of Jesus one must go through a process of taking up the crosses of life and dying to selfishness. “Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.”
Why the cross
How could a loving, merciful Father permit the cruelty of the cross? The answer is one word: compassion. Compassion literally means suffering with. Jesus would be with us in our suffering. His way of saving was not at a safe distance, aloof from the messy side of life. On the cross he is nailed to all human pain and distress. Having loved his own while in this world he loved them to the utmost. How poorer would be our knowledge of God’s love if Jesus had saved us in a painless way! There are depths in the human heart which are not discovered until one shares in the cross of Jesus Christ. “Anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.”
Saint Paul tells us in today’s Second Reading, “Think of God’s mercy and worship him in a way that is worthy of thinking beings, by offering your living bodies as a holy sacrifice, truly pleasing to God. Do not model yourselves on the behaviour of the world around you, but let your behaviour change, modelled by your new mind.” What is this new mind?
The Wrong Ladder
Pope Francis, constantly taking us back to the mind and ideals of Jesus, wrote: “Only the person who feels happiness in seeking the good of others, in desiring their happiness, can be a missionary. This openness of the heart is a source of joy, since it is more blessed to give than to receive. We do not live better when we flee, hide, refuse to share, stop giving. ... See MoreSee Less
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This evening Priorswood Parish celebrated a Mass of Gratitude for all the Friars, Sisters, staff, volunteers and benefactors who have been part of the life of the parish over the last 52 years. Br Jude (91) cut the celebration cake in the Parish Centre after Mass. Congratulations to all involved. ... See MoreSee Less
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Blessings and good wishes to all in St Michan's Church (Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7) on the feast of St Michan. Our Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap., blesses the newly written icon of St Michan which will be on display in the church. ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know that St Francis of Assisi was a Marvel Comics hero? Read more about this fascinating story here: ucatholic.com/blog/did-you-know-saint-francis-is-a-marvel-comic-super-hero/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming this Autumn in Ards Friary, Co Donegal. Visit www.ardsfriary.ie for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming in St Mary of the Angels Church Street on Friday 4th of September. Fr Kieran was a Capuchin missionary in Zambia for over 40 years. He leads the monthly Padre Pio devotion in the Capuchin Friary Raheny. Kieran is a gifted storyteller and preacher. Not to be missed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Details of the upcoming pilgrimage to the home of Padre Pio. The pilgrimage will be lead by the Irish Capuchin Friars. All details on how to book are available on the poster or by visiting www.padrepio.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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