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).
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
The Feast of Corpus Christi (John: Chapter 6)
Today’s Gospel is taken from John Chapter 6 which tells us about three kinds of bread… bread for bodily hunger, bread to nourish faith, and the divine bread of the Eucharist. With the first bread Jesus fed a multitude through the miraculous multiplication of five loaves and two fish.
Next day, people came back to him, perhaps for another free dinner! In John’s Gospel, miracles are regarded as signs to advance in faith. So, Jesus then asked his audience to move on from ordinary bread to the bread that endures to eternal life. The second kind of bread will satisfy the hungers of the spirit. “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger; whoever believes in me will never thirst.” To believe in Jesus means a commitment to follow his ideals and teaching … as the way, the truth and the life. People who knew Jesus from childhood found it hard to make this commitment. (John 6:42-43)
After bread for the body and the bread of faith, Jesus raised their minds to the third bread (John 6: 51-58). He spoke in the future tense because this bread had not yet been given. “The bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.” It is no surprise that the people were deeply puzzled by this. “How can this man give us his flesh to eat.” So, Jesus repeated his promise in seven further statements. Seven is always the divine number in John’s Gospel. People were still puzzled but Jesus explained that they would understand this future bread only in the light of the resurrection. “What if you should see the Son of man ascend to where he was before”(John 6:62). It is the Risen Lord whom we meet in the Eucharist. On the night before he died, at the Last Supper, he gave the blessed bread to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, given up for you.” And giving them the cup of wine, he said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood poured out for you.”
For some thirty years the Son of God was on earth in a human body of flesh and blood. Now he is embodied in the consecrated bread and wine. “In the Eucharist Christ gives us the very body which he gave up for us on the cross which he poured out fo ... See MoreSee Less
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A great start to our First Friday Sacred Heart Devotions in St Mary of the Angels Church Street. Well done to Br Antony and his team. There is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 7.30pm Mass on the 1st and 3rd Friday's of the Month, with Sacred Heart Devotions on the 1st Friday. ... See MoreSee Less
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This evening we gather for our First Friday 'mini-retreat' with the Sacred Heart in the Sacred Heart Hall of St Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church, Church Street, Dublin 7. Begins at 6pm with some tea / coffee followed by a reflection on the Sacred Heart devotion as an act of love by Br Martin Bennett. Mass at 7.30pm followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and litany of the Sacred Heart with the Act of Consecration. Our intentions are for vocations and peace. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join the Friars and Secular Franciscan Order in Raheny for the annual triduum in honour of St Anthony of Padua. This year's celebrant and preacher is Br. Antony Kurian (Vicar in Church Street Friary, Vocations Promotor and Co-Mission Secretary). Blessing of lillies on the final night. This event is always very well attended so make sure to arrive early to get a seat. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tremendous work in Ards. Congratulations to all involved. ... See MoreSee Less
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Look out for our new banners explaining the Jubilee Year of St Francis and the conditions for the plenary indulgence. ... See MoreSee Less
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Some lovely photos from yesterday's fayre and blessing of the newly renovated 'Peacemakers Chapel' in Ards Friary : Centre for the Care of Creation. Congratulations to all involved. More information on the great work is available on www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Some beautiful images from the Grotto Mass in Priorswood Parish today. Congratulations to all involved in this lovely event. ... See MoreSee Less
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Blessings to all in Priorswood Parish as they celebrate Mass at the Grotto at 11.30am to.mark.the end of May, the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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