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…
Fr Paul Tapley OFM Cap
Death notice and arrangements of Br Paul Tapley OFM Cap: Fr. Paul Tapley OFM Cap. (Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin 7 and late of Drimnagh, Dublin 12) passed away on 12th August 2023 in the loving care of the staff at The Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and…
World Youth Day Lisbon
Hundreds of thousands of young people from around the World have gathered in Lisbon at the invitation of Pope Francis to celebrate World Youth Day 2023. The week-long event brings together young to join the Pope for very special times of prayer and reflection. It is a festival of faith on a grand scale with…
Perpetual Profession for three members of the SFO
The Perpetual Profession of three members of Finglas Secular Franciscan Order which took place in St. Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church, Church Street, Dublin 7 on Sunday 9th July. Left to Right: Fr. Seán Kelly, OFM, Cap Provincial Minister, Eithne O’Toole, Secretary, Finglas SFO, Monica Hempenstall, Kathleen Hempenstall, Sarah Scully, Angela Glavin,…
Some photos from the recent tree planting and blessing in Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation to remember and honour those who have gone before us. Also a lovely testimony from one of our guests:
"The trip to the Friary helps to reconnect us to our faith, to nature, and to the faith of our parents. Something that sometimes has slipped. We talked a lot afterwards about the comfort of saying the rosary and lighting candles as blessings and to accompany prayers. The trip to the Friary really was a threshold back into the peaceful practices from our childhood for many of us. And it reminded us that meditation was used by our parents and forefathers long before we were calling it meditation."
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It was with great sadness that the Irish Capuchins heard of the passing to the Lord of Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy earlier today.
As an extraordinary advocate for the homeless, and for all those who suffered from many other kinds of deprivation and social exclusion, Sr. Stan showed the reality of the power of the Gospel to bring liberation and new life to all when lived with authenticity and grace. She was a great friend and collaborator of many of the Capuchin friars, such as the late Br. Kevin Crowley and our current provincial minister Br. Richard, and her contribution to the life and ministry of the Church in Ireland will be missed greatly.
We trust that her legacy will continue in Focus, the Sanctuary Centre, and in the many other initiatives and programs she founded. We offer our sincerest condolences and prayers to the Irish Sisters of Charity, to her family, and to her many, many friends and colleagues.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
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Our Capuchin confrere, David Couturier, is a well known author and educator in the United States and beyond. He writes insightfully and deals with often difficult to handle social and theological topics in a skillful way. This article is an excellent reflection written to mark the 1700 anniversary of 'The Council of Nicea' from where we get the 'Nicean Creed' recited at Sunday Mass. Read, enjoy, reflect and share:
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Br James Connolly and Br Antony Kurian visiting the Apostolic display in Kilmore diocese on Mission Sunday. The Diocese offers incredible support to Irish foreign missions and Missionaries. Pictured with Fr Jordan MacGabhann of Kilmore Diocese. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all involved in the annual Padre Pio Mass in Ferns. Thank you for the wonderful welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week the Padre Pio Apostolate travels to Ferns for the annual Padre Pio Mass there. In advance, Br. Kevin Kieran gave an interview about Padre Pio and the work of the Apostolate Team on the Simply Divine Programme. Thanks to Patricia McNally and all the team in Ferns. You can listen here: on.soundcloud.com/ZEKKjA842gAc9AZU6N ... See MoreSee Less
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Some amazing images from the final night of the Novena to Our Lady of Aparecida in Capuchin Friary Church Street ... See MoreSee Less
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Since Sunday the local leaders from Ireland and Great Britain along with the Provincial Leadership Team met in Dromantine Retreat Centre to discuss how we can best work in collaboration while supporting each other as Brothers together in mission. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester
Gratitude is the heart of prayer (Luke 17:11-19) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland ... See MoreSee Less
Gratitude is the heart of prayer (Luke 17:11-19) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Luke, more than the other writers, is the evangelist of prayer. This Sunday’s Gospel, the healing of ten lepers, instructs us on having trust in our prayer of petition and returning to God in thanks...3 CommentsComment on Facebook