5 Young men begin their journey into Capuchin Life in Korea
In our Korean custody, (a mission territory of the Irish friars), on the 15th of February five young men were admitted to Postulancy. This is the first stage of the formation path to become a Capuchin friar. They received the Tau Cross from Br. Laurence the Custos of the Mission as a sign of their…
Friars lead Ecumenical Service at Kilmainham Jail for 1916
Cutting of our brothers Seán Kelly and Philip Baxter from the Irish Times on Monday as they prepared to lead an Ecumenical Service of Remembrance for the Leaders of the 1916 Rising at Kilmainham Jail on Sunday last. The Capuchins had been invited to lead the celebration as our brothers had a central role in…
Passing to the Lord & Funeral Arrangements of our brother Hugh Davis
Our brother, Hugh Davis, died late last night at the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork; he was a member of the Rochestown community and was in his 86th year. Br Hugh was born of Irish parents in Bristol on the 30th of April 1931. As a young man he qualified as a welder and mechanical…
1,200 Capuchins gather to celebrate Mass with Our Holy Father Pope Francis
On the occasion of the presence at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome of the relics of our holy brothers St.’s Padre Pio and Leopold Mandic over 1,000 friars gathered with the Holy Father and at his invitation to venerate the relics and celebrate Holy Mass together. The two saints were chosen to come to Rome…
Brother Kevin meets the Holy Father, Pope Francis
We are delighted to report that while on pilgrimage to Rome for the Year of Mercy our Brother Kevin had the immense privilege of meeting Pope Francis this morning after Mass in the guesthouse of Santa Marta. Brother Kevin was presented to His Holiness by Brother Peter who has accompanied him on his pilgrimage to…
Capuchin Saints chosen as Symbols of the Year of Mercy: Relics of St.’s Padre Pio and Leopold Mandic brought to Rome.
As part of the celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has called the relics of the bodies of two of our saintly brothers to Rome, St.’s Leopold Mandic and Padre Pio. The relics have been brought for the veneration of the faithful and as a reminder of the ministry of mercy we…
Is there room at your Inn? Christmas Eve Reflection
Christmas Eve: Irish tradition says that the Holy Family still travel throughout the world this night seeking shelter… Is there room for them at your inn? at my inn? Can you see them pass by? Joseph lost in thought… Mary tired and heavy with child… Can you see their eyes looking out at you from…
Good News from South Africa
Our Provincial Minister, Brother Adrian, recently visited the Custody of South Africa to preside at the Chapter and attend the Priestly Ordination of Br. Anstey Kay. We extend our congratulations and very best wishes to the newly elected council and to Br. Anstey. Fom left to right the newly elected leadership team…
Dublin Gospel Choir at the Capuchin Friary Church St over Christmas
Need a little festive cheer? Then the following is for you! Just a little reminder that the wonderful, (and extremely busy at this time of year), Dublin Gospel Choir will be singing this evening at the 7pm Mass in Church St. Friary, as this is the last Gospel Mass before Christmas there will…
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Today we celebrate the Queenship of Our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth. This is also the day that we Capuchins take up our new assignments. We ask you to keep us in your prayers. We pray for all our communities in Ireland who may be welcoming or saying goodbye to Friars today. Pictured is Br Dermot Lynch who says slán go fóill to Knock as he takes up his new appointment in Holy Trinity, Cork. We wish all our brothers every blessing. ... See MoreSee Less
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A message from Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell:
Unprovoked attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin
Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell
August 11, 2025
Recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin have been truly shocking. These unprovoked attacks on people, including a child, who were apparently targeted solely because of their ethnic identity have generated understandable fear and alarm among the Indian community.
The truth is that the Indian community in Dublin comprises many people who have come to Dublin to make an important and valued contribution to our society. We are all familiar with the vital presence of Indian professionals in our healthcare system, without whom many healthcare needs simply could not be met. Others apply their skills in other important sectors of the economy and also contribute to funding public services through their taxes.
It is not only through their work lives that our Indian neighbours and fellow citizens are enriching our society. The diversity of Indian culture and traditions add to the vitality of life in Dublin. In particular, many Indian families are playing an increasingly prominent role in the parishes and school communities of the Archdiocese of Dublin. Indian priests, religious and lay volunteers are an increasingly important presence in the pastoral life of the Church in Dublin. That gives the lie to the vile and blasphemous claims of some who spread the poison of racial hatred on social media and otherwise that their views are somehow protecting Christianity.
It is time to call out those who peddle racial hatred. It is time to stand up to those who seek to divide our community through rumour and malice. Our parishes and school communities have already given a warm welcome to Indian families who have made their homes here. I urge them to strengthen that spirit of solidarity, not only with Indian members of parish communities, but with all our Indian neighbours. I call on everyone to support the Gardaí in every way to confront and defeat those whose actions have contributed to the fear now being experienced in the Indian community in Dublin.
Dermot Farrell
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Today we celebrate the feast of St Clare of Assisi. We offer our blessings to the Poor Cleares, Sisters of St Clare and all who follow her path. You can find out more about the life and Spirituality of St Clare thanks to Franciscan Media:
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