St Anthony Triduum and SFO Retreat, Raheny, 11th – 13th June 2015
Join the Friars and the Secular Franciscan Order in Raheny for their annual retreat and triduum of prayer in honour of St Anthony from 11th to 13th of June 2015. Mass each evening at 7.30pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation is available. Blessing of lilies on the Feast of St Anthony. Preacher is Capuchin Frair, Fr. Bryan…
Capuchin Vocation Discernment Weekend (26th – 28th of June 2015)
The Friars in our Kilkenny Friary are hosting a vocation discernment weekend for men aged from 21 to 40 who may feel that God is calling them, to follow in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi, as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. For further information contact our Vocation Director, Br Terence Harrington on 086 3230638…
St Anthony Novena Kilkenny (5th – 13th of June 2015)
You are invited to join the Friars of Kilkenny for the annual St Anthony Novena beginning this Friday(5th of June) and concluding on the Feast of St Anthony (13th of June). Mass at 10.30am each morning and 12 Noon on Sunday. The preacher is Capuchin Friar, Fr. Christopher Twomey OFM Cap. All are most welcome…
Night for Nepal: Concert with the Dublin Gospel Choir
Night for Nepal: Dear Friends, In solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters of Nepal. There will be a free Concert with the Dublin Gospel Choir from 8:15 to 10pm this Sunday, (after the annual Mass for students at 7pm), in our friary in Church St. D.7, (just off the Smithfiled Luas Stop) A…
Sacred Saturday Pause 🙂
Sacred Saturday Pause Rosary Unite bead with breath and being so awareness appears. Inspiration ignites Love’s luminescence as mysteries manifest in meditation with the Mother and then, in heat of Heart’s hearth, warmed by wonder, the seed of silence long planted in prayerful possibility grows greatly until in sacred stillness…
Passing to the Lord of Br. Brian Brown: Sunday 10th of May 2015
It is with sadness that we announce the death of our Brother, Brian Brown. He died last Sunday evening, 10th of May, in Donegal. Br. Brian was a Cavanman from Belturbit, he was in his 96th year. Brian was an outstanding missionary witnessing to the Gospel in four continents for over 60 years. Most…
Under The Hood: Episode 1’Postulancy”
Welcome to ‘Under the Hood’ a Podcast series from the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars. In this series we will explore life, prayer, meditation, ministry, vocations and Franciscan Spirituality. In Episode one we meet Daniel Pervan who has lived as a Postulant with the Friars in Raheny, Dublin. Daniel shares his experiences with Brother Martin. You…
Child Safeguarding Sunday: Message from the Provincial Minister
The Irish Province of the Capuchins celebrates Child Safeguarding Sunday this year on the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3rd. The safeguarding of children in our churches, friaries and in our pastoral ministry is our priority. As Capuchins we are committed to uphold the highest standards in this regard. It is a core value for…
Good Shepherd Sunday: Vocations Sunday
Good Shepherd Sunday: Today, the fourth Sunday of Easter, we proclaim the Gospel of the Good Shepherd. Often called Vocations Sunday, we traditionally pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life on this day; but it is important to recognize that for Christians to pray for an increase of Vocations is…