Angels Are Everywhere: A Decaf Moment
Angels are everywhere, for those with eyes to see. Bestowing benediction, they mediate meaningful meetings, and, make miracles for sacred citizens of seemingly secular cities who, unaware, unknowing, unknown and, feeling franticly fearful, forget to stop still, pause peacefully and luminously look up from daily duty’s drive so as to glance at Grace’s gifts…
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…
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A sincere word of thanks to the Irish Catholic Newspaper for their two page feature on the Irish Capuchins as part of a special edition on Consecrated Life. Called to a life of Prayer and Service as B...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Just a taste of some of the amazingly creative work under way at Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation. Congratulations to Br Ade and all the team at Ards. If you have a chance to visit that part of Donegal, Ards is not to be missed with it's stunning beaches, woodland walks, walled garden, working farm, stunning scenery and the best coffee and cakes in Donegal. You'll be assured of a very warm céad mile fáilte. Why not visit their website for more information and to find out how you can support the work of Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation: www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap:
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The Commandments are guidelines to Virtues (Matt 5:17-37) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Today’s Gospel is about understanding the positive meaning of the commandments. At the time of Jesus, the Scribes and Pharisees were the dominating legalists. On the one hand they brought in m...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Look out for our two pager in the Irish Catholic Newspaper's feature on Consecrated Life. Thanks to the the design team in the The Irish Catholic Newspaper for such great work. If this little article raises your interest in Capuchin life, feel free to make contact by emailing: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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With great sadness we announce the death of our Capuchin confrere, Br. Padráig O'Cuill OFM Cap. Br Padráig joined the Capuchin Order in 1957 and was ordained to the Priesthood in 1967. During his years as a Capuchin Friar, Padráig ministered as an Irish language teacher, hospital chaplain and chaplain to Dublin Port and Docks. For many years he served as the Archivist for the Irish Capuchin Province.
Br. Padráig died peacefully in Beaumont Hospital this morning (04/02/2026) following a short illness. Padráig was a kind, helpful and cheerful man who often caused howls of laughter with his quick wit and razor sharp sense of humour. He will be very much missed in the Capuchin Friary Raheny and beyond.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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Last year Br Antony Kurian was ordained to the Priesthood for the Irish Capuchin Province. This weekend, The Irish Times Newspaper featured the story of Antony's path to ordination.
We believe the Lord continues to call men to join us as Capuchin Franciscan Friars. It takes certain amount of courage to hear and respond this call in a noisey world however it's a call that can only be answered by you. Contact us for more information on our way of life: vocations@capuchins.ie
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The ordination in Dublin of Br Anthony Kurian was a milestone for the Kerala native, his family and the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Ireland6 CommentsComment on Facebook
As we celebrate a year of St Francis, here is a recent online event that provides an excellent overview of the life and legacy of St Francis of Assisi, 800 years after his death in 1226:
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Yesterday the Capuchin Day Centre distributed 4,000 Christmas vouchers to those in need. A huge work of thanks and congratulations to all invloed in putting this outreach together. And a very special thanks to the donors who make it all possible. Find our more about this work from Br Kevin Kiernan, Capuchin Director of the Day Centre who was interviewed for the RTE Morning Ireland programme:
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Early this morning over 3,000 people queued around Church Street and on to the door of the Capuchin Day Centre on Bow Street. Each waiting to receive a voucher to help them this time of year. Some good reporting on the event. Well done to all involved.
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‘It’s poverty’: Capuchin Christmas food voucher tickets draw ‘longest’ queue in years
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An extra 500 tickets were printed this year after distressing scenes last December when they initially ran out13 CommentsComment on Facebook