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…
Thanks to all who joined us in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street for the Mass for the Care of Creation last evening. This was the first night of three nights for St Francis in Dublin City Centre. We were honoured to welcome the Italian Ambassador to Ireland as well as the Italian Minister for Health to Church Street for the celebration. Minister, Professor Orazio Schillaci, spoke of the enduring importance of St Francis in Italian life and culture as well as the deep friendship between Ireland and Italy.
Principal celebrant: Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap (Provincial Minister).
Homilist: Br. Martin Bennett OFM Cap (Provincial Vicar).
Principal concelebrant: Br Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap (Guardian, Church Street Friary).
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You can look back at our 'Mass for the Care of Creation' from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street:
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Join us this evening in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7 as we celebrate 'A Mass for the Care of Creation' as part of the three nights for St Francis's feast day in Dublin city. The Mass can be live streamed from 7.30pm on
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The main celebrant is Capuchin Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap. The Mass will be attended by the Italain Ambassador to Ireland and the Italian Minister for Health who will share a greeting from the Italian Government.
Tomorrow evening we gather at 7.30pm in the Church of Adam and Eve, Merchant's Quay Dublin where the OFM Friars host a blessing of the City.
On Saturday, 03 October, we gather for the Transitus of St Francis with the Conventual Franciscan Friars in Fairview. The transitus begins at 7.30pm.
All are welcome to join us as we prepare for the feast of St Francis on the occassion of the 800th anniversary of his death in 1226. ... See MoreSee Less
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Some images from the wonderful Franciscan Family Day in Multyfarnham Franciscan Friary today. This occassion was organised as part of the jubilee celebrations for St Francis 1226 - 2026. The day was filled with prayer, conversation, togetherness and joy. A sincere word of thanks to all involved in organising the day. ... See MoreSee Less
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A quick look back at the last night of the Padre Pio triduum in Church Street. St Mary of the Angels, Church Street is the home of the National Shrine of St Pio and the Padre Pio Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to all who came to the Padre Pio Triduum in Church Street over the last three nights. Our Provincial Minister, Br Richard, was main celebrant for the final night. In his homily, Br Richard reminded us that Padre Pio was a minister of God's mercy, compassion and love. Thanks to all involved in the triduum. St Pio, pray for us. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow we celebrate the feast day of St Pio (Padre Pio) in Dublin, Cork and Donegal. ... See MoreSee Less
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Padre Pio triduum in Ards Friary. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Vocations Director Br Martin takes a moment to reflect on his vocation at the Padre Pio pilgrimage in Knock Shrine. This image really sums up Capuchin Franciscan life: Brothers together gathered around the Altar, turning to Christ, the centre of our Capuchin life. You can find out more about the Capuchin way of life, the life lived by St Pio, on our website: www.capuchinfranciscans.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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