Remembering Brother Noel Brennan OFM Cap
A memorial Mass to remember Brother Noel Brennan OFM Cap., takes place in Holy Trinity Church, Cork on 15th of July at 3pm. The Mass will be liveatreamed on : www.memoriallane.ie/livestream
The death has been announced of Brother Noel Brennan OFM Cap
CAPUCHIN PROVINCIAL OFFICE 12 Halston Street, Dublin, Ireland. I regret to announce the death, after a short illness, of our dear brother, Noel Brennan. He died at Our Lady’s Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia, at 1.50 a.m. on Wednesday 14th June, 2023; three friars from his community accompanied him as he departed this life. He was the…
Mission Secretaries gather in Rome
Our Provincial Minister, Br Seán Kelly, and our Mission Secretary, Br James Connolly, are attending a meeting of Capuchin Mission Secretaries in Rome. Brother James is seen here presenting on the Capuchin Mission to Zambia which he spent over 40 years working in. We wish them well in this important work.
New CEO appointed to the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People
L-R: Br Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister), Mr Brian Friel and Br Kevin Kiernan (Capuchin Day Centre) The Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless has announced the appointment of a new CEO following an open recruitment campaign led by Crowe Consulting. The new CEO, Mr. Brian Friel, comes to the Day Centre with extensive experience…
Funeral arrangements for Brother Edwin Flynn OFM Cap
Brother Edwin’s funeral Mass takes place in Holy Trinity Church, Cork on Tuesday 30 August 2022 at 11am. The Mass will be live-streamed on: https://www.memoriallane.ie/livestream/
Brother Bosco Connolly OFM Cap.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Bosco Connolly OFM Cap. Brother Bosco was based in Ard Mhuire, Co Donegal. He was a Capuchin Missionary in South Korea for many years before returning to Ireland. Funeral arrangements to follow. May he rest in Peace. Amen
Capuchin Friar in Detroit develops App to teach Franciscan Spirituality
Today we have Apps for everything! So why not an App that introduces us to the life and teachings of St Francis and St Clare. Well, that’s exactly what Brother Igor from Detroit has developed. You can read more here about this fascinating story: https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/capuchin-friar-develops-smartphone-app-to-bring-franciscan-spirituality-to-masses
Happy Birthday Brother Anthony !
This weekend, Brother Anthony Boran OFM Cap., celebrates a very signifiant birthday as he turns 99 years of age. We wish Anthony well and give thanks to the Lord for his many years of service to the people of God. We hope you have great day!
Holy Week and Easter Schedules 2022
Holy Trinity, Cork Holy Thursday Mass : 7.30pm Good Friday Stations: 12.00noon Commemoration of the Passion: 3.00pm Holy Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.30pm Easter Sunday: 8.00am; 9.30am; 11.00am; 12.30pm Rochestown, Cork Palm Sunday 10:00 am Blessing of Palms and Mass (College Chapel) Mon- Wed 8:00 am & 10:00 am Mass in Friary Chapel Holy Thursday No…
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.
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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
Some pictures from today's Christmas Fair in the Priorswood Parish Centre. Thanks to everyone who came along and congratulations to all who organised the event. Even Fr Patrick got a chance to speak to Santa! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Fr Bryan Shortall who was installed as Parish Priest of St Michan's Halston Street. Pictured here with Bishop Paul Dempsey, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, and Carmel Keogh of the Parish Pastoral Council. We wish the new team in Hal Street every blessing and good wish as they begin their pastoral work together. #capuchinparishes2gether ... See MoreSee Less
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A nice way to pray and prepare this Advent. Follow the link to join the journey:
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Our Sunday reflection thanks to Br. Silvester :
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Jesus Christ, the Universal King (Luke 23:35-43) Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, is when we celebrate Jesus Christ, the Universal King. In today’s Gospel, Luke takes us to the foot ...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Br Antony Bibin Kurian speaking today at the YouthCon2025 event in St Patrick's College Drumcondra on the work of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. Many congratulations to all involved in the event. ... See MoreSee Less
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