Peter Rogers OFM Cap.
It is with regret that we announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere, Fr Peter Rogers. Peter faithfully served the Capuchin Order in many roles both at home and as a member of the General Council in Rome. Funeral details below. May he rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-peter-rogers-ofm-cap-dublin-dublin-7-540360 Obituary for Fr Peter: Fr Peter Roger…
Christmas Mass Schedules Church St and Kilkenny
Church Street, Dublin 7 Capuchin Friary Kilkenny
The relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis to visit Church Street Dublin
This week the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis visits the Capuchin Friary in Church Street. More details here: St Mary of the Angels Church, Church Street, Dublin 7 Friday, November 24, and Saturday, November 25 The relic arrives on Friday 1.30pm. This will be followed by a talk, a blessing with the relic, recitation…
Capuchin Safeguarding Sunday 09 October 2023
This year’s theme for our Safeguarding Sunday is ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’. Please see our Safeguarding brochure to be distributed at all Capuchin Friaries and Churches this weekend. Safeguarding Sunday is an opportunity for us all to reflect on our individual and collective responsibilities to ensure our places are safe places for children and vulnerable…
Capuchin Friars officially welcomed to Knock
The 17th of September is the day Franciscans around the world celebrate the Feast of the Stigmata of St Francis. This is a day of new beginnings for us Capuchins; traditionally Postulants are welcomed and Novices are recived on this day. Today we celebrated a new beginning of a different kind as the Capuchin…
Capuchin Friars officially welcomed to Knock
This weekend the Capuchin Friars were officially welcomed to Knock by Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector of the Shrine, on behalf of Archbishop Francis Duffy. This weekend pilgrims from all over Ireland travelled to Knock for the annual Padre Pio Retreat and Pilgrimage, filling the Basilica while crowds queued outside St John’s Rest Centre to…
Brother Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap. Brother Eustace served as Provincial to the Irish Province and on the Capuchin General Council in Rome. He also ministered in Belfast and Donegal however he’s probably remembered by most in his role as Chaplain to St Francis…
New Capuchin Vocation Booklet
Our Vocations and Communications Commissions have created a vocations booklet designed to help those discerning a call to life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. The booklet contains information on St Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin way of life, frequently asked questions and the Capuchin formation process. You can access and download your copy online on…
Fr Paul Tapley OFM Cap
Death notice and arrangements of Br Paul Tapley OFM Cap: Fr. Paul Tapley OFM Cap. (Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin 7 and late of Drimnagh, Dublin 12) passed away on 12th August 2023 in the loving care of the staff at The Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and…
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Lord we thank you for the beauty of your Creation. May we always approach it with wonder, awe and respect. #LaudatoSi #stfrancis #capuchin #vocation ... See MoreSee Less
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A busy day around the country for the Friars today. Br Seán and Gofrey on duty at Knock Shrine. Today was also the Brazilian Catholic Community pilgrimage to Knock Shrine accompanied by Br Severino (Dublin) and Br Bernard (Cork).
Br. Antony Kurian concluded the triduum in honour of St Anthony of Padua held in the Capuchin Friary Raheny. Great numbers attended each evening. Br Anthony blesses with the relic of St Anthony of Padua as people.leave the Friary Church. ... See MoreSee Less
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Br. Bryan Shortall OFM Cap blessing the lilies on the feast of St Anthony in Merchant's Quay Church Dublin. Bryan was the main preacher at this year's novena. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. A beautiful feast in the liturgical calendar. A day for us to emerse ourselves in the burning Love of God manifest in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Love we receive from God we, in turn, are called to radiate into the world. The eternal cry of the soul is simple and heartfelt: O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place ALL my trust in you. (Picture: Stained glass image of the Sacred Heart, Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin 7) ... See MoreSee Less
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The harvest is rich, the labourers are few (Matthew 9:36-10:8)
Today we return to Matthew’s Gospel which is constructed around five great sermons. Firstly, the Sermon on the Mount outlined the masterplan of the kingdom of God. Today’s Reading is from the second sermon, which is the instruction of the apostles.
Jesus always urged us to see what is good in people rather than what is bad. “Blessed are the pure in heart they shall see God.”
Jesus practised what he preached. He had an extraordinary ability, the eye of an artist, to see potential in unlikely people. By the grace of God, Simon Peter, a man with a fiery temper, who once pulled out a sword to slice off the ear of a soldier, was chosen to be the first pope. The brothers, James and John, were known as the Sons of Thunder. Once, they offered to call down fire on a Samaritan town which rejected Jesus. The cheek of these brothers! They did not ask Jesus to call down the fire but they would do it! Yet Jesus saw their potential. James became the first of the apostles to be martyred. John lived longer than the others and became the contemplative who inspired the Gospel of John and other writings. Simon, a nationalist zealot, learned how to work with Matthew, who collected taxes for the despised Romans. An unlikely team became wonderful missionaries.
A motto in advertising is to think globally but act locally. The missionary strategy of Jesus was to work with the small group in the limited area of Galilee and Judea. The mission would extend worldwide after Pentecost.
The harvest is rich, the labourers are few
I was ordained a priest sixty years ago. The first Sunday I faced a congregation, the Gospel was the one we have today. Jesus felt sorry for the congregation because “They were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd.” I can still remember a strange feeling when I looked at the congregation. Would my life be for people who are harassed and rejected? “The harvest is rich but the labourers are few.” And we are ageing. Pray earnestly for vocations to the priesthood.
Christ is counting on you (Cursillo motto)
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The Friars in the Capuchin Friary Raheny (D05T9E4
) host the annual triduum in honour of St Anthony of Padua and SFO retreat beginning tomorrow evening (11th of June) at 7pm. The main celebrant and preacher this year is Br. Antony Kurian OFM Cap. Br. Antony is the Vicar in Church Street, Vocations Promotor and Co-Mission Secretary. Originally from Kerala in India, Br Antony was ordained a Priest for the Irish Province in 2025. Blessing of lilies on the last night and blessing with the relics of St Anthony and the Franciscan Saints each night. Parking and seats are limited so come early! ... See MoreSee Less
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Three Capuchins taking a cappuccino break in Ards! The Wild Garden Cafe is now open daily for the best coffee and cakes for miles. #ardsfriary #ArdsFriaryBeach #ardsfriarywalk #ardsfriarytrail ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing Br Terence a very happy birthday today. He's 70 plus 10 years old. God bless from all the Friars. ... See MoreSee Less
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