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…
Some lovely photos from yesterday's fayre and blessing of the newly renovated 'Peacemakers Chapel' in Ards Friary : Centre for the Care of Creation. Congratulations to all involved. More information on the great work is available on www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Some beautiful images from the Grotto Mass in Priorswood Parish today. Congratulations to all involved in this lovely event. ... See MoreSee Less
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Blessings to all in Priorswood Parish as they celebrate Mass at the Grotto at 11.30am to.mark.the end of May, the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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Best wishes to all at Ards Capuchin Friary: A Centre for the Care of Creation in Donegal as they host their fayre on Bank Holiday Monday. Visit www.ardsfriary.ie for more information ... See MoreSee Less
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Br Patrick Mulligan (we celebrates 60 years as a Capuchin this year) is a lifelong Arsenal fan and is praying for a positive outcome in the Champions League final today. He's sporting his special Arsenal jersey today. ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend we celebrate The Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity (Trinity Sunday). The Trinity reveals to us that God is Relationship with a capital R. Thanks to Br. Silvester for this thoughtful reflection on this weekend's Gospel:
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Want to know more about St Francis in this special jubilee year ? Tune into our podcasts for some meditations, prayer and reflections on the life of St Francis.
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One of the key aspects of our Capuchin fraternal life, no matter how long we have been living it, is taking the opportunity to spend time with each other. Br Jude and Br Michael enjoying the sun and a chat today in our Friary in Raheny. ... See MoreSee Less
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New banners are on the way to our Friary churches in Ireland with comprehensive information about the Plenary Indulgence available in this special year of St Francis of Assisi as we mark 800 years since his death in 1226. ... See MoreSee Less
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