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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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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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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

Some pictures from todays 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!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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

Congratulations to Fr Bryan Shortall who was installed as Parish Priest of St Michans 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

A nice way to pray and prepare this Advent. Follow the link to join the journey:
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A nice way to pray and prepare this Advent. Follow the link to join the journey: 
Advent 2025 - Laudato Si Movement https://share.google/aSj7lxOYO5VpPZWGX

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

Br Antony Bibin Kurian speaking today at the YouthCon2025 event in St Patricks College Drumcondra on the work of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. Many congratulations to all involved in the event.

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Advent with our Capuchin Friars in Capuchin Friary Raheny and Priorswood Parish

Episode 233 is out now!

Brother Richard Hendrick is a Capuchin Franciscan priest-friar, a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and a poet and author.

For over 20 years, he has worked to bring the insights of the Christian Contemplative tradition to wider public awareness, particularly in relation to modern mindfulness theory and has worked as a retreat giver and chaplain in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and prisons.

He is the author of two books about mindfulness and mediation and his poem ‘Lockdown’ went viral in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and was translated into twenty-six languages.

In this episode I chat to Brother Richard about why he decided to join the priesthood, his path to becoming a monk and the origins of the Capuchin Franciscan brotherhood.

We chat about the difference between meaning and purpose, how to find meaning in all aspects of life, facing our own mortality and looking for answers to life’s big questions.

We also chat about small acts of service, getting curious, the importance of differentiating between self-centeredness and self-compassion and how to cultivate compassion for ourselves as well as others.

This conversation with Brother Richard had quite a profound effect on me and I’ve found myself coming back to it several times since we spoke.

I can’t wait to hear what you take from it if you choose to listen!

Available on all platforms here: pod.link/1558936731

#mentalhealthpodcasts
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Episode 233 is out now!

Brother Richard Hendrick is a Capuchin Franciscan priest-friar, a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and a poet and author.

For over 20 years, he has worked to bring the insights of the Christian Contemplative tradition to wider public awareness, particularly in relation to modern mindfulness theory and has worked as a retreat giver and chaplain in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and prisons.

He is the author of two books about mindfulness and mediation and his poem ‘Lockdown’ went viral in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and was translated into twenty-six languages.

In this episode I chat to Brother Richard about why he decided to join the priesthood, his path to becoming a monk and the origins of the Capuchin Franciscan brotherhood.

We chat about the difference between meaning and purpose, how to find meaning in all aspects of life, facing our own mortality and looking for answers to life’s big questions.

We also chat about small acts of service, getting curious, the importance of differentiating between self-centeredness and self-compassion and how to cultivate compassion for ourselves as well as others.

This conversation with Brother Richard had quite a profound effect on me and I’ve found myself coming back to it several times since we spoke.

I can’t wait to hear what you take from it if you choose to listen!

Available on all platforms here: pod.link/1558936731

#mentalhealthpodcasts
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Mission Secretaries gather in Rome

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  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.
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New CEO appointed to the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People

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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…
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Brother Bosco Connolly OFM Cap.

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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    
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Capuchin Friar in Detroit develops App to teach Franciscan Spirituality

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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
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Holy Week and Easter Schedules 2022

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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…
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