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…
Some photos from the recent tree planting and blessing in Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation to remember and honour those who have gone before us. Also a lovely testimony from one of our guests:
"The trip to the Friary helps to reconnect us to our faith, to nature, and to the faith of our parents. Something that sometimes has slipped. We talked a lot afterwards about the comfort of saying the rosary and lighting candles as blessings and to accompany prayers. The trip to the Friary really was a threshold back into the peaceful practices from our childhood for many of us. And it reminded us that meditation was used by our parents and forefathers long before we were calling it meditation."
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It was with great sadness that the Irish Capuchins heard of the passing to the Lord of Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy earlier today.
As an extraordinary advocate for the homeless, and for all those who suffered from many other kinds of deprivation and social exclusion, Sr. Stan showed the reality of the power of the Gospel to bring liberation and new life to all when lived with authenticity and grace. She was a great friend and collaborator of many of the Capuchin friars, such as the late Br. Kevin Crowley and our current provincial minister Br. Richard, and her contribution to the life and ministry of the Church in Ireland will be missed greatly.
We trust that her legacy will continue in Focus, the Sanctuary Centre, and in the many other initiatives and programs she founded. We offer our sincerest condolences and prayers to the Irish Sisters of Charity, to her family, and to her many, many friends and colleagues.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
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Our Capuchin confrere, David Couturier, is a well known author and educator in the United States and beyond. He writes insightfully and deals with often difficult to handle social and theological topics in a skillful way. This article is an excellent reflection written to mark the 1700 anniversary of 'The Council of Nicea' from where we get the 'Nicean Creed' recited at Sunday Mass. Read, enjoy, reflect and share:
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Br James Connolly and Br Antony Kurian visiting the Apostolic display in Kilmore diocese on Mission Sunday. The Diocese offers incredible support to Irish foreign missions and Missionaries. Pictured with Fr Jordan MacGabhann of Kilmore Diocese. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all involved in the annual Padre Pio Mass in Ferns. Thank you for the wonderful welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week the Padre Pio Apostolate travels to Ferns for the annual Padre Pio Mass there. In advance, Br. Kevin Kieran gave an interview about Padre Pio and the work of the Apostolate Team on the Simply Divine Programme. Thanks to Patricia McNally and all the team in Ferns. You can listen here: on.soundcloud.com/ZEKKjA842gAc9AZU6N ... See MoreSee Less
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Some amazing images from the final night of the Novena to Our Lady of Aparecida in Capuchin Friary Church Street ... See MoreSee Less
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Since Sunday the local leaders from Ireland and Great Britain along with the Provincial Leadership Team met in Dromantine Retreat Centre to discuss how we can best work in collaboration while supporting each other as Brothers together in mission. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester
Gratitude is the heart of prayer (Luke 17:11-19) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland ... See MoreSee Less
Gratitude is the heart of prayer (Luke 17:11-19) - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Luke, more than the other writers, is the evangelist of prayer. This Sunday’s Gospel, the healing of ten lepers, instructs us on having trust in our prayer of petition and returning to God in thanks...3 CommentsComment on Facebook