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Today we celebrate the Queenship of Our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth. This is also the day that we Capuchins take up our new assignments. We ask you to keep us in your prayers. We pray for all our communities in Ireland who may be welcoming or saying goodbye to Friars today. Pictured is Br Dermot Lynch who says slán go fóill to Knock as he takes up his new appointment in Holy Trinity, Cork. We wish all our brothers every blessing. ... See MoreSee Less

Today we celebrate the Queenship of Our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth. This is also the day that we Capuchins take up our new assignments. We ask you to keep us in your prayers. We pray for all our communities in Ireland who may be welcoming or saying goodbye to Friars today. Pictured is Br Dermot Lynch who says slán go fóill to Knock as he takes up his new appointment in Holy Trinity, Cork. We wish all our brothers every blessing.Image attachment

A message from Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell:

Unprovoked attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin
Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell

August 11, 2025

Recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin have been truly shocking. These unprovoked attacks on people, including a child, who were apparently targeted solely because of their ethnic identity have generated understandable fear and alarm among the Indian community.

The truth is that the Indian community in Dublin comprises many people who have come to Dublin to make an important and valued contribution to our society. We are all familiar with the vital presence of Indian professionals in our healthcare system, without whom many healthcare needs simply could not be met. Others apply their skills in other important sectors of the economy and also contribute to funding public services through their taxes.

It is not only through their work lives that our Indian neighbours and fellow citizens are enriching our society. The diversity of Indian culture and traditions add to the vitality of life in Dublin. In particular, many Indian families are playing an increasingly prominent role in the parishes and school communities of the Archdiocese of Dublin. Indian priests, religious and lay volunteers are an increasingly important presence in the pastoral life of the Church in Dublin. That gives the lie to the vile and blasphemous claims of some who spread the poison of racial hatred on social media and otherwise that their views are somehow protecting Christianity.

It is time to call out those who peddle racial hatred. It is time to stand up to those who seek to divide our community through rumour and malice. Our parishes and school communities have already given a warm welcome to Indian families who have made their homes here. I urge them to strengthen that spirit of solidarity, not only with Indian members of parish communities, but with all our Indian neighbours. I call on everyone to support the Gardaí in every way to confront and defeat those whose actions have contributed to the fear now being experienced in the Indian community in Dublin.

Dermot Farrell
Archbishop of Dublin
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A message from Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell: 

Unprovoked attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin
Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell

August 11, 2025

Recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin have been truly shocking. These unprovoked attacks on people, including a child, who were apparently targeted solely because of their ethnic identity have generated understandable fear and alarm among the Indian community.

The truth is that the Indian community in Dublin comprises many people who have come to Dublin to make an important and valued contribution to our society. We are all familiar with the vital presence of Indian professionals in our healthcare system, without whom many healthcare needs simply could not be met. Others apply their skills in other important sectors of the economy and also contribute to funding public services through their taxes.

It is not only through their work lives that our Indian neighbours and fellow citizens are enriching our society. The diversity of Indian culture and traditions add to the vitality of life in Dublin. In particular, many Indian families are playing an increasingly prominent role in the parishes and school communities of the Archdiocese of Dublin. Indian priests, religious and lay volunteers are an increasingly important presence in the pastoral life of the Church in Dublin. That gives the lie to the vile and blasphemous claims of some who spread the poison of racial hatred on social media and otherwise that their views are somehow protecting Christianity.

It is time to call out those who peddle racial hatred. It is time to stand up to those who seek to divide our community through rumour and malice. Our parishes and school communities have already given a warm welcome to Indian families who have made their homes here. I urge them to strengthen that spirit of solidarity, not only with Indian members of parish communities, but with all our Indian neighbours. I call on everyone to support the Gardaí in every way to confront and defeat those whose actions have contributed to the fear now being experienced in the Indian community in Dublin.

Dermot Farrell
Archbishop of Dublin

Today we celebrate the feast of St Clare of Assisi. We offer our blessings to the Poor Cleares, Sisters of St Clare and all who follow her path. You can find out more about the life and Spirituality of St Clare thanks to Franciscan Media:

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Today we celebrate the feast of St Clare of Assisi. We offer our blessings to the Poor Cleares,  Sisters of St Clare and all who follow her path. You can find out more about the life and Spirituality of St Clare thanks to Franciscan Media: 

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Today is the anniversary of the ordination of Padre Pio. He was ordained Priest on the 10th of August 1910 in the Cathedral of Benvento, Italy by Archbishop Paolo Schinosi. #prayhopeanddontworry vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less

Today is the anniversary of the ordination of Padre Pio. He was ordained Priest on the 10th of August 1910 in the Cathedral of Benvento, Italy by Archbishop Paolo Schinosi. #prayhopeanddontworry vocations@capuchins.ieImage attachment

Brother Antony Bibin Kurian helping out at the Vocations Ireland stand at the Youth 2000 Summer Retreat in New bridge College. ... See MoreSee Less

Brother Antony Bibin Kurian helping out at the Vocations Ireland stand at the Youth 2000 Summer Retreat in New bridge College.
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