Congratulations Rochestown College
Rochestown College, Cork have won Semi Final of the Harty Cup 4-11 to 1-17. our sincere congratulations to all involved. Go RoCo!! You can read about their journey to this historic final HERE
A Meditative beginning to the Weekend…
A meditative moment to begin the weekend… No matter what has happened to us, our past is not meant to be a place to dwell in regret or guilt, but a place where only such Divine Mercy and Love is known that allow it to become a store of wisdom that we draw on to…
Cork friars donate Christmas Crib Collection to Simon
Our Holy Trinity Community in Cork recently donated the proceeds of the Christmas Crib collection to Simon to aid in their relief of homelessness in the city. The picture shows Br. Dermot, the Guardian of Holy Trinty Friary and Br. John, the Sacristan handing over the cheque for €4,800 to Charlie Fellowes of Cork Simon….
Capuchin Guardians and Vicars gather…
This weekend the annual meeting of our Guardians and Vicars (Local Leadership Teams) takes place in Emmaus Retreat Centre Dublin. This gathering allows Friars in Leadership positions to meet with the Provincial and his Council to pray, evaluate and discuss current matters. Please keep them in your prayers
Advent Reflections @ The Capuchin Friary Raheny
Join us in Raheny as we journey through Advent and reflect on the treasures of Franciscan Prayer
Vocations Weekend at the Capuchin Frairy Kilkenny: 5th – 7th of December
We are the Capuchin Franciscan Friars. We serve God, the Church and those in need. This is what it means to live a ‘Gospel life’. It is a life of Brotherhood to each other and to all those we encounter. A life centred on Christ is a life filled with the ‘Joy of the Gospel’….
Capuchin Franciscans: Journey to the future
A very good video from our Capuchin Brothers in the Western American Province of the United States. This Province was founded by the Irish Capuchins over 100 years ago.
Capuchin Friary Kilkenny to host ‘Nightfever’ on 5th of December
Our Friary in Kilkenny will host the Nightfever event on Friday the 5th of December. Nightfever began as an initiative at World Youth Day in Cologne and has a very simple purpose: ask people to come into the church, light a candle and say a prayer. This simple format has seen thousands, all over the…
Details of how St Francis of Assisi Priorswood are celebrating the Feast of St Francis. Jubilee Mass on Sunday at 11.30am celebrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell. ... See MoreSee Less
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We gathered this evening in the beautiful setting of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Merchant's Quay for the second night of three in honour of the 800th anniversary of St Francis death in 1226.
The evening began with a pilgrim walk from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street to Merchant's Quay to bring the image of St Francis and our peace candle. These symbols are a focal point for each celebration. It was a powerful experience to walk silently through the streets of Dublin in the pouring rain. Many people stopped on their way to bless themselves, pause a moment or to take a photo of the fifty strong pilgrim group.
Inside the church at Merchant's Quay, we heard readings from the life of St Francis interspersed with beautiful music and song. The ceremony came to a conclusion with the blessing of Dublin City echoing the way in which St Francis blessed Assisi before he died.
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Thanks to all who joined us in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street for the Mass for the Care of Creation last evening. This was the first night of three nights for St Francis in Dublin City Centre. We were honoured to welcome the Italian Ambassador to Ireland as well as the Italian Minister for Health to Church Street for the celebration. Minister, Professor Orazio Schillaci, spoke of the enduring importance of St Francis in Italian life and culture as well as the deep friendship between Ireland and Italy.
Principal celebrant: Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap (Provincial Minister).
Homilist: Br. Martin Bennett OFM Cap (Provincial Vicar).
Principal concelebrant: Br Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap (Guardian, Church Street Friary).
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You can look back at our 'Mass for the Care of Creation' from St Mary of the Angels, Church Street:
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Join us this evening in St Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7 as we celebrate 'A Mass for the Care of Creation' as part of the three nights for St Francis's feast day in Dublin city. The Mass can be live streamed from 7.30pm on
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The main celebrant is Capuchin Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap. The Mass will be attended by the Italain Ambassador to Ireland and the Italian Minister for Health who will share a greeting from the Italian Government.
Tomorrow evening we gather at 7.30pm in the Church of Adam and Eve, Merchant's Quay Dublin where the OFM Friars host a blessing of the City.
On Saturday, 03 October, we gather for the Transitus of St Francis with the Conventual Franciscan Friars in Fairview. The transitus begins at 7.30pm.
All are welcome to join us as we prepare for the feast of St Francis on the occassion of the 800th anniversary of his death in 1226. ... See MoreSee Less
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Some images from the wonderful Franciscan Family Day in Multyfarnham Franciscan Friary today. This occassion was organised as part of the jubilee celebrations for St Francis 1226 - 2026. The day was filled with prayer, conversation, togetherness and joy. A sincere word of thanks to all involved in organising the day. ... See MoreSee Less
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A quick look back at the last night of the Padre Pio triduum in Church Street. St Mary of the Angels, Church Street is the home of the National Shrine of St Pio and the Padre Pio Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to all who came to the Padre Pio Triduum in Church Street over the last three nights. Our Provincial Minister, Br Richard, was main celebrant for the final night. In his homily, Br Richard reminded us that Padre Pio was a minister of God's mercy, compassion and love. Thanks to all involved in the triduum. St Pio, pray for us. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow we celebrate the feast day of St Pio (Padre Pio) in Dublin, Cork and Donegal. ... See MoreSee Less
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