Celebrating Consecrated Life
The week’s issue of the Irish Catholic Newspaper contains a feature to mark the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on the 3rd of February – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This feature contains an interview with Brother Martin Bennett OFM Cap. (Parish Priest and Provincial Director of Communications for the Irish…
Brother James Connolly OFM Cap. – The Irish Catholic Newspaper
This weekend the Irish Catholic Newspaper featured an insightful and inspiring article on Brother James (Jim) Connolly who has spent most of his life serving as a missionary in Zambia. You can read the article in full here : Jan27, pg34
Statement from the Provincial Minister concerning the closure of Friaries
Statement of our Provincial Minister, Br. Seán Kelly, on the forthcoming closures of St. Anthony’s Friary, Carlow and St. Francis Friary, Rochestown and the withdrawal from residency in St. Francis Parish, Priorswood. Dear brothers and sisters, Every three years the Capuchin friars gather in what we call Chapter. We do this in order to…
Christmas Blessings
On this most holy of days, we wish you and yours every blessing this Christmas. We pray that this will be a time of peace, joy and love for you and that you will experience the closeness of our God who is with us. God bless you
Christmas Mass Schedules 2021
St Michan’s Church, Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7 Christmas Eve – 5pm (Family Mass), 7pm (Vigil Mass) & 9pm (Greek Catholic Community) Christmas Day – 12pm St Stephen’s Day 12pm Capuchin Friary Rochestown, Cork. Christmas Eve 6:00 pm Christmas Day 10:00 am Sunday 26th 10:00 am Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin 7. Christmas Eve: 4pm…
Carols by Candlelight in aid of the St Vincent de Paul Society
This coming Wednesday (15 December 2021) at 7pm, Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7 hosts a evening of ‘Carols by Candlelight’ in support of their local St Vincent de Paul Conference. This is Ireland’s oldest Conference of the SVP. The SVP in Ireland was founded in Halston Street Parish when the first meeting took place in a…
Launch of the Dublin Diocese Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023 takes place in Halston Street Parish, Saturday 20 November at 6pm
Pope Francis has called on Dioceses around the World to launch their preparation programmes from World Youth Day in Lisbon, this weekend on the Solemnity of Christ the Universal King. The event for the Archdiocese of Dublin will take place in St Michan’s Church, Halston Street, Dublin 7 at 6pm and can be viewed on…
New Leadership Team elected in Zambia
Left to Right: Br Eugine Michai 4th Councillor, Br Ackim Munsaka 3rd councillor, Br Gaspard Machai 2nd councillor, Br Seán Kelly President, Br Pachal Ntambwe 1st Councillor & Custody Vicar, Br Augustine Mwape (Custos) Congratulations to our Capuchin Brothers in Zambia who have elected a new leadership team. Custos: Br Augustine Mwape Custody Vicar:…
Brother Sean Kelly OFM Cap attends the Chapter Meeting in Zambia
Our Provincial Brother Sean Kelly is attending the Chapter Meeting in the Capuchin Custody of Zambia. A Chapter Meeting is a gathering of Friars that takes place every three years. At the meeting the Friars elect a new Provincial Leadership Team and make plans for the next three years. Here are some images sent to…
Our prayer to the Sacred Heart for Vocations. The beautiful image of the heart of love was painted by the incredible American artist, Ida Woll. The Heart of Jesus burns with love and, in turn, calls us to live lives of burning love. vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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This Sunday is Franciscan Sunday at Knock Shrine: www.capuchinfranciscans.ie/franciscan-sunday-2025-knock-shrine/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Why not take a few moments to rest in the Word of God with our 'Sunday Reflection' thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn?
www.capuchinfranciscans.ie/reflection/sts-peter-paul/
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We pray for peace in the Middle East and an end to violence. Lord make us instruments of your peace. St Francis, Patron of Peace: Pray for all who suffer because of war. ... See MoreSee Less
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Blessings on the feast of St Anthony of Padua!
Feast of our brother St. Anthony of Padua today!
Known as the "Good Doctor" for his immense wisdom and learning he was an indefatigable preacher and teacher of the Gospel and the first teacher of theology to the Friars from amongst their own number.
Known for the immense number of miracles worked during his life he was granted the title of Thaumaturge or Wonderworker. He also worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor and opposed corruption wherever he found it. His last years were spent living as a hermit (in a treehouse!) and teaching the brothers. He is the patron of the poor, of children and pregnant women and of preachers and teachers, and is invoked to find that which is lost and, above all, of miracles!
He is one of our truly extraordinary brothers and one of my own special spiritual teachers and friends. We entrust ourselves to his prayers this day and always +
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(Photos include wonderful the cross St. Anthony burned into the wall of the Cathedral in Lisbon with his finger when only 12 years old in order to repel a temptation of the devil to leave his studies to become a priest, his shrine in some of our churches, his blessing and his relics preserved in Padua.)
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Glorious St. Anthony, I salute thee as a good servant of Christ, and a special friend of God. You once were favored to hold the Christ Child in your arms as you cherished His Word in your heart.
Today I place all my cares, temptations, and anxieties in your hands. I resolve ever to honor you by imitating your example.
Powerful patron, model of Purity, please win for me, and for all devoted to thee, perfect purity of body, mind, and heart I promise by my example and counsel to help others to the knowledge, love, and service of God. Amen.
The creator of the heavens obeys a carpenter; the God of eternal glory listens to a poor virgin. Has anyone ever witnessed anything comparable to this?" .
"The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that they have no business on earth. They do not labour, but by contemplation alone they already live in heaven." ~ St Anthony of Padua
The relics of St. Anthony of Padua (of Lisbon originally) exposed for veneration. A detail of them that always makes my heart ache is that upon forensic examination of his bones it was found that his foot bones were worn almost away due to the countless miles he walked to preach the Gospel and serve the poor... Miraculously, his tongue and vocal cords have remained incorrupt to this day.
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Great news from Zambia! Six of our brothers will make perpetual profession on the 2nd of August. Please keep them in your prayers. ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap:
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Trinity Sunday 2025 - Capuchin Franciscans | Ireland
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Anthony De Mello was a writer with a great gift of simplifying deep truths. He wrote that theology is the ability to tell stories about God: and prayer is knowing that you are part of the story.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Dr Liam Temple works on Capuchin Franciscan research in the University of Durham. Here is an insightful video on who we Capuchins are. Enjoy. For more information on our way of life email: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely behind the scenes look at our Chapter last week. Thanks to Br Antony Bibin Kurian for putting this together. For more information on our way of life email: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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